Hi: Last week I posted a question about batter memory. Rather than repeat it entirely, here's the question. I have a Victor Reader Stream with a recharging cord and, I presume, AC supply. They state there are about 400 charges before discharge durations begin to decline. Since the unit seems to want to start charging as soon as I plug it into an outlet and therefore use 1 of my 400 plus or minus charges, is it better just to always us it from battery? Article in QST several years back said that a charge is a charge whether full or 1 hour and it reduces the total number of charges available. What do you folks think? 73 Bob Martin EchoLink Node - 55127 Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.