TRX Battery Life

dgerst · Apr 23, 2018

What kind of battery life are you getting out of your TRX? It's advertised as having 20 hours. I'm definitely not getting that out of AA's. Do 9 volts do better? I haven't tried them yet. I love the pinpointer but man mine sure eats batteries.

LandOLincoln · Apr 23, 2018

I havnt kept track of how many hours, but i know if you leave it on vibrate and beep it will drain the batteries faster. You can refer to youtube, or the manual on how to change settings.

cruiserkev · Apr 23, 2018

9 volts last much longer than AA's in the TRX. I run mine in vibration mode only and haven't replaced the battery since November. Probably 20 hunts in that time.. :grin:

Now that I've said this, my battery will be dead next hunt. :shrug:

GLASSHOPPER1955 · Apr 23, 2018

I also use a 9 volt and I'm still using the battery I put in last July. I use it then immediately hit the off button using the beep only, no vibration.

roadapple · Apr 23, 2018

Batteries

9 Volt is the way to go !

halfstep · Apr 25, 2018

Even though the 9 volt last longer, the trx still doesn't get great gas mileage. I bought my trx in late January and am on my 3rd battery. I replace it when the trx starts shutting off from a low battery. A battery last about a month with hard use. I am okay with that since the trx is a strong pin pointer with great depth.

dgerst · Apr 25, 2018

I haven't actually kept track but I'm guessing I'm getting no more than a few hours out of a set of AA's. I will try 9 volts and switching off the vibrate to see how much difference that makes. I suppose if I'm that worried about it I can run recharegeables. But you're right. Aside from the battery life it is an excellent pinpointer.

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