inputs.text: yes charge computerphone charger usb port using provided adapter cable nice versatile little radio - says uses either 3 aasnot provided rechargeable ion battery provided present case use switch radio change power sources yes recharge usb adapter cable provided radio allows radio recharge standard dc5v plug end cable goes usb computer usb phone charger unique feature wanted found aweeki not yet check battery life quality shortwave everything seehems work finethe sound pretty good small radio reception appears better averagethe usb slot radio advertised plays mp3 not wav filesi really like radio put bugout bag taking advantage usb charge shortwave caseif care seehemed shipped netherlands took geti buy gifts