dedmiston wrote:
Hey Mike - Instead of using the USB ports for power, can you get a 12v cig lighter adapter for the CD player so you won't need the batteries?
I tried that many many yrs ago (1990s), no dice for me..
Mike could most certainly give it a shot, may or may not work but if he has the 12V cig adapter it is worth a shot at no cost.
Dry cells in super cold weather tend to fail quickly and rechargeables are a real drag to remember to recharge often or keep charged spares in the vehicle..
That is why I used the groundloop isolation transformers so I could use the cig lighter plug on a portable CD player..
The isolators are not a hassle, plug in and go, just a small expense upfront and if you are lucky might even find them in Walmart yet.. Otherwise Amazon has plenty to choose from..