I have a bearcat BC 60XLT-1 the batteries last and you also can put in recharge batts to recarge them when needed. I have used the same batteries for two years back east. I am trying to put a car together for Ventura and hope to be able to use it there rather than buying a raceciever. I have had both and like the bearcat better. I acually sold my raceciever a few years ago to someone else. All that is needed is the freuq.