PRDATR said: "How do you like that call?" Well I have four calls, two FP's, one ICOtec and one WT. Without a doubt, in my mind, the WT has the best sounds but is too dang heavy for this old man to carry around. The CS-24-C is loud and clear and I use it almost always, the other two are back-ups. But to answer your question, I like it - a lot. As to battery life - I don't know, never paid much attention to it, I charge them the day before I go calling and always carry enough extra batteries in case needed. I use EBL 2800 rechargeables from Amazon.