[mikewest]

I know I have heard that a battery drain has a lot to do with the radio, and some say the PRL. (lets not argue about that PRL though) I am not sure which one if either is the problem.

I have also seen that your physical location has a lot to do with radio performance (and PRL if its correct about that). My employment sends me to various areas of southern california, normally in the same place two days in a row. I have noticed that while in Bakersfield, my battery does drain faster.

I know others might dispute this, but it also seems that when I am inside the bottom floor of a Motel 6, my battery life is horrible (even when plugged in) and my internet speed is slow. Keeping this in mind, you may also realize that natural boundrys or physical structures could interfere with your radio reception. If this is the case, it could effect you battery life by causing strain on your radio/prl (whichever is correct.)

I believe the in the case of Motel 6, it could be the excessive wiring that exists in the motel for cable/electric/etc, or possible the construction materials used in the building.