Best Radio for a Work Site or Shop
A radio is an essential part of a lot of workspaces. This is true of home garages, small shops and construction sites. It used to be that you just brought something cheap and portable along and then expected it to have a limited lifespan from being exposed to the harsh environment of the work site.
These radios change all that. They have been designed from the beginning to be used in places where the conditions for electronics are not ideal. They come built into rugged cases and wrapped in rollbars. They can be powered from multiple sources. Some will charge batteries while plugged in. They will also accept input from CD players, iPods, and play MP3s. Which one has the features you want the most will be up to you. And may depend on the brand of tools you already own.
Why it's best:
This is a radio not sold under a power tool brand name and it is easily the best pick for one simple reason. It will run off of regular D cells, and it will run off the power outlet in your car or boat, or will run off the wall. No special batteries required!
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Why it's a best pick:
This is the first model of a utility radio from Sangen and they still market it. You give up the electronic display and the clock radio features of the U3, but you get one feature that could be really handy. This radio has a jack to accept a microphone. So it could be just...
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Why it's a best pick:
If you already have DeWalt power tools this is the obvious choice. Even if you don’t you could still enjoy this because it will charge a variety of DeWalt batteries while plugged in and running. Or it will run off of a DWalt battery when not plugged in. It has a we...
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$131.40 - $180.99
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Toolup.com $131.40
Plumbersurplus.com $139.00
Why it's a best pick:
This radio runs off of Milwaukee 18-28 volt batteries either NiCad or Li-Ion, or plugged in. Has pass through on cord. Radio with presets, clock, and NOAA Weather Alert. It has 12 volt port for cellphone charging. It does NOT charge the Milwaukee batteries that it runs ...
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$89.95 - $99.99
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Tyler Tool Company $89.95
Toolup.com $90.00
Why it's a best pick:
This is the revised or new model of the Bosch Power Box System. This is important because there were many owner complaints about the radio on the first units. Judging from the owner feedback, Bosch has addressed them. But you should check the return policy before you buy...
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$170.10 - $223.58
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Toolup.com $170.10
Tyler Tool Company $174.95