Makita BMR100W 18V FM/AM Job Site Radio

List Price: $178.00 Discount Price: $94.49

Features:

• Tough,durable,water resistant construction
• Includes AC adaptor and compatible with Makita slide type and pod style batteries

Accessories:
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Customer Reviews:

Nice for the price [Posted on 2008-04-10]
When I was shopping for a jobsite radio, I looked at Milwaukee, Dewalt and Bosch. All three were OK but kind of pricey and heavy. Then I found the Makita and knew it was the radio for me. Now I do have one concern as do a lot of the other reviewers...the AC adapter is pretty lightweight and I fear the wire will not last over the long haul. That to be determined later. Additionally, not having the option to run on regular batteries (D-cell or other) is kind of inconvenient for those of us who don't own Makita cordless tools.

Now to the good stuff. First of all, the AUX options for my Ipod are awesome. I really like the AUX2 in the protected covered area at the rear of the unit. My Ipod stays clean and dry and protected from all the abuse the jobsite can provide. The sound quality is excellent with good bass response as well as good station reception with the short flexible antenna. The rubber antenna is a GREAT idea for a rugged radio---I've broken off many telescopic metal antennas over the years. The case is very heavy duty and solid but the radio is small and lightweight enough to not be a burden to tote along. So all in all the BMR100W gets high praise from me and I would highly recommend you consider this for your jobsite needs!

Great Job Site Radio [Posted on 2008-04-28]
This radio works great. Very rugged and durable ac adapter will fit into empty battery compartment. Aux imputs are great.

AUX2 won't work with LXT Batteries [Posted on 2008-05-03]
Just got our radio the other day. As everyone says, the sound is pretty good for a simple jobsite radio. I'd like to adjust the tone, as it is a little too biased toward bass for me, but not too bad. Probably OK out in the open air rather than in the garage or house.

Note that you cannot use the internal AUX2 input with al LXT (or probably any other slide type) battery. The input is right behind the battery. You can't put the aux plug in first, nor the battery and then the plug. I even bought a 90 degree adaptor, but it still doesn't work. You must use the front external AUX1 input, which is not much protection for your MP3 player.

I'd give it 5 stars otherwise, but this lack of foresight drops it at least one star.

This radio is loud and ROCKIN! [Posted on 2008-07-25]
i bought one of these radios specifically because it could run off of my lithium ion makita batteries. once i plugged my mp3 player into it, i was convinced. Then it accidentally fell off of a roof not once but twice. not that i'm saying this radio was built to be thrown off of 30 ft buildings but you get the point. The sound is better than my own car stereo!!! i love this radio. it's loud and the speakers mounted on the side spread the sound everywhere instead of just forward. The clock is very handy because it always displays the time even when you don't have a battery in. That power is supplied by two AA batteries that came with my radio. Well worth every cent!

No thanks [Posted on 2008-07-28]
My partner spent the money for this *radio* I might give it a thought if it can charge my batteries other wise I'll stick to playing music from my truck...

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