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Steve_S
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 03:20pm
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Good Day Everyone.
I have been searching for a respectable Radio/Stereo for a couple of years now, there is not much out there left that is not Bluetooth / Web Enabled blah blah. I have spent well over $500 in 3 years and all I got was low level junk... They either died within a couple of months or could not pickup stations (at all) or the switches failed (junk)...
I finally bit the bullet after great pondering and bought a DeWalt Jobsite Radio DCR028B.
This takes the std 12/20/flex batteries but no charger (the model with that is an extra $50) and 120V plugin.
I have to say I am IMPRESSED !
* Build Quality as expected is very good & quite tough (as it should be).
* Functions and ease of use is great.
* The sound Quality is Really Quite GOOD ! and Holy Macaroni it can pump out the tune LOUD too !
Now I bought the DeWalt as I am loaded with DeWalt 20V Tools and figured it only made good sense. I would imagine that the other "Tool Branded" Radios from Ryobi, Milwakee etc are likely fairly decent as well, so if Anyone has those please chime in.
Hope it helps anyone looking for decent Tunage.
Steve
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Nate R
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 03:58pm
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Nice!
I use this: https://ccrane.com/products/ccradio-2e-enhanced-am-fm-noaa-weather-2-meter-ham-band-p ortable-radio.html
I've had that for probably 10 years now...not as tough as the jobsite radios, but good sound quality, auxillary input via cables, good reception, runs on 4 D batteries (i use a rechargeable set), and can pick up weather, too.
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 05:26pm
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Also bought the Dewalt DCR028. Haven't had a ton of time with it, but I am pretty happy with it so far! Wish it had a good place to store the cord onboard as the point is to take it with me often. They could have cut down on the bulk of it a bit with a smaller exo-skeleton, but overall I'm happy.
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 05:36pm
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What's the Dewalt like as far as picking up a faint signal? That's been my issue. We are at the very edge of being able to pick up signals from radio stations we like to listen to. Some days we can, some days we can't.
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DaveBell
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 09:10pm
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Rick, what is between you and the transmission site? Any mountains, trees, power transformers? A friend of mine has his antenna on a 50' tall metal tower. Get a 7 min or 15 min topo map from USGS and locate radio sources and your cabin. Don't guess, start engineering.
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paulz
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# Posted: 14 Apr 2022 09:58pm - Edited by: paulz
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Fmfool.com has a signal locator as well. Tvfool has one for OTA TV
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Brettny
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2022 08:51am
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I have one of these tecsun radios. Dialing in a channel is prety easy but how it workes in your location idk. They do offer a remote extended antenna. Granted your not going to be jamming out with this little single speaker radio.
https://www.amazon.com/Tecsun-Radio-PL-380-Stereo-Receiver/dp/B0035X1EC2/ref=sr_1_1_s spa?crid=12XRVNP3VFCMH&keywords=tecsun&qid=1650026797&sprefix=tecsun%2Caps%2C302&sr=8 -1-spons&psc=1&smid=A30XUXYCRBQBHW&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNEo3V0JUVEpIN0JIJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDAyMTE3MzI4Q1dDRDNQMUpINiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjk1MzQ5MzY0UE9KRU NNU0s4NiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU =
On the complete other end of the portable radio spectrum I have a JBL flip4 that's got bluetooth, its water proof and can connect to other JBL radios and sounds amazing. I have had ti connected to 2 other JBL flip 4 speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B078WZ2NB6/r ef=sr_1_3?crid=1Y9X30NXWS70I&keywords=Jbl+flip4&qid=1650027031&sprefix=jbl+clip4%2Cap s%2C431&sr=8-3
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2022 09:16am
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My two best radios are am/fm largish portables from the 1970s; one a Panasonic, other a GE.
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paulz
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2022 02:32pm - Edited by: paulz
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I had the Ccrane mentioned above. Fell off a shelf in the shop, history. Worked OK put still lots of static.
The two FM stations I was getting are now streaming. I have an old 3G cell phone, no cell service but it still connects to the Wifi, has a browser and plays those stations. No in and out, no static..
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 16 Apr 2022 04:59pm
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For fringe reception, an outdoor antenna up high does great. If your radio doesn’t have an antenna Jack, just place the antenna lead close to it, or even wrap it around it. Google “long wire antenna†for designs and safety tips. I disconnect my antenna when not in use.
SE Ohio
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 11 Mar 2024 08:09am
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I just bought a nice Dewalt AM FM radio, runs on shore power or a dewalt battery. Has 6 memories for AM and 6 for FM. I'll see how well it works at the cabin.
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TyreseJohn
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2024 08:40pm
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I used to rely on jobsite radios too, and they definitely do the job when you need music or basic features. But there was a time when I needed something more durable for communication, especially during work.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2024 01:20am
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Quoting: Steve_S I finally bit the bullet after great pondering and bought a DeWalt Jobsite Radio DCR028B.
I also own that exact radio, love it.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2024 05:16pm
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Think Im gonna try throwing a wire over the metal roof and 'gator clipping one end to the radio antenna.
Whadayathink?
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ICC
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# Posted: 27 Sep 2024 01:18am - Edited by: ICC
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Quoting: gcrank1 Whadayathink
Hmmm. I am not an antenna expert.
BUT on the ranch we had better two-way radio performance when the asphalt shingle roof was re-done in metal. The metal roofing acted as a better ground plane. That was using UHF and VHF frequencies. This was transmit-and-receive use.
At the same time, the long wire antenna I had in decades-long use for listening (only) to distant radio stations had to be relocated when the metal roof was installed.
If toyota_mdt_tech sees this perhaps he will respond, as he is an amateur radio enthusiast.
A wire up a tree might be better.
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Tim_Ohio
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# Posted: 27 Sep 2024 12:31pm
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Old automobile stereos with a couple of speakers and an antenna might serve you well. Run it off of a 12v battery or power supply. They pick up signals pretty well and can be purchased cheap from a junk yard. I dunno, just an idea.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 27 Sep 2024 12:56pm
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That reminds me, I may have an old mag-mount cb radio antenna I scrounged somewhere; should stick on my metal roof. Wonder what Id have to do to wire it up to my portable radio antenna?
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