New white radio is now mp3 compatible for Ipod or mp3 players * More compact design and weighs 9.2 lbs. * Delivers rich stereo sound from two powerful 3.25" side-firing drivers * Rugged weather resistant design for jobsite conditions * Digital backlit quartz display * 10 Pre-Set FM/AM buttons and mp3 compatible * Dual Volume and Tuning Dial or easy control * Protective bumper design for added durability * Compatible with Slide Type and Pod Style Makita Batteries * Runs one full working day (8 hrs.) on a single Makita Li-Ion battery (1.5Ah) charge
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Very disappointed:
This radio severly distorts the music if the volumn is higher than 6 on on the volume. I have a 20 year old York boom box that cost less than $60 that still has better sound. This is the worst Makita product that I have owned.I have been using Makita tools for about 20 years and am still using my first cordless drill. I am considering sending it back to the Corporate Offices but I do not belive that they would care about the lack of quality in their products as they are making these in China now.Apparently... more info
No thanks:
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...
This radio is loud and ROCKIN!:
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... more info
AUX2 won't work with LXT Batteries:
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... more info
