Job site radio

[coolreinfarm]

I bought the radio in the Amazon link above 5 years ago for my wife for use in the barn, it hangs from baler twine on the handle and has been flawless. I take it out every couple of years and blow off the dirt and hay off, has good sound.

 

[JK22]

I would find a marine unit and use a DC converter.

God catch. I agree. (Although finding a marine DC converter might be hard).

 

[lennyzx11]

I'm pretty happy with my Milwaukee 18v charger/radio.
One of the features is that it's Bluetooth. I never thought I would use that but find myself connecting to it with my phone and listening to podcasts and audiobooks while I continue working on something in the shop.

 

[RNeumann]

This is for SWMBO. Wants something simple. Just wants to listen to FM radio and maybe a -gasp- CD while she is cleaning stalls. So simple is better. She bought a cheap radio/cd player, but it is not really meant for out door use so we will see how long that lasts. If I could get her to just go with FM radio we could get something for like $10 that would would. Don't need bose quality that is for sure.

If it’s outdoor, marine rated and DC voltage (based on the posts so far) why not get a “car stereo” style unit and put it in either a custom box or a pre made box? You can put the speakers anywhere in the barn with this approach.

I just doubled the number of people who gave you a project! Lol

 

[Redlands Okie]

Need to be careful ordering one of those marine units. You could find a handsome soldier type waiting for her in the barn.........

P.S. advise you to leave out the AC / DC issue on that unit

 

[mobilus]

I've used a $120
ION Audio Tailgater (iPA77) | Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker with Mic, AM/FM Radio, and USB Charge Port for years. Cold hasn't affected the battery.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have an older and very abused Makita 18V radio that also has a cord that you can plug into an outlet. Battery lasts about ten hours. Reception is good, and the sound is very impressive. I saw a newer model out the other day in Home Depot that has me tempted to upgrade!!

 

[Redneck in training]

I have Bosch bought several years ago. Not recommended unless they fixed the battery charging feature. It supposed to charge battery but when it does it makes loud "clicking" sound in the speakers every few seconds. You have to remove the battery when the cord is plugged in. It has OK sound and has a remote control.

 

[dodge man]

Not really a good outdoor radio, but I have had a Bose Wave radio in my shop for several years. It keeps dry in my shop but it is dusty. I'm not really a stereo snob, but I do like good audio.