Tractor Radio

[warcloud]

I'm new to the site was wondering if someone would know where i could get a radio for my BX 2360. all of the radio's ive seen are for the big tractors looking for something for the compact size.

 

[hr3]

Have you checked any Marine sites...The radios for boats are much smaller,,,???

 

[Hootie]

I would sure get the weather band included.

 

[savageactor7]

We use 'peltor work tunes 22'...it's hearing protection with a AM/FM radio. I paid 80 at a Husky dealer but have since seen them at amazon for less. I use 'em with all our motorized equipment...with the chain saw they're just adequate but every else is good to excellent. With the pair I have it's easy to work the buttons with a gloved hand. I wouldn't be without 'em after using them for 6 months.

 

[billsh96]

I also use the Peltor Work Tunes ear protectors and find them comfortable to use. I don't use them with the chain saw, but they work great on the Kubota.
Bill

 

[jesseb3@att.net]

Another Peltor Worktunes user here. It's safer to use something that protects your hearing, and has the radio/audio input features than to try to overcome the sound of the tractor by cranking up the music.

I have tinitus from woodworking without hearing protection (happened over a period of only 1-2 years.), so I now try to protect myself. Luckily, I like the sound of crickets, and have grown used to hearing them 24/7/365.

I worry when I see people using equipment with regular headphones or earbuds. I can't imagine how loud you'd have to have the music in order to hear over the engine.

I'm going to upgrade from the AM/FM model Peltor that I have to something with an audio input, digital tuning, and maybe active noise cancelling. I have difficulty keeping some stations dialed in, so I'm hoping that the digital tuner helps.

Never thought about listening to books... not a bad idea!

Jesse

 

[MikeInEburg]

I've been listening to audiobooks while tractoring for more than fifteen years now. Much easier with MP3 and downloadable books from local library ($0.00) as compared to portable cassette tapes.

I second the comment on folks using earbuds - you'd need it to be incredibly loud to overpower external noise. Get the good headset and protect your hearing!
Mike

 

[jimmer2880]

I have Peltors also. They work great. Digital tuning, with mp3 player input. They are always on my head. Even watched the fireworks with them.

Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning

 

[Jeff H]

This one looks interesting. Would like to hear a report from someone that has one.

Waterproof Radio | JHD910 JENSEN Heavy Duty AM/FM/WB Mini Waterproof Radio | Jensen Heavy Duty Direct

JENSEN Accessory | JHD910ROPS KIT Roll Bar Mount | Jensen Heavy Duty Direct

 

[Mustangous]

This one looks interesting. Would like to hear a report from someone that has one.

Waterproof Radio | JHD910 JENSEN Heavy Duty AM/FM/WB Mini Waterproof Radio | Jensen Heavy Duty Direct

JENSEN Accessory | JHD910ROPS KIT Roll Bar Mount | Jensen Heavy Duty Direct

That jensen seems very cool! Maybe good for a bunch of uses for me.. Jet ski, atv, and tractor.

 

[jesseb3@att.net]

Ouch, $235 for the radio, and $90 for the ROPS mount. If this were paired up with a set of protective, noise-cancelling ear muffs, it would be an awesome set up. However, that pair of Peltors that Jimmer pointed out, which have an audio input, has the radio built in for $50.

Warcloud - What's the goal of a fixed mount radio over headphones?

 

[timswi]

I have Peltors also. They work great. Digital tuning, with mp3 player input. They are always on my head. Even watched the fireworks with them.

Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning

Got the Peltor WorkTunes for fathers day...So far I like them, although the FM reception is a little spotty on my favorite station. Drowns out the diesel really well. Takes some getting used to. I've never used any earphones before, feels a little dislocated at times.

 

[Ken_CT]

I like to wear hearing protection when mowing, weed whacking, or using any equipment that makes a lot of loud noise. I particularly like using headphones that use electronic noise canceling, it makes a really big difference. I made a modification to my noise canceling headphones that I am very happy with, and it was really easy. I simply put a piece of Velcro on the side of the headphones and another piece on the back of an iPod shuffle. Use a short mini plug cord and you have a pretty neat hearing protection/music system. The shuffle holds many hours of music or podcasts and you load it up using Apple iTunes on your PC or Mac, and you can make as many playlists as you like. It has a shuffle feature so the tunes don't have to be played in order. The cord never gets in the way, you have complete freedom of movement, and you never accidentally hit any of the controls.

 

[jimmer2880]

Pretty neat mod Ken.

My Peltors have decent FM reception. Not as good as my truck and car, but better than I thought it would. However, AM reception is rather weak.

 

[warcloud]

After hearing all the feed back i have decided to go with a head set. thanks guy for all the input.