Buy it if you’re looking for a TSTAK compatible music source that provides quality sound. Pass if you’re looking for a solution that carries high sound quality to volume levels beyond what it takes to fill a large room. DeWalt DWST17510 Key Features Power It, Charge It

The radio charger is IP54 Rated for water and dust resistance. All of the compartments have rubber seals and clip securely closed. Radio Reception Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago.This device may give you a bit of trouble when it comes to mp3 formats and speeds. Recommendations suggest that the mp3 should be around 128kbps. Anything above may read as an error. Also if you are using a USB function, the SD card in use needs to take the FAT32 format. Weather protection– If your intention is to work outdoors, you need to look for a radio that can be able to withstand the weather conditions. Most manufacturers provide information on the level of weather resistance. Waterproofing is especially important as moisture tends to ruin electrical equipment if exposed for long periods. We originally looked at a few models around the same price range from various manufacturers but this model really did stand out from the rest. A crucial feature of this speaker is the integrated USB port that allows you to charge your phone whilst working and enjoying good music. There’s actually a storage compartment where your phone should charge from. The speaker has a two-way system with an impressive output of 10.0W. It runs on 10.8V to 18V CXT or LXT batteries only. The runtime with Makita’s BL1850 batteries is a cool 65 hours on AUX-IN function, whilst Bluetooth plus USB charging simultaneously will go for 11 continuous hours.

Utilises 10.8V, 18V XR and 14.4V Li-Ion batteries which enables you to use your current DeWalt batteries for other tools. (not included). We found the radio reception excellent, except when in my basement shop. One thing I did not like is that you cant use the pre-set numbers to punch in your radio station. You either have to use the manual dial knob or auto-scan. Dewalt Tough System Radio and Charger DWST08810 Features The Bosch professional radio has another plus in its corner; it can easily be transported in the L-boxx. It only takes up half of the box and the other half of the box can be used in storing another power tool of equal size. So whenever you need to be on the move, you just shove it in your toolbox and go. Long runtime when using Makita’s BL1850 battery: AUX-IN – 65 hours, Bluetooth + USB charging – 11 hours.The sound quality of this radio is amazing, absolutely amazing! It has crisp, clear sound both through the radio, or through Bluetooth.

This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. In the unlikely event of a fault the item returned is subject to fair wear & tear and must not have been used beyond the scope of it's design. Please note that cordless products will normally have a shorter warranty of just 1 Year for the battery and or charger supplied. Volume is a little two-sided for the DeWalt DWST17510 TSTAK radio. On one hand, it gets very loud—uncomfortably loud to listen to at its highest volume in our 800 square foot office. In fact, the subwoofer and bass resonator hit with enough power to bounce the radio across hard surfaces. Powdered byLi-Ion batteries (7.2V-18V) – not included but you can use the compatible batteries from your other Makita tools. Another notable feature is its versatility when it comes to listening options. In conjunction with the FM/DAB/AM features, you can change up your music using the Bluetooth/USB/Auxiliary functions. This feature makes this product especially attractive. If working in shifts, it allows each member to play some of their music without feeling left out. Even when working in locations with inferior radio signals you will be able to provide some musical company.

Dewalt ToughSystem Radio and Charger DWST08810 Review

The TOUGHSYTEM audio and charger system from DeWalt is an impressive addition to the DeWalt cordless range featuring Bluetooth, DAB and DeWalt XR slide battery / USB charging functionality.