Rolling with some Tunes

[1Simplemann]

What do you guys do for tunes? Looking for some options. I don't want to replace batteries all the time or be constantly charging them. I don't own an I pod plus I don't think we're allowed ear buds. One guy had an I pod station. I'm concerned that dust or the constant vibration of the gravel roads would ruin anything i try. I just want some thing dependable out in the country. I lose reception out there sometimes. We had a couple guys that had Satellite radio. I'm not sure how to hook it up anyway. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[Wally]

You hot wire a radio into the battery. Things are great until a fire starts, then you got some
splaining' to do.

 

[burrheadd]

You hot wire a radio into the battery. Things are great until a fire starts, then you got some
splaining' to do.

Red to red. Black to black

What could go wrong

 

[Wally]

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Red to red. Black to black

What could go wrong

Hit a nice bump and things start a smokin'! Lol happened to me...

 

[cosmo1]

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Red to red. Black to black

What could go wrong

Every tackle box/tool box radio I built over my time at Parcel, had a 1-amp or less inline fuse on the power side. If I happened to reverse polarity, it would instantly blow the fuse.


People gotta be smarter.

 

[MyTripisCut]

Plenty of jobsite radios at Home Depot or Lowes. Mine is plenty loud enough and the charge will last two full days.

 

[Wally]

Plenty of jobsite radios at Home Depot or Lowes. Mine is plenty loud enough and the charge will last two full days.

How much is a battery, and how long do they last?

 

[MyTripisCut]

How much is a battery, and how long do they last?

The radio is 25 bucks. The batteries are expensive,90 bucks?, but if you buy a drill or some other tool you might need it comes with one. The you have the added bonus if the wife wants you to fix something, you can't because your battery is dead from listening to radio all day!
I've had mine for three years now.

 

[MyTripisCut]

I have an older model but this is it. New ones have Bluetooth to stream your phone if you want.

 

[silenze]

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I have an older model but this is it. New ones have Bluetooth to stream your phone if you want.

I have that one and the battery only lasts 4 hours or less

 

[WorknLateHuh]

I accidentally ran over my radio on route... it wasn't a good time.

whatever u get, secure it with like 30 bungees

 

[WorknLateHuh]

I accidentally ran over my radio on route... it wasn't a good time.

Thinking about it, I could have reported an accident, and then UPS would buy me a new one. lol

 

[HEFFERNAN]

I have that one and the battery only lasts 4 hours or less

The Ryobi ONE+ batteries can hold a charge for 8 hours.
I use Ryobi tools at home so I have 3 batteries at any time getting charged.
For the price and rechargeability, The Ryobi radio is the best choice.

 

[MC0493]

Here is what i got, radio itself isn't too expensive but buying a batter/charger will get you. It's small enough to not be a pain to carry around but plenty loud enough and the battery has no problem lasting all day.

Ok well the link wont post.. It's a Bosch PB180

 

[Wally]

Here is what i got, radio itself isn't too expensive but buying a batter/charger will get you. It's small enough to not be a pain to carry around but plenty loud enough and the battery has no problem lasting all day.

Ok well the link wont post.. It's a Bosch PB180

How's AM work in the truck on those?

 

[Wally]

The Ryobi ONE+ batteries can hold a charge for 8 hours.
I use Ryobi tools at home so I have 3 batteries at any time getting charged.
For the price and rechargeability, The Ryobi radio is the best choice.

Ever use AM band on that?

 

[3 done 3 to go]

The Ryobi ONE+ batteries can hold a charge for 8 hours.
I use Ryobi tools at home so I have 3 batteries at any time getting charged.
For the price and rechargeability, The Ryobi radio is the best choice.

A couple guys have these. It has raised my interest. One for me

 

[HEFFERNAN]

Ever use AM band on that?

NO
For some reason, even the strongest AM radio signals is tough to catch
If your facing one way, it comes in. Drive down the street a bit, signal distorted.
Too much of a pain in the A

 

[Oh Shoot]

I use a Bluetooth speaker and i have unlimited data on my phone. I listen to pandora all day

 

[Orion inc.]

The Ryobi ONE+ batteries can hold a charge for 8 hours.
I use Ryobi tools at home so I have 3 batteries at any time getting charged.
For the price and rechargeability, The Ryobi radio is the best choice.

im a fan of the Milwaukee radio and batteries. I have most of their tools.

Good quality too.