Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Makita Jobsite Radio will keep all listeners in tune. Don't be fooled by its compact size. This radio will hold its own among the much more expensive competitive units. With speakers located on the side of the unit, the sound quality is awesome-even the bass can is surprisingly intense. Accepts 9.6 - 24-volt, stick, pod, or slide style batteries.

Product Description

More compact design -- weighs just 9.2 pounds; delivers rich stereo sound from two powerful 3.25-inch side-firing drivers; rugged weather resistant design for jobsite conditions; digital backlit quartz display; 10 pre-set FM/AM buttons; dual volume and tuning dial for easy control; protective bumper design for added durability; compatible with slide type and pod- style Makita batteries; runs 2 working days (16 hours) on a single Makita li-ion battery; 3.0AH charge; 16 firm holding contact terminals for constant high power.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 13 x 15 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JO07P0
• Item model number: BMR100
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,524 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound...Clear the Air on Charger Issue, July 13, 2007

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Jeff Shultz "Shultzy" (Wayzata, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

I received this radio as a freebie with the purchase of a Makita LI combo kit. I like the sound quality and sturdiness a lot. I would like to be able to add another source (CD or MP3), but there is no port to do so.

The tuner is great and the side firing speakers have great bass, better than even my Milwaukee. The Makita is sealed very well against dust etc. and seems ready to go a long time in harsh conditions. I can't attest to how well it does when dropped...I haven't had it hit the floor from 8'.

I asked a Makita Rep about the lack of a charger and discovered why Makita and Milwaukee do not include a charger with their radios. Dewalt has a patent (yes patent) on combining a radio with a battery charger. Bosch challenged this in court, lost the case and had to pay a seven figure sum to Black & Decker (parent company of Dewalt). Only Black & Decker can use the combination of a radio and battery charger, unless B&D chooses to let someone else use this design. Of course, they do not intend to let their major competitors use the design unless they pay a huge sum to Black & Decker.

If you want a jobsite or garage radio, this is a good one. The unit will run about 16 hours on a single battery charge. Just be sure to keep a battery charger in your bag if you need to recharge your Makita batteries.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great on-site radio, December 9, 2007

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adrian woodliffe (new zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

i agree with most of the reviews here. the charm of this beauty is that if you have other makita tools with batteries then they will fit this radio. it doesn't charge batteries but why should it? it would be a much bigger unit. by the by - it DOES have an AUX jack (contrary to what other reviewers have said). it is located in the rear compartment where the battery is inserted and is at the top of the compartment. and with the space that that compartment has you could have an MP3 player in there, protected from dust, water etc...

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars know what you're buying, October 5, 2007

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Joseph M. Cone (thibodaux, louisiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

i bought this along with a bunch of other makita 18V lithium ion tools. i knew before buying that it did not charge batteries and that it had no aux inputs. i bought it anyway because i was satisfied with having a good jobsite radio that did just what this one said it did. it works very well and is quite durable with good reception. i have chargers and i use them to charge my batteries. if you just have to have a radio with a charger..then don't buy this one and then complain about it. it's a good jobsite radio, and nothing more.