Makita BMR100W 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio

by Makita

Product Description

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Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio delivers rich stereo sound to wherever the job takes you. The BMR100W is compact, durable, and MP3-compatible, and can be powered by a Makita 18V LXT or 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Battery (sold separately). It is built to accompany the rest of the Makita LXT Series tools to the job site.

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BMR100W Features PERFORMANCE - Full, rich stereo sound; 16 hrs. from an 18V LXT battery and 8 hrs. from an 18V Compact battery CONTROL - Backlit LCD display, dual volume/tuner dial and 5 FM/AM presets DURABILITY - Tough, water-resistant housing CONVENIENCE - Portable (only 9.2 lbs.) and compatible with slide type and pod style Makita batteries Battery and charger not included

Tool Specifications Voltage 9.6 - 24VDC Digital tuner FM/AM Backlit LCD display & clock Yes Memory preset 5 FM / 5 AM Power Source AC or Makita slide-style & pod-style batteries Dimensions (LxWxH) 10-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 12" Net weight 9.2 lbs.

Rugged and Versatile Design
The BMR100W features a digital backlit quartz display with 10 station presets, clock, two 3.25-inch speaker stereo system, and power on/off and off-timer button. It includes an AC adaptor and will run for 16 hours on one Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery or eight hours on one Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Battery (batteries sold separately). The BMR100W has a compact design and weighs just 9.2 pounds. It has a protective bumper design, weather-resistant components, and a retractable top-bar handle with rubber grip making it ideal for rugged outdoor or indoor work. The BMR100W is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-Year Warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita BMR100W 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio, AC Adapter and Antenna.

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Product Description

Tune into the latest music revolution with this Makita jobsite radio now compatible with iPod and other MP3 players. You get rich stereo sound from two powerful 3 1/4in. side-firing speakers. Designed with rugged reliability for any jobsite, including weather-resistant construction, this feature-filled AM/FM radio delivers the performance you expect from Makita. Battery not included.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000V2H7B2
• Item model number: BMR100W
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,946 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #33 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Cordless Tool Accessories

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good compact job/shop radio, so so mp3 player, December 10, 2007

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HDH "vtpirad" (VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita BMR100W 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wanted a shop radio that played mp3 and wasn't a 25 pound suitcase that used up half a workbench. The radio sounds fine even in a big open 1200'sf shop although the speakers are only 3". The compact design fits right on a shelf and it appears to be fairly dust resistant. It uses both types of Makita rechargeable batteries which is handy if you have a lot of the old NIMH pods. It has alarm and clock functions and two inputs for AUX components but the downside was the sound from an ipod. It just is not very loud even at full volume on both units. I tried both a hd based and a nano flash ipod. Sound was just ok but disappointing if you want loud music. Perhaps some newer generation mp3 players would sound better but I have encountered this problem before patching in an ipod to another unit. There are no tone controls so what you hear is what you get. Overall this is a nice rugged compact job/shop radio but just a so so mp3 device.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound, good price, heavy duty, March 27, 2008

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R. Shaw (Hanford, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita BMR100W 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

This radio is everything I expected it to be. Rugged, small footprint, stylish, has great sound (amazing base response considering the size) digital presets for AM and FM radio, water/dust tight compartment for tool battery and or Ipod/mp3 player or to store included 12v power adapter. I use an Ipod shuffle connected to the auxiliary in #2 jack located inside the sealed compartement. It works flawlessly. The radio locks on well to FM stations and not bad for AM stations (I like to listen to talk radio as well). The presets are great and easy to access. The dual function tuner dial is very smooth. Push it in and it changes volume, press again and it changes tuning. Also has channel search function, auto off function for those who like to fall asleep with radio on, wake up tone alarm and clock radio function. Also has 2 AA battery backup inside water proof compartment to save presets and displays the time on the lcd screen. The lcd screen lights up when any button is pressed then shuts off after a short delay to save power. All in all a great radio. So what it doesn't charge batteries. I use cordless tools all the time and generally don't use the stock charger anyway. I buy the fast chargers so don't need another with the radio. It would have been nice to include the transformer inside the unit so a regular 120v a/c cord plug could be used when not using a Makita battery. Oh by the way, I don't own any Makita tools anymore so I just use the power adapter. No problem. I've used the Bosch, Milwaukee, and seen the new Ridgid jobsite radio's. They are all large, bulky, heavy,loaded with unesessary features and parts break off of them. I am enjoying this radio very much and highly recommend it.

43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars AC adapter for heavy duty radio?, December 27, 2007

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Stephen P. Barnes "MN tool pro" (Chaska, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita BMR100W 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great sounding radio that's durable. The "shell" around it is very well made and it feels indestructible. The sound quality is great, although sorta directional, and the tuner works better than the Dewalt. The dials have a solid feel to them. I bought the white one with the auxillery plug for my Ipod and it works well. The drawbacks are the same for everyone: It doesn't charge a battery and it has a seperate AC adapter that could easily get lost or damaged. All in all I like it and would recommend it to someone who has Makita Li-ion cordless tools.