I've had the blue Toughbox for about a year and a half. I wanted a tougher radio when working around the house, wanted to use rechargeable batteries, and like Sangean so went with it. I'll say that, while it can get somewhat loud, the sound is just okay and isn't the clearest. It could really benefit from a tone adjustment. FM reception is just okay. I wish Sangean sold antennas of different length for better reception.
I bought one. I sent it back the same day it arrived because it would not pick up many of the stations in my area (New Orleans). If you get one, don't bother to call the Sangrean Customer Service line. They're of little or no help. What a shame. They're the only radios I can find with push button tuning like a car radio.
I wondering on the length of the ferrite bar, I don't want to take apart the radio this time so I'm going to estimate the length to be close to the length of the radio compartment..about 3-4" depending on orientation.
I can tell your in the northern suburbs of Chicago. You get will rock 95.1 and power 92 is kinda fuzzy from Hammond. I also heard Milwaukee FM stations which is probably about 50 miles away from you. This radio does very well with the provided antenna but I wish FM stations were allowed 1000kw. Also I tried putting on a longer antenna because FM works best with a 33" antenna. AM reception is good with the provided antenna, FM can do better with a screw in 33" vehicle antenna to optimize reception. Also, I'm wondering if you connect a 6V 20Ah battery to the radio will it still output only 2 watts?
I may have to put some of those on my Amazon wish list and maybe someone will be generous enough to donate one to the channel for a comparison review. This little lunchbox will wake your neighbors.
Ugh! Sangean has taken sublime to ridiculous with that one. To each their own, I suppose. If it appeals to you, look at some of the Black & Decker and/or DeWalt worksite radios. They'll be right up your alley.
Well played, todderbert. The ugly goes up to 11 on that one. Yikes. For the record, I'm not averse to big radios. One of my favourites is my Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium. It's massive although it backs it up by being one of the best radios I own. These 'work' radios though, they seem to have crossed over from tough looking to garish (IMO, of course.)
Green one charges batteries ..this 1 should do the same. (all of them should charge batteries..stingy manufacturers) You have to send money while its in guarantee thats No good!
I've had the blue Toughbox for about a year and a half. I wanted a tougher radio when working around the house, wanted to use rechargeable batteries, and like Sangean so went with it. I'll say that, while it can get somewhat loud, the sound is just okay and isn't the clearest. It could really benefit from a tone adjustment. FM reception is just okay. I wish Sangean sold antennas of different length for better reception.
It has an sma connection so theoretically you could put a diamond or comet on it.
I bought one. I sent it back the same day it arrived because it would not pick up many of the stations in my area (New Orleans). If you get one, don't bother to call the Sangrean Customer Service line. They're of little or no help. What a shame. They're the only radios I can find with push button tuning like a car radio.
I just clicked the link in your description and ordered one from Amazon for $60.65, thanks man, I hope you get credit for that!
Thank you Vince! I should get credit, will let you know. They tell me what sells, but only after it ships.
That would be perfect for my living if it had wider band audio on the AM.
Yeah, this radio was made to jam outdoors.
Build quality and sound reception is nearly as good as your review, this sums up your reviews eloquently Sir 👍 Tam.
Thank you! it was a fun video to make. The radio is a real winner at that $50 price range.
I have one and I wished it had two speakers one is great
What thread size is the antenna?
could use a better/longer antenna? any possibilities?
"I didn't expect this radio to be so big" Well it is a job site radio.... men driving big tough trucks need big tough radios
The AM reception seemed quite good this may have one of the Sangean large ferrite antennas inside.
I wondering on the length of the ferrite bar, I don't want to take apart the radio this time so I'm going to estimate the length to be close to the length of the radio compartment..about 3-4" depending on orientation.
todderbert
Well it seemed to get great AM reception during your video. Enjoyed your video keep up the good work.
I can tell your in the northern suburbs of Chicago. You get will rock 95.1 and power 92 is kinda fuzzy from Hammond. I also heard Milwaukee FM stations which is probably about 50 miles away from you. This radio does very well with the provided antenna but I wish FM stations were allowed 1000kw. Also I tried putting on a longer antenna because FM works best with a 33" antenna. AM reception is good with the provided antenna, FM can do better with a screw in 33" vehicle antenna to optimize reception. Also, I'm wondering if you connect a 6V 20Ah battery to the radio will it still output only 2 watts?
Seems like you would open the battery doors when you are reviewing radios
Sometimes I do. It has been a recent feature to my reviews. People want to see how the batteries are arranged.
Wow that big yellow boy can DX!
I was shocked by it...must have a built in NIA...:) The AM was way beyond my expectation of a shop radio.
How would you compare this to other worksite radios such as Craftsman or Milwaukee? If I wasn't in an apartment complex, I'd choose the loudest one!
I may have to put some of those on my Amazon wish list and maybe someone will be generous enough to donate one to the channel for a comparison review. This little lunchbox will wake your neighbors.
Great review, five stars.👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks man Nice radio
Ugh! Sangean has taken sublime to ridiculous with that one. To each their own, I suppose. If it appeals to you, look at some of the Black & Decker and/or DeWalt worksite radios. They'll be right up your alley.
You have not seen their "FatBox" :) amzn.to/2H3vXSa
Well played, todderbert. The ugly goes up to 11 on that one. Yikes.
For the record, I'm not averse to big radios. One of my favourites is my Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium. It's massive although it backs it up by being one of the best radios I own. These 'work' radios though, they seem to have crossed over from tough looking to garish (IMO, of course.)
But ugly is pretty! You don't like industrial-chic?
What a beast.
It's no lightweight :) It's also dominates the radio collection a bit.
Green one charges batteries ..this 1 should do the same. (all of them should charge batteries..stingy manufacturers)
You have to send money while its in guarantee thats No good!
You can never have enough yellow radios. Like if.
I love yellow radios! I might have mentioned that before...:) Funny fact, my wife hates the color yellow...and she is the artist.
Big radio
It says "compact" on the box. I thought it was going to be smaller.
I like your review but I don't like that radio. 100 bucks doesn't even get you a radio with channel scan. Thanks for convincing me not to buy this