Often one battery is not enough for your projects. You need two and sometimes even three batteries to complete the application. So, if your battery runs out you can always use battery charger. And while recharging why not enjoy in fine tunes. DeWALT DC011 is two products in one - battery charger and a jobsite radio.
DeWALT makes jobsite radios for years. And the latest model is the DC011. If you have second doubts about this radio you should know all the important facts about it. It is a good product but with some major downsides. All in all, it is a good choice with little or no competition.
Once you buy your DeWALT DC011 you will notice about it is that battery packs will go flat if you leave them in the unit when not in use. So, make sure you never do this or you will find yourself in a bad situation of having a flat battery when you need it.
This really great worksite radio charger can recharge only NiCad battery packs. This is its major downside. Li-Ion battery packs are much better and a lot of people are swathing to them.
Also, a big downside is the fact that it cal only charge battery packs from 7.2 to’ volt. If you have higher voltage power tools you will not be able to recharge them with this charger/radio.
One of its positive sides is that it can charge battery cells to an equally full level. This way you will be able to work longer with your battery operated power tools.
If you have, like almost all professionals and DIY enthusiasts power tools from Panasonic and Milwaukee, you will not like the fact that you are unable to use one charger for all battery packs.
This radio is very loud. Seems like DeWALT wanted to make sure that you will be able to hear the tunes even when working next to a DeWALT planer. Some other products are not that good. This unit can deliver up to 92 decibels and that is really loud.
The DeWALT Radio/Charger is resistant to small amount of water. This is a great feature because when on a construction site it is very difficult to protect it from the water. It also has a roll cage that serves as a good protection against unwanted falls and breaks.
And perhaps the most important feature is its weight - just 3.2 pounds. This is considered to be very lightweight. It is possible to move it around, carry it almost everywhere without feeling any fatigue. Also, as it is compact it is possible to place wherever you desire.
Spencer Williams is a power tool expert whose interests include both DeWALT power tools and DeWALT Accessories.