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Makita radios

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Sundaychiller · 18/07/2023 11:15

My Dh has hinted he would love one for our anniversary gift but I haven't got a clue what to buy, does anyone know about these things please?

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 18/07/2023 11:24

My DP (builder) has one, has had it for years - maybe 10? and it's still working fine.

They don't tend to come with batteries. Does he have lots of makita stuff already? DP got his as most of his kit is makita so he always has charged batteries kicking about.

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Sundaychiller · 18/07/2023 11:46

@GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut thanks for the reply, yes he has loads of batteries for his drills etc. No idea what model to buy there are loads out there!

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 18/07/2023 11:58

When DP got his, it was one of the first ones so only one model available. I know what you mean, I hate buying him tool stuff as I worry I'll get the wrong thing!

I'm not sure what extra features the newer ones have, but a website like toolstation or screw fix will maybe have all the models and be easier to compare like for like with the info laid out the same?

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Sundaychiller · 18/07/2023 13:50

I will look there, thanks!

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good96 · 19/07/2023 13:56

Screwfix sell them 😊

KievLoverTwo · 19/07/2023 13:58

Sundaychiller · 18/07/2023 13:50

I will look there, thanks!

Go and talk to the people in Screwfix. They are usually very knowledgeable.

Diyextension · 19/07/2023 14:07

They used to come with fm and either dab or Bluetooth you could only have one or the other . Not sure the new models come with both now ?

they do kick out a decent sound for such a small box……. Quite impressive.

I’ve got a very old dewalt one and it’s shite 🤣 but I’m loathe to change it till it dies ☹️

BarbaraofSeville · 19/07/2023 14:11

DP is also a 'Makita Man'. I know more about these things than most women would ever want to.

A lot of the cost is the batteries, so if the item looks cheap, chances are it doesn't come with a battery. If he has lots of batteries, he might be happy with the radio only, likewise if he's happy to plug it in.

Alternatively, sometimes there's a deal where it's a gateway to a 'cheap' battery, ie the extra cost of the battery is less than normal. If you see this, get it, they like that. Can't have too many batteries.

The difference between the models appears to be whether they come with Bluetooth, and DAB. So will he want to connect his phone to it, will he want to listen to DAB, or will he be happy with a basic FM only.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/radios/cat830714?brand=makita

Makita Radios | Power Tools | Screwfix

Buy Makita Radios at Screwfix.com. Keep up to date with all the latest news and music from local stations. Tough and durable. 30 day money back guarantee.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/radios/cat830714?brand=makita

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Sundaychiller · 19/07/2023 15:23

Thanks very much all, sorted and ordered :)

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Diddlydou · 08/09/2023 07:07

Which model did you get in the end? 😊

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