Makita DMR104W DAB Digital Radio

A brilliant radio! I’ve had mine for years, it’s easy to use the sound quality is extremely good, the DAB is again very good and picks up everything and mainly it can take a good battering which is a good fact for a site radio.

Personally found it heavy and cumbersome, usual features, good DAB reception, decent re-charging facility, in the end gave it away as volume has a few issues

Top quality radio. Again a freebie from opening an account from a kitchen supplier. Decent sound and good signal. Plenty of bass and easily heard over the site. Do love the dab on it. Well built and survived a drop out of the van at 50.

Best site radio hands down!! Good volume levels, great bass and can take a real beating from being dropped, wide variety of DAB stations picked up on it

Got this free when I ordered a kitchen from a merchants about 5 years ago. It’s still going strong. I run the Dewalt 18v range so this doesn’t fit really (I hide it behind stuff in the workshop lol). It’s a great sounding radio. However because of the base I find if you turn it up anything past 20 (goes to 30), the sound distorts. When doing a manual selection of dab stations, you have to do it quickly or it reverts very quickly back to the previous station. There is a front facing Jack point for plugging in your phone/exterior music supply. Not Bluetooth my model, which is a pain. If I ran the Makita kit it would be better suited for me to use batteries. As it is I use a plug. The power supply inlet is at the front along with the jack port.

Brilliant bit of kit. First thing out of the van. I've had a few comments from customers saying its a little bit too loud. Just smile and say. It helps me work quicker.

Great site radio. Got a couple of these on the vans. Never seem to get a good strong signal. Rugged design at a very reasonable price. Runs off of 230 or the 18v battery.

Great bit of kit this makita radio. Had same one for about 3 years now, sound quality is great so easy to use and find that station you love. A simple slide in and out battery slot so no messing around and if you do not want to use a battery you can plug it into a socket as they have a USB adapter. Would say though, have to watch the aerial as it can flimsy at times and have come close to snapping it off. But other than that would highly recommend.

First tool out of the van every day brilliant battery lasts for ages essential good sound good quality doesn't mind dust or falling over good reception keeps you happy

Again excellent quality by makita, this radio will easily last for years and still play clear loud music. Easy to change batteries, only downside is the aerial is a bit flimsy and makes it hard to store.

Great little radio, wouldn’t leave without it keeps every one entertained and even had a few wee jigs with some clients. Always nice to keep to keep a little music going to keep the feet moving !

Very happy with this DAB / FM radio as ideal for what I require it to do. Aux port located on front and in rear near battery compartment for connectivity to phones etc. Great sound produced and accepts many different Makita batteries or you can use with supplied mains power cable. A great addition to have whilst at work.

Been using this radio for atleast 6 years with no issues atall takes a beating and works great Good value for money over some of the others available

fairly expensive but i was given it as a birthday present. clear sound and i play songs from my phone through it if dab signal is not great in the area. only downside is I seem to have loads of stations my van radio picks up that this doesn't? perhaps an update might sort this I'm not sure as I haven't tried.

I had one of these for a couple of years and loved it. The sound was great and it had plenty of volume. I’ll buy another one when I get my insurance through after my van was cleared out and this was stolen ,

Brilliant radio that i have used for years, my previous one broke when falling over (wasn't from a big height) so feel the build quality could be slightly better.

Its a radio, I don't use mine to connect my phone, MP3 etc., however it has been used as a hammer a number of times. Sound is good and batteries last for ages, the power lead I lost and can't find another one to fit without paying a fortune. Software needs updating (not just an auto tune) as there is now DAB+ with more channels etc. I don't think its possible with this radio as there is nothing in the user guide.

Great versatile radio , the dab connects to any station which when working in the middle of no where is a massive help . The radio doesnt sap your battery either which is a huge benefit.

Great radio to go with the full kit, batteries from the power tools can be swapped round to suit when needed. Nicely protected from bumps on-site & has a nice max volume :)

Sound is ok. Signal is sometimes a bit questionable but that could be down to area. Very big and probably unnecessary. Compared to a good Bluetooth speaker its just not worth the money.

Has a very good base level that helps carry the sound above normal onsite noise. Easy to use. Would be good if it could charge batteries too.

I do love the sound quality and it's small and compact and easy to store, my only bad point is the screen, I'm on my second unit within a year as its badly cracked, apart from that is a fantastic like bit of kit

I use Makita for all my power tools so when it came to getting a radio it had to be Makita. I like the dab stations so chose this over the blue tooth one. Great bit of kit

Amazing radio with great sound quality and bass. A 5ah battery last all day. One of the best radios we have on our vans. Build quality is superior to any other site radio.

How anyone can be on site without a radio I’ll never know. The mikta is the nuts. Can take a lot of punishment too. Hopefully it will keep going for a years more

Brilliant radio. Perfect sound, quite robust... Can take plenty of abuse like bouncing around the back of the van

best site radio you can have imo use your old batteries in and still last for days unless your banging out the sounds bad radio absolute 80 s get in

Had a DAB Makita job site radio for years. Very well built, good volume and lasts well on a battery. Bass is good, sound quality could be improved a little but I am pleased with it.

I love it when a customer asks me to turn up the radio, and the Makita is as loud as you need, there is a usb port and the radio has Bluetooth, works well and the 10m Bluetooth connection is strong even in solid builds

Great site radio, very robust practically bulletproof. Easy to use, good signal most of the time. My only criticism would be that for the price it could do with being DAB.

Great radio with a very high volume and also high level of base which helps out on a busy noisy building site. Great reception easy to use very tough

One of the first tools I get out of the van! It’s an essential. Brilliant sound quality from this makita radio! Brilliant DAB features an the battery life is great

It my number one bif of kit . The radio has a great sound quality, it last up to 4days on 5amp battery,

Must have on site. Picks up a good reception on most jobs on digital with good sound quality. Battery lasts couple of days on digital longer if on analog.

Excellent site radio, we have 2 of these great sound quality we have had these o few years now and they withstand a lot. DAB is great when your normal fm signal isn't

Great radio good sound quality and cracker bass for those feel good Friday tunes heavy the dab radio comes in handy when your in a place with very poor signal

Quality Product, Hard wearing we have an issue sometimes with customers hearing the base as it can be heavy at times but the radio its self as far as we are concerned is brilliant.

This radio is great it takes the knocks and numbs of being in van or on site being cordless really helps when no mains power avalable very good sound and being dab you can get any station

The Makita DAB radio is one of the best out on the market. I’ve had other brands but Makita just sounds so much better. The 18volt battery lasts about 5 days so very little re-charging required. Tuning the DAB stations in is so easy and instant with so many radio stations to listen to unfortunately I spend some time re-tuning the radio as I like listening to so much choice of music. Overall great radio with great sound.

This is the best product that Makita makes pretty standard on site Where ever you go loud enough And can take a battering would highly recommend

Had mine since Christmas great sound, runs for ever on a 5ah battery when there’s no mains. Bit worried about the antenna as it’s a small thread but so far I’ve not managed to break it.

Very poor build quality for a makita product I've had 2 one bought fir me and one I won . Both aerials snapped very quickly buttons became faulty and drained battery's so fast

Got this unit in the white body. Sound is fantastic and bassy, keeps boredom astray when working. Like the fact I can store the aerial and plug in the battery bay when I store it back in my van. Versatile as it uses 10 volt, 18 volt batteries or mains power. Downside is that it does charge batteries whilst running off the mains plug. Never had a problem picking up DAB signal except for interferrance from a 110v transformer I put in next to or a battery charger for my tools. Apart from that it's a great radio, shame they haven't done a DAB and Bluetooth combined model yet.

Great sound quality, great size for keeping in that van. Big downside for me is the fact you can't charge up a battery with it whilst plugged in unlike the DeWalt radios

Cant fault this, had mine for around 4 years and its faultless Dab signal is strong Great working off my batteries

Great sound and signal quality, was expecting it to drain batteries quick but can last a few days on one battery. Can also plug into mains if no batteries

Nice rugged radio, lots of battery options & connectivity. Very heavy on bass which is not adjustable, this can make it too loud for use in a domestic propy

Best, most rugged, best sounding radio available. Should make the DAB available with Bluetooth as well but doesn’t detract from its use as phone can be used with a jack lead. Can’t imagine not having my makita radio with me at work

Always have had one of these radios. We use these on site. Easy to transport around, easy to carry handle, makes enough noise, compact yet powerful. Does what it says on the tin.

Great product great sound very rugged and able to withstand abuse comes with power lead and able to plug in Makita batteries which is a plus if all your gear is Makita

Best site radio out there easy to use, loud, can run of a battery or plug it in the mains you can also plug in an aux lead to play music from an external device.

Excellent piece of kit, first thing in and last thing out of site. Loud and clear and runs for ages on a full battery. Has taken several blows, knocks and drops. Even had it soaked and it keeps going. Couldn’t recommend enough!

A must have on site, plenty loud enough for hearing over power tools, in terms of features I think the only thing it’s lacking is the ability to receive via Bluetooth!

Cannot fault this radio at all. First bought mine about a year ago now, and it's super handy to have with me when the day is just dragging on. - especially since I normally work alone.

been using this for a few years, great sound, hear it above the sound of drills etc. uses makita batteries which is great. tuning can be tricky but you get used to it.

For a site radio I was slightly disappointed on he build and sound quailty. The fascia is temperamental, sound quailty is poor. I got mine on offer other wise I would not have

Don’t waste your money. Dab doesn’t work and the sound has way to much base. Aerial always breaks and just not really up to the job.

Great bit of kit, great sound, mine has been knocked, dropped and soaked, still works perfectly fine. Very robust and reliable, no signal problems. Great value for money!!!!

I don't know how I would work without this! It keeps me going and keeps time flying by nice and quickly on install jobs. A great radio, built to last, no reliability issues with mine and the signal is great.

Great build keeps boys moving while on site and sound is good also small enough to thow in van and tough enough to handle it

bought two of these radios for staff members and cant fault them. well built and great sound, just the job on site. radios have been covered in plaster, cement, dust and the usual muck found on building sites and never had a problem.

reasonable size. excellent build quality, trust me, i have bounced mine around a few times. clear sound, so if you want to hear good music on site then this is the one for you

It does what you would expect from a digital radio. It’s not too complicated to use but lacking bass adjustment is poor for those who work in properties whilst the client is home, especially if they’re trying to work themselves. They’ll take a pretty good hammering especially since it has the guard on the front.

If you like tunes while working then this is a must have for all trades the sound is one of he best I’ve come across

Gotta have tunes on site, makes the day go quicker and love a good old sing along while I'm working. Well Made and thought out bit of kit. Nice clear and loud sounds

Work wouldn't be the same with out this radio it gets me threw some tough days great sound great quality and can with stand a lot of impact. 5 stars and great value

Love my radio wouldn’t be without it, just wish you could adjust the base on it sometimes and would be really helpful if they made one that charged batteries at the same time.

Don’t leave home without it! As a sole trader I spend a lot of time on my own working. A radio is essential to me. these are near on unbreaakble. Great for killing ya batteries when they not enough power for the drill. You still get an hour or two radio play!

Borrowed this from a mate & got to say being stuck on a job for a week. This saved my sanity. Audio crystal clear! Going to buy one next week.

Great sounding radio. Needs adjustment for base a lot of customers ask for it to be turned down, not actually loud just very base heavy

Don’t leave home without it! As a sole trader I spend a lot of time on my own working. A radio is essential to me. these are near on unbreaakble. Great for killing ya batteries when they not enough power for the drill. You still get an hour or two radio play!

Great sound and battery last ages . Had mine couple years only replaced as old one (same radio) went missing on a site . If you have Makita batterys it's a great shout

Had mine for years and it’s taken a battering, still working like new. Perfect on site radio, with a great sound. Easy to use and reasonably priced

I think the build quality is good and the sound is good it now overpower by the bass and not cheap ting sound

Brilliant dab radio I brought this after i had purchased a drill I've now had it around 12 months and it's great. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a site radio

I’ve had this radio for about 4-5 years now , it lives in my van I’ve nearly drowned it a couple of times and it still works well.Its DAB so you can listen to a range of music not just the crap on FM, mine is permanently tuned to Planet Rock.

Great bit of kit on or off site. Good DAB and FM reception. Only thing that bugs me is the aerial keeps falling off. But it still works without it so no bother.

Good radio. Lost my Ariel within a week of owning it as I left it on. Good sound quality hard wearing and a battery lasts forever.

Really strong piece of kit, The battery just lasts for ever, Doesnt muffle when up loud, and it really does go up loud. Very robust and reliable and doesnt seem out of place on a set of scaffolding.

Very good item very good quality sound and easy to select channels.Very robust and sturdy for site work

This is our go to site radio. Good quality. loud enough when needed and can take a beating. Not much more to say on that! We've had it for years now and its been used in all condition and still going strong.

Brilliant little speaker, very sturdy. Draw backs are the fact I can’t manually turn down the bass or any equaliser options the bass preset is far too heavy and I can’t figure out why they don’t sell a DAB and Bluetooth version. (Bought a Bluetooth aux dongle)

Really good radio for use on site or anywhere provided you have a powerpoint, casings solid which allows it too withstand abuse, sounds good, easy to use.

Good radio takes a lot of punishment only draw back is the lack of charging option when plugged into the mains, feel this as the dewalt radios already have is a must be added.

Great sounding, solid radio. Had this 3 years and is still as good as the day I bought it. The Only downside is that the Ariel can easily be damaged while in transportation

Had one of these before it got knocked from my van, to which I replaced it with a Milwaukee one which is better (but also Milwaukee tools so the batteries fit) This was a good radio, well built, solid and good sound, however the bass was a bit much especially if it was in a corner or on a window sill and couldn't be adjusted. Prefer my Milwaukee but it was £30 more expensive than the Makita. Good radio for £100 and I Had it in white, looked good. Also can use the 10.8v batteries even though the manual said you couldn't. Lasted a day if not slightly more on a reasonable volume so id guess the 18v would be good for 2 days.

First class radio, very sturdy piece of kit especially on site where things are being dropped on floor, very good range of mikita batteries available to power radio as well as 240 v supply

Probably the best on site radio around the 100 mark. Good sound quality and good bass run time it’s excellent too but that depends on the batteries.

Great bit of kit robust been put to the test on the sites im on been dropped kicked the lot great sound lasts a lifetime

Great radio with great sound. Even better if you have DAB and Bluetooth. Ease of use and the bars of the front do protect the buttons from damage. Do see a fair few with missing aerials however.

This is the best and most robust radio that I have ever owned. The only slight issue I have was this radio is that it produces to much bass. Highly recommended.

On my second one in four years, very good sound quaility although sometimes the DAB signal isn’t the best.

I absolutely love this radio. It’s small and loud. It’s also easy to carry and transport. 100% worth the money and I can charge the battery with my drill charger.

Great radio very robust. It’s a shame they don’t have a choice of DAB and Bluetooth. Takes a beating and still works perfectly.

Great little radio well built I’ve had mine for a while now it’s been well used and still never lets me down great for out on site work, you can never pick up all the DAB channels that are listed but they maybe more down to the area your in

Best radio I have used battery last a long time it’s loud and picks up signals anywhere u will always get something but yes love it use it every day

Awesome site radio. Had ours on the company for about 3 years. Very tough. Been dropped many times and not a piece has broken loose. Get a good signal from pretty much anywhere. Really like makita products have never gone wrong with them

Love my makita radio especially the dab as don't get interference with this radio would highly recommend this radio

Good size of radio. Brilliant sound, especially on large sites. The DAB function is good as sometimes get bored of the standard FM stations. Definitely worth the money

brilliant radio!! had one for about 5 years now! its fallen down stairs, off of roofs, out the back of the van and it carries on!! sound quality is better than others too

Had mine a while still going strong, great sound just a shame they don't do bluetooth and dab on the same radio. Shower proof and can take a knock or 2. They are a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for.

Have owned one of these for 3 years, solidly built, great sound . Has deep bass and weather resistant. Would like to see it charge batteries as well as use them.

I use mine when on Sunday commercial jobs, great volume on it, battery lasts for ever, really simple to use. Can get my stations on there. seems to pick up signals easy enough

Makita radio is all I ever saw on the work site. So what did I do. I brought one. Compared to the other brands it is the most expensive but it does the job. It takes the knocks and is still working years on. Great radio. Loud enough too.

Great radio for use on site ,altough i do prefer to use a smaller radio for my domestic work i also find these can be a bit to bassey for my liking

Use this every day, a little expensive but good hardy radio that’s never let me down. Great sound too

great radio for site, makes the day go quicker! Lots dust and drops bust has never let me down, would recommend. Great sound and good for the price

Great little radio well built I’ve had mine for a while now it’s been well used and still never lets me down great for out on site work

Love it Love it Love it Love it . Not much more to say . Best radio I have ever bought . For work and in the garage . It's never failed on me yet

A great site radio. Very tough and hard-wearing. Great sound quality on DAB. The only downsides are the bass levels and lack of Bluetooth connectivity.

Brilliant radios. Seem to have signal everywhere although a newer one i have doesnt seem to get signal quite as well. Much better than the dewalt ones in my opinion

Love my site radio! Lasts forever on the battery and the dab means get to listen to decent radio stations with good quality reception

Only had it few weeks sounds good lasted ages in a 3amp 18v battery just thought for the money would have Bluetooth to scream music

Great radio. Had for a couple of years now. Never let me down. Sound is brilliant on it. Would highly recommend this radio.