The Sangean U4 radio is a beast. It’s big, heavy, and loud and has features that’ll give less techy users anxiety.
If you need and can use most of them, it’ll provide you with all you need and more from a heavy-duty Jobsite weather radio.
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Features Sangean U4 Ultra Rugged Bluetooth AM/FM Radio
The sound quality is solid with the best job site radios out there. The mid and highs are clear, and a strong base grounds them.
It has Bluetooth, a built-in 1A USB power port, a built-in alarm clock, a program that mechanically warms you of upcoming hazardous weather, an AUX port, an intelligent battery charger, a treble control, and a rotary bass so much more.
Sangean did put too much thought into the design as well as ergonomics. Hence using most of the above features is pretty straightforward.
The Sangean U4 radio is IP64 rated for water and dust resistance. A hard plastic protective cover and a solid build protect it from the most impacts you can expect on a work site.
On the downside, the Sangean U4 radio is slightly bulky and heavy.
At 14lbs, it’s only relatively portable, yet the handle built into the top of the roll cage makes it very simple to carry around for those willing to lug around the weight.
Sangean U4 radio on D batteries is very cheap and straightforward to replace.
The radio has a built-in charger. The radio also runs on an AC outlet adapter.
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Pros
- High-quality sound
- Feature-rich
- NOAA weather radio
- Rigid construction
- Can charge D-size batteries easily
Cons
- Big and heavy
- Average volume
All in all, the Sangean U4 radio is a perfect music device if you’re looking for additional functions such as locations specific weather alert services, USB wire charging, and others that you’d genuinely use.
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