{"product_id":"dewalt-dcr025-20v-max-bluetooth-radio-100-ft-range-portable","title":"DEWALT DCR025 20V MAX Bluetooth Radio, 100 ft Range, Portable for Jobsites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAmazon customer rating: 4.6 \/ 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety review of the DEWALT DCR025 20V MAX Bluetooth Radio, 100 ft Range, Portable for Jobsites.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published DEWALT listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DEWALT DCR025 20V MAX Bluetooth Radio, 100 ft Range, Portable for Jobsites is one of our picks for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-radios\"\u003ejobsite radio\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jobsite radio is built for the environment consumer speakers die in - drop-rated housings, roll cages, and battery-platform power from the same packs that run the tools. The safety note is real: music on site must never mask alarms, backup beepers, or shouted warnings, and crews near noise over 85 dBA still need \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hearing-protection\"\u003ehearing protection\u003c\/a\u003e, radio or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe portable radio is able to be powered by 20V MAX* and FLEXVOLT 20V\/60V MAX* batteries, as well as AC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 AMP charging of 20V MAX and 60V MAX DEWALT Batteries when the battery operated radio is plugged into AC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bluetooth radio has up to 100 feet range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Additional AC power outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux \u0026amp; 2.1 AMP USB Charging Ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Protocol) allows you to control your device from the radio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-radios\"\u003ejobsite radios\u003c\/a\u003e, protect ears with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bluetooth-radio-ear-muffs\"\u003eBluetooth ear muffs\u003c\/a\u003e where noise demands it, and browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise exposure still applies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA radio does not change the site noise exposure, and turning it up to hear over machinery raises the total dose. Hearing protection requirements are unaffected.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngress and impact protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eJobsite radios are specified for dust and water ingress and drop resistance. Consumer speakers rarely survive the same treatment.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMost jobsite radios run on a tool maker battery platform. Matching the platform you already own avoids a second charger and spare batteries.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudibility of alarms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMusic that masks reversing alarms, spotter calls or evacuation signals is a hazard in itself, regardless of the volume it is measured at.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other jobsite radios we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEWALT DCR025 20V MAX Bluetooth Radio, 100 ft Range, Portable for Jobsites\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$279.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dewalt-12v-20v-max-portable-bluetooth-radio-cordless\"\u003eDEWALT 12V 20V MAX Portable Bluetooth Radio, Cordless, 100 ft Range, 3.5 Inch Subwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$201.09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/milwaukee-m18-bluetooth-jobsite-radio-bare-tool\"\u003eMilwaukee M18 Bluetooth Jobsite Radio, Bare Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$137.27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/milwaukee-m18-packout-radio-charger\"\u003eMilwaukee M18 PACKOUT Radio Charger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$279.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/milwaukee-2951-20-m12-lithium-ion-cordless-radio-charger-tool\"\u003eMilwaukee 2951-20 M12 Lithium-Ion Cordless Radio Charger, Tool Only\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$159.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bosch-gpb18v-5cn-18v-jobsite-radio-with-bluetooth\"\u003eBOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth 5.0 and Power Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$229.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ridgid-18v-hybrid-jobsite-radio-with-bluetooth-technology-tool\"\u003eRIDGID 18V Hybrid Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth Technology, Tool Only, R84089B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$123.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-radios\"\u003ejobsite radios\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a jobsite radio damage my hearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contributes to total noise dose like any other source, and the temptation to raise the volume over machinery is exactly how exposure creeps up. It does not remove the need for hearing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre radio earmuffs a good idea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide rated attenuation and control the level at the ear, which is generally better than a loud speaker on site. Check the NRR and that alarms remain audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a radio a jobsite radio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngress protection against dust and water, impact-resistant housing and roll cage, and usually compatibility with a tool battery platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it run on my existing tool batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly within the same manufacturer platform. Batteries are not cross-compatible between brands, so check before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes DAB or Bluetooth matter more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth covers most use now since phones carry the content. Built-in tuners still matter where signal is poor or phones are not permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Jobsite Radio reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sangean-tb-100-toughbox-fm-am-aux-ultra-rugged-digital\"\u003eSangean TB-100 TOUGHBOX FM AM Aux Ultra-Rugged Digital Rechargeable Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DEWALT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44465357389912,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/81TeKnMxn3L.jpg?v=1785103185","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/dewalt-dcr025-20v-max-bluetooth-radio-100-ft-range-portable","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}