Milwaukee V28 Job Site Radio Review

I chose the Milwaukee V28 radio in part because of it's features and positive reviews, but also because I found a reconditioned model available at Amazon for a significantly lower price. I've had good experiences with reconditioned tools and Amazon, so I didn't have any reservations about purchasing another.

• Rockford Fosgate 44-watt system
• 3-stage Punch EQ bass boost
• 20 station preset, digital tuning, digital clock
• FM radio, digital clock
• NOAA weather radio
• auxiliary port for CD player
• 12-volt power port
• Operates on 18-volt or 28-volt lithium-ion or 12- to 18-volt Ni-Cad batteries, or standard 110-volt outlet

The radio arrived well packed in the original box. All advertised parts were present incuding the manual. An inspection of the radio revealed no dings, dents, or scratches - it appeared in new condition.

Radio reception has been very good though weather band reception was weak, at least at the location tested. Sound quality is very good but not knock-your-socks-off awe inspiring. It has decent volume, and the three levels of bass boost allow you tailor the sound more to your liking.

The Milwaukee V28 radio features solid construction - metal mesh protects the speakers from stab wounds and weather resistant materials in the speakers makes them less susceptible to water damage and dampness. At 22 pounds, this radio is a real porker compared to my old portable radio but I have no doubt it will hold-up well in the less than favorable conditions I will use it in.

Conclusion:

The cost of this radio is well worth it in my opinion for all the features it offers as well as the tank like construction.