Here is something new from DeWaltโaย Bluetooth radio adaptor. Now, all those job site radios that donโt haveย Bluetooth can be upgradedย with thisย aftermarket solution toย bringย you the latest technology. The DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adapter (model DCR002) looks like a nice compact solution that should work with just about any radio with a 1/8-inch (3mm) auxiliary input (which is pretty muchย all of them). It looks to be a great productย for contractors who want to useย their smartphones to listen to musicย onย the job site.
DeWaltย Bluetooth Radio Adaptor Features
The DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adaptorย turns any radio with an 1/8-inch or 3mm auxiliary input into a Bluetooth-compatible radio. Iโve found limited success with Bluetooth on job sites, but you typically can get upwards of 20-25 feet line of sight. With yourย phone in your pocket you may find that you get a bit less distance, so it will be fun to see how the DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adapter pans out in real-world use (weโll remain optimistic, but DeWaltโs claimed range of up to 100 ft. is suspect based on my experience).ย The DCR002 Bluetooth Radio Adaptor is not just good for the job site radio, it will also work well in vehicles or home stereosโanywhere you can find an available input.
The DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adaptor includesย a mounting clip, and two mounting strip options. One is an industrial Velcro version andย one uses a strong industrial-strengthย adhesive. The mounting clipย will give youย a secure home on the radio, but you could also use the adhesive mount for a more permanent mounting option if you have one in mind (like in your shop or vehicle under the dash).
DeWaltย Bluetooth Radio Adaptor Charging and Run-time
Charging of the DCR002 is done viaย a micro USB charging port. Anย LED indicator light flashes red or blue to let you know whether itโs on and connectedย as well as serving as an indicator forย Bluetooth pairing mode andย charging status. The heavy-duty auxiliary cord on the DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adapter DCR002ย usesย strain relief on both ends as well asย a right-angle auxiliary plug so it can keep a low profile on most radios and devices. Theย internal battery of the DeWalt DCR002 is rated forย up to 8 hours of runtime.
The new DCR002 Bluetooth Radio Adaptor is sold with a mounting dock, 2 adhesive mounting strips, a micro USB to USB charging cable, and a USB to AC adaptor.
Pricing and Availability
The DeWalt DCR002 will be available in Julyย and retails forย $39.99. The unit comes standard with a two-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract, and 90-day money-back guarantee.
