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product_id: 1156192
title: "TB-100 TOUGHBOX FM/AM Aux Ultra-Rugged Digital Radio with Built-in Battery Charger, Green"
brand: "sangean"
price: "$396.34"
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# 5.25-inch water-resistant speaker, 5W output Built-in rechargeable battery charger with LED indicator JIS4 rain, dust & shock resistant rugged roll-cage design TB-100 TOUGHBOX FM/AM Aux Ultra-Rugged Digital Radio with Built-in Battery Charger, Green

**Brand:** sangean
**Price:** $396.34
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Tune into toughness — your ultimate job-site soundtrack companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TB-100 TOUGHBOX FM/AM Aux Ultra-Rugged Digital Radio with Built-in Battery Charger, Green by sangean
- **How much does it cost?** $396.34 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sangean enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sangean brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Loud & Clear Audio:** High-powered 5.25-inch water-resistant speaker delivers rich, full-range sound that cuts through noisy environments effortlessly.
- • **Rock-Solid Durability:** Engineered with industrial-grade ABS plastic and rubber shock-blocks to survive the harshest job sites and outdoor adventures.
- • **Crystal-Clear Reception:** Digital PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with 10 station presets and a flexible pivoting antenna ensures you never miss your favorite stations.
- • **Effortless Connectivity:** Aux-in jack lets you plug in your MP3 player or smartphone, blending classic radio with modern playlists for ultimate versatility.
- • **Seamless Power Flexibility:** Runs on 4 C batteries or AC power, with built-in charging to keep you unplugged longer and ready for any workday or weekend escape.

## Overview

The Sangean TB-100 TOUGHBOX is a rugged, industrial-grade AM/FM digital PLL radio designed for professionals who demand durability and superior sound on the go. Featuring a water, dust, and shock-resistant roll-cage design, a powerful 5.25-inch speaker, built-in rechargeable battery charger, and 10 station presets, it delivers reliable performance indoors or outdoors. Compact yet tough, it supports both AC and battery power, with an aux-in for external devices, making it the perfect audio companion for job sites, workshops, and outdoor leisure.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Rugged design that resists water, dust and shock Speakers are high quality and water resistant Sangean's new compact-size utility worksite TB-100 TOUGHBOX AM/FM Digital PLL Radio Tuner includes leading-edge features, offers best-in-class reception, durability, rain/dust/shock resistance, superior sound quality and convenience. The TOUGHBOX also features simple operation and an Aux-in jack to connect your external devices, making this radio suitable for both indoor and outdoor work. The TOUGHBOX is the best compact job-site radio in the industry--especially made for the tradesman who enjoys their music while at a job-site.Digital PLL TuningThe TOUGHBOX features a flexible pivoting antenna and digital PLL tuner for better reception and has an AM/FM digital tuner with a large backlit LCD display to ensure excellent visibility. It also has 10 easy touch memory presets (5 FM / 5 AM) for each of your favorite stations. The TOUGHBOX is the best compact job-site radio in the industry. View larger Water, Dust, and Shock ResistanceThe TOUGHBOX has rugged design that resists water, dust and shock. It's perfect for outdoor job site conditions. A ruggedly designed rotary tuner and volume control make this radio easy to use.Equipped with a 5-inch water-resistant speaker with high-quality full-range sound, the TOUGHBOX provides sufficient audio quality in noisy environments.Durable ABS ConstructionThe TOUGHBOX has durable ABS plastic construction. Its impact-resistant material is just one aspect that makes this radio suitable for use on building sites.Runs on Rechargeable and Alkaline BatteriesThe Sangean TB-100 can be powered with 4 rechargeable or alkaline C batteries. When the radio is plugged in via the AC power, it will charge your rechargeable C batteries. The 2.7-meter-long rubber cable can quickly and easily be rolled up on the back of the unit to avoid tripping over while at a job-site. Technical SpecificationsTuner: Digital PLL Tuner FM and AMSpeaker: 5.25-inch Full RangeWeatherproofing: Dust/Shock/Rain Resistant to JIS4 StandardPower: Rechargeable Battery (with charging LED indicator), Alkaline, AC PowerMemory Preset Stations: 10 (5 FM, 5 AM)Inputs: Aux-In for MP3, CD Player or iPod/iPhoneCase Material: ABS Plastic with Roll CageDisplay: Amber Backlit LCDCable Length: 2.7 Meters Product Description TB-100 tough box AM/FM digital PLL radio tuner includes leading-edge features, Offers best-in-class reception, durability, rain/dust/shock resistance, superior sound quality and convenience. The tough box also features simple operation and an aux-in jack to connect your external devices, making this radio suitable for both indoor and outdoor out. The tough box is the best compact job-site radio in the industry-especially made for the tradesman who enjoys their music while at a job-site.

Review: An excellent radio - This is my favorite work radio, I now have two. It is not too big and works well. It is not fragile and can be left outside without worry. The built in charger makes it no hassle to use - if the battery goes dead just plug it in, and it runs a long time on a full charge. Reception is good. If I could make any change it would be only two things: (1) Move the ON/OFF button to the top and (2) have an antenna extension or longer antenna option for even better reception of distant stations. But as it is it is close to being a perfect-practical design. I would like to have a Bluebox, but it would be nice if that had a USB output connector. Then a cell phone could be kept on charge while linked via bluetooth. Also, all models should have a convenient point for attaching an extended FM antenna. I have put an electrical terminal under the antenna with a wire attached at that point. Rugged, simple, good perf, all Sangeon traits.
Review: Awesome little boombox! - This thing is rugged and sounds great for my purposes. Often times I'll take this boombox outside with me when I'm working on outside projects and doing some backyard gardening or even indoors in my basement shop. Plenty of volume for my purposes of working in the general vicinity of up to sometimes 20' of the radio itself and it doesn't soak the life out of my rechargable batteries in a hurry. I sometimes keep this on from morning and throughout the entire afternoon up until near dusk sometimes and the batteries still hold up for me. Not only do I use this at home, but it's portability and small size is a huge benefit for me. I have also taken this to picnics and when I spend some leisure time to myself in the park practicing and rehearsing my juggling act with my playlist mp3 player through it. This is also an amazing radio to take along to a drive-in movie with and save yourself from a dead car battery when the movie is over (yes, it's happened to me and this boombox now comes along every time now). This definitely lasts through the double features with clarity and plenty of leftover juice to spare. It's design and functions are straightforward, simplistic and practical. There are five user preset buttons, a band function button (AM, FM and AUX for an mp3 player), a volume knob and a tuner selector knob. A momentary (10 second) orange backlit display is a nice feature when switching stations/functions. I have done research before purchasing this and for the price range and positive reviews, I couldn't have been more happy with my decision to go for this. This is my first and only "work" type of radio, so I can't compare it to others out there on the market. My only con I suppose would be the lack of any sort of equalization and I find this radio to lean a bit on the bass side of things and is somewhat "boomy" at times, depending on the type/age/quality of music being played. Nevertheless, I've had this a few years now and has never let me down and for the price point, you can't go wrong if you're in the market to find a decent source of musical companionship. If you want a good reliable radio with a fair amount of power and one that doesn't eat up battery life, I'd highly suggest this one.

## Features

- Rugged Industrial Grade Digital PLL Synthesized AM / FM Radio with 10 Station Memory Presets (5 AM, 5 FM) and Dynamic Loudness
- Rain Resistant to JIS4 Standard, Dust and Shock Resistant with Rubber Shock-Blocks
- Compact Roll-Cage Protective Design Resists Impacts and Drops while Remaining Highly Portable, Rugged Rotary Tuning and Volume Controls with Durable ABS Plastic Body
- Rechargeable with Built-In Battery Charger, Charging LED Indicator on Backlit Display (Batteries not included)
- Equipped with Magnetically Shielded 5 1/4 Inch Water Resistant High Powered Speaker, Compact Flexible Antenna and Aux-In for External Devices
- Operates with 9-foot Attached AC Power Cord or 4 C Batteries (not included)
- Included components: product, manual
- Wireless communication technology: Radio Frequency
- Connectivity technology: Radio Frequency
- Power source type: Corded Electric

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008CNX518 |
| Additional Features | Built-In AM Antenna, Built-In Clock, Portable |
| Antenna Location | Music, News |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,667 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #110 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Brand | Sangean |
| Built-In Media | FM Antenna, Owner's Manual, Power Cord |
| Color | Green |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Radio Frequency |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 950 Reviews |
| Display Technology | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic or Rubber |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288029915 |
| Hardware Interface | Radio Frequency |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.76"L x 10.55"W x 9.15"H |
| Item Type Name | AM/FM Rechargeable Radio |
| Item Weight | 6.9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sangean |
| Mfr Part Number | TB-100 |
| Model Number | TB-100 (Toughbox) |
| Number of Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 12.76"L x 10.55"W x 9.15"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 5 Watts |
| Special Feature | Built-In AM Antenna , Built-In Clock, Portable |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Tuner Technology | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM |
| UPC | 729288029915 531479656752 012301024265 518616859436 071030603714 533853994177 182682319530 611101588573 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sangean
- **Color:** Green
- **Connectivity Technology:** Radio Frequency
- **Included Components:** FM Antenna, Owner's Manual, Power Cord
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.76"L x 10.55"W x 9.15"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM
- **Special Feature:** Built-In AM Antenna, Built-In Clock, Portable
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it get wet?**
A: Yes it is stated as JIS4 on the Sangean site. The JIS4 Standard is not really a Water-Proof standard, but rather water-resistant. JIS4 in a nutshell means the product must be able to work without damage after submersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. In other words, it is for products where expected use around water is not under high-pressure, but it could get wet and still be ok. Typical for products with intended use around pools, marine craft, or weather/rain use. Not intended for taking diving for example.

**Q: Will it work in a heavily insulated aluminum siding  with shop florescent lighting?**
A: I have one in my large barn w/ florescent lighting, and it works better than the radio that was in there.  I don't see where insulation would interfere with reception.

**Q: Help an old geezer out here...what is the purpose of being able to plug in an iphone?  Just charging it?**
A: Just to output the audio into the radio so it is louder. You cannot charge the iPhone with the radio.

**Q: how good is this radio dependable good reception strong**
A: hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or something .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent radio
*by R***L on September 30, 2016*

This is my favorite work radio, I now have two. It is not too big and works well. It is not fragile and can be left outside without worry. The built in charger makes it no hassle to use - if the battery goes dead just plug it in, and it runs a long time on a full charge. Reception is good. If I could make any change it would be only two things: (1) Move the ON/OFF button to the top and (2) have an antenna extension or longer antenna option for even better reception of distant stations. But as it is it is close to being a perfect-practical design. I would like to have a Bluebox, but it would be nice if that had a USB output connector. Then a cell phone could be kept on charge while linked via bluetooth. Also, all models should have a convenient point for attaching an extended FM antenna. I have put an electrical terminal under the antenna with a wire attached at that point. Rugged, simple, good perf, all Sangeon traits.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome little boombox!
*by B***N on May 28, 2016*

This thing is rugged and sounds great for my purposes. Often times I'll take this boombox outside with me when I'm working on outside projects and doing some backyard gardening or even indoors in my basement shop. Plenty of volume for my purposes of working in the general vicinity of up to sometimes 20' of the radio itself and it doesn't soak the life out of my rechargable batteries in a hurry. I sometimes keep this on from morning and throughout the entire afternoon up until near dusk sometimes and the batteries still hold up for me. Not only do I use this at home, but it's portability and small size is a huge benefit for me. I have also taken this to picnics and when I spend some leisure time to myself in the park practicing and rehearsing my juggling act with my playlist mp3 player through it. This is also an amazing radio to take along to a drive-in movie with and save yourself from a dead car battery when the movie is over (yes, it's happened to me and this boombox now comes along every time now). This definitely lasts through the double features with clarity and plenty of leftover juice to spare. It's design and functions are straightforward, simplistic and practical. There are five user preset buttons, a band function button (AM, FM and AUX for an mp3 player), a volume knob and a tuner selector knob. A momentary (10 second) orange backlit display is a nice feature when switching stations/functions. I have done research before purchasing this and for the price range and positive reviews, I couldn't have been more happy with my decision to go for this. This is my first and only "work" type of radio, so I can't compare it to others out there on the market. My only con I suppose would be the lack of any sort of equalization and I find this radio to lean a bit on the bass side of things and is somewhat "boomy" at times, depending on the type/age/quality of music being played. Nevertheless, I've had this a few years now and has never let me down and for the price point, you can't go wrong if you're in the market to find a decent source of musical companionship. If you want a good reliable radio with a fair amount of power and one that doesn't eat up battery life, I'd highly suggest this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toughbox--Great Receiver
*by G***E on March 20, 2017*

I had bought the Yellow LB-100 Lunchbox model a few years back. I much prefer the Green and unlike the Lunchbox, it does take rechargeable as well as standard C cells. It's a simple enough radio. There are times I wish it had a time display, but not a deal breaker. Sensitivity is very good. I use a distant radio station in Fresno as a benchmark. A good radio will bring it in, a poorly made radio will not. Selectivity is great as well. A powerful station 10 kHz away on AM is not going to splatter over. So the receiver is built well and while there is no tone control, the sound does not bother me. If for some reason you take it overseas where AM separation is 9 kHz other countries, you just hold down the band button when the radio is off to make that change. It will erase the presets, but programming as as easy as tuning the station you want and holding down the memory button to store it. 5 for AM and 5 for FM. So its strong point is that it's a good radio and less prone to damage. Good for outdoor and camping as well as in a shop.

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