good features weigh out the bad?

I recently purchased the new Bosch PB-10 power box job site radio. As a carpenter, I demaqnd a radio that will put up with abuse and dust. The Bosch seems to be suited for that. Also the 4-way GFCI built in is an extremely nice touch. The fact that the radioo will charge batteries as well as run them is a huge plus.. my Milwaukee radio only plays off them.^M
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Now for the bad: The antenna, is a piece of crap flexible wire that is always in the way and does a poor job of reception. I have never had a problem with the flexible rubber antenna on my milwaukee breaking, so why not go that route??? Also, the sound quality is sub-par for a $150 radio! My $89 (rockford-fosgate) Milwaukee will blow this thing out of the water in both sound quality and volume. Definately not what I expected. and lastly, the brightly lit LCD display is nice.. if you are looking at it head on, but since I usually have my radio on the floor, I'd have to do a head stand to see it.... the cool looking protective bars over the LCD do a nice job of obstructing your view.^M
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To Bosch: I really expected more.. come on guys! lets get it right!!!!

poor radio reception

I bought this radio with high expectations that bosch would kick a$$ outa the cheap dewalt on sound and features. The features with the extra receptacles was unnecessary but the sound is excellent with the equalizer settings. BUT the reception on the radio is awfull! You'd have to be next to a radio station tower to get a good signal! Why = NO Antenna! Bosch tech support said that they were working on the poor reception but no fix. Right now this expensive radio is a dust collector. Wish I stuch with the dewalt.