Dewalt Audio Players & Recorders - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

apparently, that is the way it is built. for more info call MFG. number is listed in instructions.

A common fault due to failure of the regulator IC feeding the radio section. Take it to a repair shop for service.

You would have to contact DeWalt direct. There is nothing online. There are some repairs videos to the electronics. Perhaps your issue is the same? https://www.google.com/search?q=%22DeWalt+DWST1-81078%22+wiring+schematic&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi-jrn8gIj3AhWYrXIEHWYHAY4Q2-cCegQIABAA&oq=%22DeWalt+DWST1-81078%22+wiring+schematic&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1CeDVi4TWCIV2gAcAB4AIABVogB0gKSAQE0mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=tAVSYr7kIZjbytMP5o6E8Ag&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1QJDB_enCA643CA644 ..

It has a switch in the battery compartment that changes it from radio charger to just charger

This could be a lot of things, could be the speaker has failed or the wires came loose. Could be a power issue to the radio module etc.

Almost certainly yes, but ask the DeWalt Service Department. They will know.

Worksite Radio/Charger - DC011 ' DEWALT

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The DC011 Worksite Radio/Charger is a great addition to the tools professionals love. Listen to the radio, CDs, or digital music from your phone or MP3 player. DEWALT®'s cordless worksite radio has great reception, is weather resistant, and runs off of 7.2V to 18V DEWALT® batteries that take an hour to charge.

Worksite Radio/Charger - DC011 ' DEWALT

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The DC011 Worksite Radio/Charger is a great addition to the tools professionals love. Listen to the radio, CDs, or digital music from your phone or MP3 player.

Check manufacturer site.

When that happens it is difficult to know whether it is the charger or the battery that is at fault. An intelligent charger will not charge a battery it "sees" as faulty. Testing the charger with a known good battery is the way to go.

Occasionally, the charger might show blinking red right to indicate bad batteries. ... This indicates that the battery already have a full charge. If charging is needed, briefly drain the batteries before trying again. If the light blinks red in about 90 seconds after battery insertion, then the battery voltage is too low.

Have you tried changing the AA Batteries, sounds simple, but a lot of people forget to try this. When they go flat, they lock the radio out and nothing will work. HHM Dewalt Agent

Check fuses inside. Check fuse and connections in plug. If this is a 110v radio there is one on transformer winding.

Experience is an expensive lesson. You will have to replace it. There are user replacement parts available.