Digital Radios for a beginner

lenora

After many years of terrible reception on my radio I have decided to get myself a digital radio, the problem I have is I already have a stereo which has a radio/CD/tape so I just want a small portable radio that doesn’t cost too much (under £100) but I’m not to sure what brands are good and what features I should expect as standard in that price range. Any help appreciated.

penrhyn

First thing to do is check that you can receive DAB in your area.
Use the postcode checker at the BEEB: http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalradio/

You say you want a portable radio, please be aware that DAB is very heavy on batteries, if you don't need to move it around much get a mains only one.

There are a couple of DAB adapters on the market that can be added to an existing stereo. Currys/Dixons sell them.

Details here:http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/dabreceivers.html

Looking for a portable I would wholly recommend the Pure range.

The Evoke 1 is a mains only portable with 6 presets and sounds good, and there are various models and finishes,if you want a battery option there is the Pure Elan, have a look here: http://www.pure-digital.com/

PS Bothare less than £100

tigermatt

There's quite a few DAB Radio's here: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=UFNQcm9kdWN0U2VhcmNoUmVzdWx0cw%3D%3D&mfr_uid=-1&cat_uid=132&keywords=dab&order_col=sell_price&order=ASC&show=stock

wonderfullife_2

Hi
The Bug, made by Pure, just under £100
Got this one in the kitchen, excellent quality and reception, pause live recording, slot for a card, so you can play your mp3's http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo-2.cfm/product_id/1924

italiastar

lenora wrote:

After many years of terrible reception on my radio I have decided to get myself a digital radio, the problem I have is I already have a stereo which has a radio/CD/tape so I just want a small portable radio that doesn’t cost too much (under £100) but I’m not to sure what brands are good and what features I should expect as standard in that price range. Any help appreciated.

Have a look at this thread -

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=128478