Amazon Basics Portable DAB/FM Radio with Mono Display and Bluetooth - Blue

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AZATOM – AZATOM are a British audio technology brand owned by 4Cool Technology Ltd. They make a range of products including headphones, radios and speakers. AZATOM products tend to offer good value for money and have modern-looking designs. Most Bluetooth radios will remember the last device that was connected to them, so you won’t need to pair your device each time. DAB Digital Radio launched in the UK in the 1990’s and most digital radio stations in the UK currently use this version of the DAB standard.

DAB+ (sometimes called DAB plus) is a newer version of DAB and has been used in some European countries for some time. DAB+ is more efficient than DAB, allowing more stations to be broadcast and in higher quality if desired by the broadcaster. Some will connect to your home wifi network and play internet radio stations. Because it’s online, internet radio allows you to listen to thousands of shows from all over the world. While all of radios on this list give you access to hundreds of digital radio stations, some models include a number of useful features to boot, such as Bluetooth streaming and integration of your favourite music streaming service. As some radios won’t be able to receive DAB+ stations it’s unlikely that many services would switch to the newer DAB+ soon.

An excellent, if expensive DAB radio

It's also, as you'll have guessed, a wonderfully made unit in its own right, sporting that stunning wooden slatted front, a clear, crisp display and a high-quality cabinet build that screams of a product made with care and precision. Here’s a list of DAB radios that feature both Bluetooth and a USB port for charging devices or playing MP3s: In ten areas of the UK trials of small scale DAB are taking place. Around 70 radio stations are participating in the trials to see how smaller radio stations can broadcast digitally. This means listeners in the trial areas can currently tune into brand new stations on DAB.

The Roberts Revival Petite is an item that, without a scale of reference, appears roughly the size of a shoebox, but it's actually the size of a Greggs custard slice and is so beautifully styled – in such mouth-watering retro colourways – you may experience what psychologists call 'cute aggression' and want to try to break it. Once this illogical urge subsides however, this newest, smallest and most affordable radio in Roberts' retroRevivalrange reveals itself to be a serious, stone-cold winner. Some digital radios can be upgraded to receive DAB+ stations, but unfortunately many cannot and you may have to buy a replacement radio to receive Jazz FM, Fun Kids and talkRADIO across the UK.It's priced at the premium end for a radio, but you really do get what you pay for with the Ruark R2. A wonderfully complete radio that truly deserves your consideration.

Unfortunately for many radio owners their sets cannot be updated and it will be necessary to buy a new radio to receive DAB+ stations. As of early 2017 there are no plans to migrate existing digital radio stations to DAB+, so you will be able to enjoy your existing DAB stations for a few years yet. DAB+ Compatible Radios Panasonic – Panasonic are a Japanese electronics brand that produce a large range of products including televisions, cameras and microwaves. They sell a range of hi-fi systems as well as standalone radios. Their products usually have modern designs and offer good value for money. The short answer to this question is “no”. Unfortunately, Bluetooth radios only have Bluetooth receivers, not transmitters. This means they can’t be used with Bluetooth headphones.Most importantly, when deciding what digital radio is right for you, you need to figure out whether you want something small and portable or larger and mains-powered, or if maybe you want a radio you can install in your car. Then, you'll have to decide if you just want to listen to the radio or if you're interested in wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, DAB+ and streaming support, or even CD player functionality. What you hear is what you get on the Roberts Rambler BT Stereo. Having no EQ settings accessible in the onscreen menus is an oversight; being able to tweak just treble and bass settings can make such a big difference. With a Bluetooth DAB radio, you can stream music from YouTube, Spotify and other sources via your phone or tablet. This means the radio doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Some models have ports so you can connect a cable and charge your smartphone. Some may have a built-in wireless charging pad too. Battery power If you’re in range it will find your radio, which you can connect it to. Once this is done, selecting the Bluetooth mode on your radio should allow you to stream music wirelessly from your phone.