DAB Digital radio

Compare prices of top digital radios

This website is all about the world of DAB digital radio and the benefits of switching from FM and AM analogue radio transmissions. We bring you:

DAB radio station reviews – learn about the massive variety of music, talk and sport channels available on DAB radio.

DAB radio programmes – we highlight programmes to listen out for on the DAB digital radio network.

DAB Radio News – hear about improvements in coverage and bandwidth, new stations and launches of new radio models by manufacturers like Pure, Roberts, Sony, JVC and Bush.

DAB radios– news and reviews about DAB radios of all kinds – personal DAB radios, DAB radio hi-fi, portable DAB radios, car DAB radios and DAB radios integrated with mobile phones, MP3 players, CD players etc.Compare prices on leading DAB radio models.

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DAB Digital radio buyer's checklist

Here is a checklist of what to consider when buying a DAB digital radio

Reception
Check that you can receive digital with the BBC's nifty DAB radio reception postcode checker. Remember that no guide is 100% effective – the best way to check is to borrow a friends DAB digital radio for a quick trial

Portability
Where are you going to listen? Some DAB radios have portable power packs so you can move them around the houseSound quality.

Sound Quality
DAB radio delivers hiss free sound that improves on FM and AM signals. However the quality of sound, especially music, still depends on the quality of the receiver, especially the speakers.Recording.

Special Features
DAB radio technology allows you to pause live radio and record programmes. Look out for special models if you want this feature. Some of the latest DAB radio models feature memory card slots.The principal manufactures of DAB digital radios are:
Pure
Roberts
Sony
Phillips
JVC
Panasonic