a powerful compact radio ?

kronas · 04-10-2005, 00:49

i know this Maybe a strange request but i cant for the life in me fathom any that i have seen, but does anyone have a recommendation on a small powerful radio, by powerful i mean something that can pull weak stations, FM, AM, MW compatable ?

Martin · 04-10-2005, 01:15

I have heard good things about portable DAB radio's! Such as... http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...673500-0556461 Not sure if it's what you are looking for tho.

kronas · 04-10-2005, 01:17

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I have heard good things about portable DAB radio's! Such as... http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...673500-0556461 Not sure if it's what you are looking for tho.

a bit over the budget but thanks, i managed to find one for about ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£25 old style dial based tuner for the mother

its a roberts R9903, just hope i made the right choice.

Martin · 04-10-2005, 01:24

Review here http://www.simplyradios.com/acatalog/rev99033.htm

Looks okay!

kronas · 04-10-2005, 01:28

thats where i purchased it from

marky · 04-10-2005, 01:31

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thats where i purchased it from

You cant beat a roberts

my gramps was blind and thats what they gave him

Martin · 04-10-2005, 01:33

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thats where i purchased it from

I'm feeling psychic tonight.... lol

kronas · 04-10-2005, 01:41

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You cant beat a roberts

my gramps was blind and thats what they gave him

i had a feeling the name roberts was a good brand for some reason lol
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I'm feeling psychic tonight.... lol

quick quick will i ever be in love and 'score with a chick' ????

Roy MM · 04-10-2005, 03:52

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quick quick will i ever be in love and 'score with a chick' ????

But live in hope, watch for avarian flu as well.

**Graham M** · 04-10-2005, 12:45

You stated in the first post that you wanted it to be able to pull FM and AM yet you go on to talk about DAB radios???

im confused...

jrhnewark · 04-10-2005, 14:00

How very confusing. I've never heard them called 'powerful' before!

You want a selective/sensitive radio. One of the main things to look for are the filter specs - a lot of cheap radios have 400 or 300kHz filters. You really want either 180kHz or even 150kHz filters, e.g. the same as in most car radios.

No doubt, most shops selling even quality radios may not be able to tell you about this. Have a look at www.nevadaradio.co.uk, they've always been spot on with me.

As for DAB, that's a whole different ball game. Without being too technical about it, you really want either a Pure model at home or a Philips DA1000 or Elansat if you're on the move.

Of course, DAB is far more pricey and not necessarily any better for what you need - all it offers is more choice, the sound quality is no better than FM!

James, who spends far too much of his time writing about these things and attempting to understand the concepts behind it!

(Oh, and if you want more advice from people who know what they're on about - more than me! - try www.ukonair.com

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marky · 04-10-2005, 14:13

Now its me thats confused, dab radio was only mentioned once and quickly dismissed

jrhnewark · 04-10-2005, 14:17

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Now its me thats confused, dab radio was only mentioned once and quickly dismissed

I was just trying to be thorough - I don't think the OP wants DAB at all.

marky · 04-10-2005, 14:21

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I was just trying to be thorough - I don't think the OP wants DAB at all.

We know and he bought this one http://www.simplyradios.com/acatalog/rev99033.htm

Martin · 04-10-2005, 17:16

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As for DAB, that's a whole different ball game. Without being too technical about it, you really want either a Pure model at home or a Philips DA1000 or Elansat if you're on the move.

Of course, DAB is far more pricey and not necessarily any better for what you need - all it offers is more choice, the sound quality is no better than FM!

DAB is bloody great!! For a start Capital Gold that's normally on mushy MW is crystal clear stereo! There's the info too ie what song is playing. Sound quality is super duper!!