Vinyl has been experiencing something of a renaissance in recent years. While online streaming and MP3s are convenient, it’s still nice to have a physical copy of a record. Sales of vinyl in the UK hit a 25-year high in 2016, so it’s not surprising…
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Can You Get a Mobile Phone with DAB Radio?
The mobile phone has increasingly become the device of choice and is pushing other devices into the margins. That’s largely due to capacity and functionality having increased tremendously so that the mobile phone is now capable of much more than just making phone calls and…
Best Budget DAB Radios (UK 2018)
When the first DAB radios were released in the UK in the late 1990s they were very expensive, often costing over £500. It wasn’t until 2002 when Pure released the first sub-£100 DAB radio, the Evoke 1, that DAB radios became affordable for most people….
What’s the Best Frequency for an FM Transmitter in the UK?
An FM transmitter allows you to stream audio from your phone through your car speakers using Bluetooth. It effectively turns your phone or other portable device into a mini radio station that only broadcasts a few metres. To work, the FM transmitter needs to be…
Panasonic RF-D20BT Compact Splash Proof Radio Review
Summary: Nice design and sound quality let down by disappointing controls and battery life. Buy it online: See on Amazon The RF-D20BT is a budget-priced FM/DAB radio from well-known Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic. It offers Bluetooth and a splash-proof design, which set it apart from…
Lava Kaliko Personal DAB Radio Review
Summary: Very affordable, but there are better pocket DAB radios out there. Buy it online: See on Amazon The Kaliko is a compact pocket radio that picks ups FM, DAB and DAB+ stations. It’s made by British audio-visual brand Lava and is a relatively new…
Does DAB Radio Work in Spain?
By 2017, DAB radio was available in 38 countries, amounting to 2,100 services and 420 million people able to receive them. However, British visitors to Spain and expats living there will want to know what’s available for them. DAB Stations Available in Spain Spain was…
AZATOM Pocket C1 DAB Radio Review
Summary: Compact, light and versatile with good sound quality for its size. Buy it online: See on Amazon The AZATOM Pocket C1 is a small portable DAB radio. Despite the name ‘Pocket’, it’s not really designed for using in your pocket and features a speaker…
What Frequency Is BBC Radio 1Xtra Broadcast On?
BBC Radio 1Xtra is an urban music station that has been on the air since 2002. It’s only broadcast on digital radio, digital TV and the internet, so you won’t be able to find it on an AM/FM radio. On DAB it uses the BBC…
What Frequency Is Planet Rock Broadcast On?
Planet Rock is the UK’s most popular rock radio station. It’s a digital-only radio station, which means you can’t receive it on AM or FM. To tune into Planet Rock on DAB radio, you don’t need to know a frequency as you just have to…