Radio 1 is operated by the BBC, which means that it does not broadcast adverts, except for adverts for its own programmes and events. While commercial radio stations such as Heart are funded through advertising, the BBC is a public broadcaster funded by the licence fee, which television owners in the UK must pay annually …
Many people believe that leaving the radio on while they are out of the house helps their dog with separation anxiety. If you go out to work every day, you might worry about your dog getting lonely and feeling anxious while listening to the sounds of traffic, building work and other noises outside. Leaving the …
There are lots of reasons why you might want a water-resistant radio. Perhaps you want to listen in the garden, in the shower, in the shed, by the pool or while working outside. You might even want to listen to the radio underwater while swimming. While there aren’t many fully waterproof radios on the market, …
What’s the best DAB radio on the market in the UK in 2019? That’s a tough question to answer, as there’s no single best radio for everyone. However, after reviewing hundreds of digital radios we’ve picked out our favourites in different categories to help you choose one that won’t disappoint. The first step in choosing …
Solar radios have a variety of uses. You can use them while you’re camping, fishing, trekking, sunbathing on the beach, or gardening. Solar radios are also very useful when there’s a power cut or in the event of an earthquake or other natural disaster. Many solar radios come with additional survival features like a flashlight …
Black Friday 2019 falls on the 29th of November, but many retailers start their sales early and extend them to Cyber Monday, which this year falls on the 2nd of December. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the US, and has traditionally been a big shopping day in the States. The tradition of …
The Roberts Revival iStream 2 and the Roberts Revival iStream3 are both internet radios with a very similar retro design. What’s the difference between them and which should you choose? In this article we’ll be answering these questions. Similarities First of all, let’s summarise what these two radios have in common: FM/DAB/DAB+/Internet radio Saves 30 …
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The cost of DAB radios has come down a lot in recent years. It used to be hard to find a DAB for less than £50, but these days there are dozens available. In fact, there’s almost too much choice, and it can be overwhelming. We’ve researched the market and picked out the top DAB …
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. Bluetooth is now quite a common feature in radios, so if you want a radio with Bluetooth there’s a lot of choice. In this article we’ve …
Whether you’re gardening, camping or just relaxing in the sun, it’s nice to be able to listen to the radio outdoors. However, you can’t just take a regular radio outside and expose it to the elements without expecting trouble. If you want to listen to the radio outside or in a greenhouse, it’s best to …