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The ClassicDAB is a compact and portable DAB and FM radio which benefits from all the usual fantastic DAB features including more stations in your area, scrolling text and tuning by station name<P>The ClassicDAB is simple to use, when you first switch it on it will automatically tune in all the radio stations available.You can then go through and store your favourites with the station preset button.
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The Classic DAB is a compact and portable DAB and FM radio which benefits from all the usual fantastic DAB features including more stations in your area, scrolling text and tuning by station name. The Classic DAB is simple to use, when you first switch it on it will automatically tune in all the radio stations available. You can then go through and store your favourites with the station preset button.
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By xtub
First DAB set I've bought - I live rurally & doubted whether reception would be any good. No need to worry, strength is fine. This set feels nice to handle and sound quality is excellent. Nice to have those extra stations, which I've previously had to access via the Freesat - oddly unsatisfactory, listening to radio on a TV.
My only niggle is that I haven't so far managed to memorise the entire operation set for using the preset and other features. Just a bit gloomy that using a radio becomes yet another thing that has a 'user interface'! I'll get over it...
My only niggle is that I haven't so far managed to memorise the entire operation set for using the preset and other features. Just a bit gloomy that using a radio becomes yet another thing that has a 'user interface'! I'll get over it...
64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By Miranda7
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I love my little radio. I wondered if it would work in a little village in west Dorset, in a valley, but it did and I now have perfect reception, which I never did with an old-style radio. Super!
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By DirtyBearIOW
The radio is fine. The sound is fine for the price. Not perfect, but I'm not sure what those who are complaining expect for under £40. I also think the presets are easy to do (and I'm a technophobe and slow with following instructions), so am not sure what people have found that is so complicated about setting them.
Why 2 stars you ask?
Well.... the batteries literally last a week to 2 weeks tops... and we only have the radio on in the bathroom when we are showering, so it hardly gets hammered usage-wise. As it takes 6 batteries at a time this is proving both irritating and expensive. If you have somewhere to plug it into the mains it's a cheap and cheerful option. If you haven't, then avoid this like the plague.
As I explained earlier, I'm a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology, and so don't understand why DAB radios seem to eat batteries up so quickly, or why nothing has been done to fix this problem.
EDITED TO ADD: The reason the batteries lasted so short a time was that I was using zinc instead of alkaline batteries. Alkaline ones definitely last longer, but even so need changing every 3 weeks (sooner if the usage is more than occasional).I thought I'd add this incase anyone else made the same mistake I did and used zinc ones. :-)
Why 2 stars you ask?
Well.... the batteries literally last a week to 2 weeks tops... and we only have the radio on in the bathroom when we are showering, so it hardly gets hammered usage-wise. As it takes 6 batteries at a time this is proving both irritating and expensive. If you have somewhere to plug it into the mains it's a cheap and cheerful option. If you haven't, then avoid this like the plague.
As I explained earlier, I'm a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology, and so don't understand why DAB radios seem to eat batteries up so quickly, or why nothing has been done to fix this problem.
EDITED TO ADD: The reason the batteries lasted so short a time was that I was using zinc instead of alkaline batteries. Alkaline ones definitely last longer, but even so need changing every 3 weeks (sooner if the usage is more than occasional).I thought I'd add this incase anyone else made the same mistake I did and used zinc ones. :-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent digital radio
Its been excellent. Easy to tune, clear and easy to listen to. Stylish design which fits any décor. Good product
Published 11 days ago by Mrs. G. Halliday
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing implementation
Purchased this a radio to use in the bathroom. The radio looks great, is light and has a clear display. However, Roberts have not thought through the operations of this radio. Read more
Published 13 days ago by London Boy
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
Have been needing a new radio for some time, did not want to spend a fortune so seeing the name Roberts on such a reasonably priced radio decided to order. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Tosca
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice simple to use
It takes a little while to get used to the navigation of the menu, but once you do its pretty easy to use. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Witt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slightly confusing operation slight downside to otherwise compact and...
Setup on FM for my Mum as the procedure for DAB was tiresome. Sound and user friendliness on FM fine.
Published 1 month ago by Man from poundstretcher
3.0 out of 5 stars
Shame
The ones that work are good but had to return two as they did not work at all which is very bad.This is why I have had to mark the product at 3 stars and not 4.
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Northrop
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointed with sound
This is quite a good little radio but I'm surprised that so many reviewers praise the sound quality. There is plenty of volume and no distortion but it lacks the crisp clarity.
Published 2 months ago by armchair jockey
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beware
The sound quality is too poor for this DAB radio to be a sensible purchase, although mechanically it works adequately
Published 2 months ago by TJ Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars
radio
I bought this to u se in my partner's house when visitng at weekends. The sound quality is good, and it is easy to programme with station pre-sets.. Good value.
Published 2 months ago by S. Cannadine
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quite Good in some respects
I now have several digital radios and must admit I bought this one on price (low) and brand reputation (high). Read more
Published 2 months ago by John W Pennell
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