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- DAB/FM RDS wavebands
- Solar, battery or mains powered
- Built-in battery/solar charger
- Station name/multi preset mode
- One touch instant access to favourite station
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Roberts introduce the next generation solarDAB radio.This stylish and compact DAB/FM RDS portable radio has a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio.The solarDAB has a built-in battery/solar charger and comes complete with 3 x LR6 (AA size) rechargeable batteries. There are LED indicators for charge/battery and solar levels, rotaty tuning and volume controls, multiple presets, favourite station button, aux in socket for iPod/MP3 playback and headphone socket.
solarDAB is ideal for use in gardens, conservatories, greenhouses, on suitable windowsills or away from home whilst camping, fishing, at the beach or anywhere that you wish to listen to the radio away from conventional power sources.
Product Description
Roberts introduce the next generation solarDAB radio. This stylish and compact DAB/FM portable radio has a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio. There is a level indicator on the display screen that shows the power level generated by the solar panel. Under good conditions, there is sufficient power generated to charge the batteries and power the radio. The built in rechargeable battery pack is charged whenever the solar panel receives direct sunlight. Once fully charged, the low power consumption of solarDAB allows the batteries to power the radio for up to 27 hours without the need to recharge them. The radio can then be used away from sunlight or mains electricity until recharging becomes necessary.
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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
Almost bought the 'old' model at the same price until I read reviews, the new version is great and appears to have incorporated all the points raised by reviewers of the original model.
Overall quality is excellent, it is simple to use, sounds great and provides almost complete flexibility as regards power supply. Battery life is exceptional, even on cloudy days or indoors when the solar panel cannot operate to full potential.
This is a replacement for our existing 'portable' DAB radio which lasts an average of six hours using six 'D' batteries.
You may think the price is a bit steep, but I am going to save a small fortune in batteries alone.
UPDATE: 15 Feb 2011.
Still like new and going strong, buying quality really pays off.
Last summer solar power kept it going with minimal mains charging.
During the winter we've used in in the conservatory mainly on mains,
but the solar capabilty came into its own when we had powercuts.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
Overall quality is excellent, it is simple to use, sounds great and provides almost complete flexibility as regards power supply. Battery life is exceptional, even on cloudy days or indoors when the solar panel cannot operate to full potential.
This is a replacement for our existing 'portable' DAB radio which lasts an average of six hours using six 'D' batteries.
You may think the price is a bit steep, but I am going to save a small fortune in batteries alone.
UPDATE: 15 Feb 2011.
Still like new and going strong, buying quality really pays off.
Last summer solar power kept it going with minimal mains charging.
During the winter we've used in in the conservatory mainly on mains,
but the solar capabilty came into its own when we had powercuts.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
63 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I bought a wind-up radio that cost about £20 and it was a total waste of money. Wind-up radios are a nice idea but the effort to wind-up every few minutes means you can never really just enjoy listening. Even if you have strong arms it is still a bit too much work to wind enough to give you 20 minutes...which I never managed even once to achieve. Additionally, the sound fades very qickly on a wind-up radio and I stopped using mine very soon after I'd bought it. I was bought this radio as a gift and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to have a no-nonsense, quality radio. Having three ways to power the radio is brilliant. It has a nice tone when listening to Classic FM or talk shows such as radio 4 for example. It is simple to operate and I know I will be using this radio at my allotment, when I do the decorating, for picnics, when I cook and with earphones when I go to bed. The reception of DAB is very good. Although quite expensive to buy I think this radio will prove to be worth every penny because the cost of batteries won't be an issue. The instruction booklet is very clear too. This is not a boom box, so if you want something that can blast out very high volume then this is not for you! It's the sort of radio you want for having background chat and music as you work or play. I hope this helps you choose with confidence!
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I wanted a radio for my bathroom that I could plug an MP3 player into, so I started to search the Internet. I quickly came upon the Roberts range of radios and found this model that not only accepts an aux input, but charges itself from solar energy!
My Roberts sits on my bathroom window sill and although I have frosted glass and that window doesn't get direct sunlight, it does seem to be charging itself. I'm sure if it does get low on charge I can simply leave it on a sunnier window sill for a day whilst I'm out.
This is my first DAB radio and on first use it tuned itself in easily. I tried FM and although it's a little slow at manually tuning for the first time, the reception is good. The advantage of FM over DAB is I don't have to wait for a couple of seconds when I turn the radio on to hear sound. I do find DAB slightly annoying in that respect. The aux input works easily and I can now plug either my phone or MP3 player into the radio and listen at quite a respectable volume. There isn't a tone control on my Roberts, but whether in my tiled bathroom or carpeted bedroom the sound is good.
In summary, the good points are: solar powered, volume, tone, aux input, portable & looks British!
The negatives: DAB 'lag' when turning on, time delay when moving from one room to another with a radio on FM.
Wish list: Port for SD card would be nice.
I'm now looking at one of the larger Roberts CD/DAB players for my living room :-)
Steve Boyer, Halifax, West Yorkshire
My Roberts sits on my bathroom window sill and although I have frosted glass and that window doesn't get direct sunlight, it does seem to be charging itself. I'm sure if it does get low on charge I can simply leave it on a sunnier window sill for a day whilst I'm out.
This is my first DAB radio and on first use it tuned itself in easily. I tried FM and although it's a little slow at manually tuning for the first time, the reception is good. The advantage of FM over DAB is I don't have to wait for a couple of seconds when I turn the radio on to hear sound. I do find DAB slightly annoying in that respect. The aux input works easily and I can now plug either my phone or MP3 player into the radio and listen at quite a respectable volume. There isn't a tone control on my Roberts, but whether in my tiled bathroom or carpeted bedroom the sound is good.
In summary, the good points are: solar powered, volume, tone, aux input, portable & looks British!
The negatives: DAB 'lag' when turning on, time delay when moving from one room to another with a radio on FM.
Wish list: Port for SD card would be nice.
I'm now looking at one of the larger Roberts CD/DAB players for my living room :-)
Steve Boyer, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Radio heaven
Needed a DAB portable for moving around the house and garden. This turned out to be ideal...charges when out in the garden, plugs in when stationary in any room for a while. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Bobbie
Reasonable radio, poor quality batteries
The radio itself is stylish in design and simple to use. However, considering the cost of the item and the supposed reputation for quality attached to the 'Roberts' name, the... Read more
Published 11 days ago by HAL
Roberts Solar DAB Radio
I bought the same radio as a present for someone a few months ago and liked it that much I bought a 2nd one for myself. Its spot on for using outdoors with the solar power cells. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mr. A. Popple
Little Solar Gem!
I have been living with my green Roberts Solar DAB radio for a few months now and feel I have come to a conclusion - It's a real gem! Read more
Published 19 days ago by photofletch
Peter B
A clever concept spoilt by the quality of the speakers which are "boomie" with too little treble. Intended for use in the bathroom, I am a little disappointed.
Published 22 days ago by Peter J. Bosworth
Great sound - when the battery is full
I love this radio - I bought it for my bathroom and it is loud enough not to be drowned out over shower/toilet flushing etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pickle11
Disappointing.
The supplied rechargeable batteries only provide approximately 5 mins of power despite previously being mains-charged for over 7 hours (as stated in user guide). Read more
Published 1 month ago by CC
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I got this radio for my 75 year old mum. It arrived and I used it for a week before passing it on. It is so easy to use and the sound is wonderful and rich. Read more
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