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Technical Details
- Solar powered DAB radio with rechargeable battery pack
- Built-in rechargeable battery pack
- Multi language support
- 10 station presets
- Line in socket for iPod/MP3 playback
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
solarDAB is the world's first solar powered DAB radio. This stylish and compact 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. The batteries can be recharged either by sunlight or using supplied mains adaptor if there is not sufficient light available.
solarDAB is ideal for use in gardens, conservatories, greenhouses, on suitable windowsills, or away from home while camping, fishing, at the beach, or anywhere that you wish to listen to the radio away from conventional power sources.
For further information with regard to our product please visit our website at www.robertsradio.co.uk or call the customer care line on 01709 571722. If you need Technical Assistance please phone 0208 758 0338.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
111 of 113 people found the following review helpful
I bought one of these to use in the garden, being no mains power and not wanting to spend a small fortune on 6 'D' sized batteries for my other radio.
First impressions: Good quality build, rubberised controls, but no carrying handle. Headphone socket, mains adaptor socket and MP3 inputs on rear case. The mains adaptor itself covers 100-240V. You also have menu options as per which country you want the radio 'set up' to work in when you first switch it on.
Battery pack is 3 'AA' sized 2000mA nimh batteries wrapped in plastic that fit in a compartment in the bottom of the radio secured with 2 screws and has a tiny plug/socket connection.Has a rubber-ducky type antenna, which screws into place on the top. This has a telescopic antenna built in, but you may find (as I did) that the smaller antenna is sufficient in strong signal areas.
When switched on for the 1st time, tunes in very quickly to available stations. Sound quality more than adequate, but lacks a tone control. A glaring absence is the lack of FM. Radio had both band III and L-Band, so will receive transmissions abroad.
Solar panel is a 1 inch wide by approx 8 inch long strip along the top surface of the radio. Instructions warn that this will only produce current in natural sunlight, (so unlike my solar powered watch), cannot use fluorescent light for power.
There is a useful meter on the display relating to the solar panel, which indicates whether any sunlight is reaching the panel. According to the manual: If the meter shows some light, this supplements the battery pack. Over 50% will power the radio and provide some charge and if all the bars are shown, then enough to charge and power the radio at a moderate volume. It is not recommended to use the radio without the battery pack installed.
Battery pack requires an initial 24 hour conditioning charge.
I would have awarded it 5 stars, as it is a great idea, but:
No FM
No tone control
No carrying handle (even a removable one so solar panel can be unobstructed)
Does not use easily replaceable (and cheap) 'AA' batteries, rather than a battery pack costing 3 times as much when it finally dies.
Detract 1 star from the above. I use in more than one location, one of these is where DAB is very poor, hence FM would have been useful.
First impressions: Good quality build, rubberised controls, but no carrying handle. Headphone socket, mains adaptor socket and MP3 inputs on rear case. The mains adaptor itself covers 100-240V. You also have menu options as per which country you want the radio 'set up' to work in when you first switch it on.
Battery pack is 3 'AA' sized 2000mA nimh batteries wrapped in plastic that fit in a compartment in the bottom of the radio secured with 2 screws and has a tiny plug/socket connection.Has a rubber-ducky type antenna, which screws into place on the top. This has a telescopic antenna built in, but you may find (as I did) that the smaller antenna is sufficient in strong signal areas.
When switched on for the 1st time, tunes in very quickly to available stations. Sound quality more than adequate, but lacks a tone control. A glaring absence is the lack of FM. Radio had both band III and L-Band, so will receive transmissions abroad.
Solar panel is a 1 inch wide by approx 8 inch long strip along the top surface of the radio. Instructions warn that this will only produce current in natural sunlight, (so unlike my solar powered watch), cannot use fluorescent light for power.
There is a useful meter on the display relating to the solar panel, which indicates whether any sunlight is reaching the panel. According to the manual: If the meter shows some light, this supplements the battery pack. Over 50% will power the radio and provide some charge and if all the bars are shown, then enough to charge and power the radio at a moderate volume. It is not recommended to use the radio without the battery pack installed.
Battery pack requires an initial 24 hour conditioning charge.
I would have awarded it 5 stars, as it is a great idea, but:
No FM
No tone control
No carrying handle (even a removable one so solar panel can be unobstructed)
Does not use easily replaceable (and cheap) 'AA' batteries, rather than a battery pack costing 3 times as much when it finally dies.
Detract 1 star from the above. I use in more than one location, one of these is where DAB is very poor, hence FM would have been useful.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I am very pleased with this product. I generally keep it where there is good natural light and the battery recharges well. The reception is excellent and the operation clear and simple.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Very easy to operate and tune , good sound quality - better than my existing mains Sony DAB.Just wish it had a handle for carrying round the garden.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nice and functional
I've had one of these for a good few years now. The sound quality is excellent and gives a decent volume. I've never had any problems with reception. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. B. L. Jones
limited solar charge
This is a fine working radio within its limitations of being just DAB. I find it easy to carry with the little notch in the back, and it feels robust and easy to clean when it's... Read more
Published 15 months ago by outdoorgirl
Battery replacement
Hello,
I was lucky enough to win one of these in a raffle. I have used it every day since sept 2010 when I got it, only for an hour or so. Read more
I was lucky enough to win one of these in a raffle. I have used it every day since sept 2010 when I got it, only for an hour or so. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dr. A. T. Pickering
Love this
The radio just delivers everything that is advertised. Very well used in the house, and so handy if your working outside.
Published 16 months ago by James
great great great
I wanted a radio that was portable, solar powered and good dab sound.....this ticks all the boxes for me. The sound is really good for a small radio and its really easy to use. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. T. Griffin
Robert Radio
We have had this radio about 3 months the speaker is a little bit tinny but then it is a small radio if you wan,t hi fi get a bigger radio. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. R. Greening
Roberts SOLARDAB-BK Solar Powered DAB Radio
I bought this great little radio to accompany me in the garden. DAB reception in our area is poor so I am thrilled that this has caused very little problem for this radio once the... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Susie
not charging!!!
done the initial 24 hr mains charge, radio very easy to set up and good sound, after a couple days out in the garden i noticed that the battery indicator was going down dispite... Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by J. D. Pallant
Roberts is best!
The best radio we have every bought. classy appearance, user friendly to handle. Controls very easy to use and logically laid out. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by converted cook
awesome radio
Though not that cheap for its size, been using it on a regular basis and had to charge it only once(the initial charge). Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by D. Park
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