Handheld DAB Digital Radios
This page provides information on the range of DAB
digital radio receivers available in the UK.
 DAB Latest - March 2008:It's been a busy time for DAB. We recorded a special audio show covering recent DAB developments. Download or listen online to Show 24 of our show for the full story. |
To discuss DAB, to comment
on a receiver, or to see comments on the various DAB receivers on the
market, see our DAB
discussion forum.
The following types of DAB radios are available:
 Low-priced DAB with FM - The Pure ONE. Martin Dawes £45 |
 Low-priced handheld DAB - The PSDAB2004Argos |
 Add DAB to your Hi-fi - The Intempo DA-01. Amazon £39.99 |
Handheld DAB receivers
The most convenient way to get DAB - a handheld battery-powered receiver. Note that DAB signals aren't as strong as standard FM signals, which is why many have telescopic aerials. Don't expect the signal when on the move to be as good as a decent FM walkman...
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Acoustic Solutions Available for £89.99 from Argos |
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Aria A-3000 Grade B version available for £57.99 from Maplin (Cat no: L37AT) Great value |
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Bush PSDAB2004
Details: Handheld personal DAB radio with a rubberised finish. 4-way joystick navigation, automatically compiles list of favourite stations, 10 preset memories, station hold and a backlit display. Supplied with stereo earphones Manufacturers page: Click here Available for £40.97 from Dixons Available for £39.99 from Argos Available for £58.98 from Tribal UK |
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Ferguson FRG810D Details: Ten station preset and a large LCD display. Battery powered (18 hours battery life). Dimensions: 247mm x 178mm x 58mm Weight: 60g Last seen for £69.99 from Dixons |
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Grundig GRD300
DAB Details: Portable DAB unit from Grundig. LCD display and 6 preset station memories. Became available in October 2003 Last seen for £64.99 from Dixons |
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iAudio D2 with DAB Digital Radio |
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Ministry of
Sound MOSDR011 Details: Handheld portable DAB receiver. Rechargeable battery pack, four-way joystick, 10 preset memories, M bass system, station hold, clock, blue backlight display showing scrolling station information, integrated antenna, stereo headphones and carrying case. Became available in Feb 2003. Manufacturers site: www.ministryofsound.com. Available for £81.79 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £129.99 from Argos |
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oono MiniDAB 2Plus2 MP3 Player NEW This little unit runs from a rechargeable battery, supports PC connectivity for transferring of content, and direct recording in MP3 format - something not found in other DAB radios. It also has a stereo line-in socket (which can also accept a mic), for direct recording to MP3 format (rates up to 256kbps) - all without the need for a PC. The unit takes an SD card, and has a built-in speaker for radio and MP3 playback. More on our oono MiniDAB page Available for £179.99 from AdvancedMP3players (with free 2Gig card while stocks last) |
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Perstel DR
101 Details: Handheld portable DAB receiver. Smaller than a cassette tape, powered by two AA batteries (can be mains powered too) and complete with leather case and stereo headphones, this is an easy-to-use pocket radio, great for getting DAB on the move. Available for £99.99 from Maplin Electronics (Cat No.L77AH) . |
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Perstel DR
201 Details: Handheld portable DAB receiver with MP3 player, FM radio and voice recorder. Supports MP3, WMA, AAC audio formats. Powered by two AA batteries (8 hours battery life). Available for £128.45 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £159.99 from Maplin Electronics (Cat No. L28AH) |
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Perstel DR
301 Details: Handheld portable DAB receiver with FM radio and MP3. Upgradeable by USB. Time shifting up to 1 minute. Records onto SD card (in MP2 format). Powered by three AA batteries . Available for £147.45 from 24-7 Electrical |
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Perstel Bluenote For more details, see our Perstel Bluenote page |
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Philips DAB DA1000 Details: DAB/FM tuner with 20 station presets. Stereo earphones with integrated antenna. 10 hours playback time. White backlit dot matrix LCD display. Powered by 2 x AA rechargeable batteries Available for £74.99 from Amazon |
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Pure Digital PocketDAB
1000/ HRX1000 |
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Pure Digital PocketDAB 2000 With MP3 |
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Roberts ROB
RD14 Portable Details: LCD display, DAB and FM10 presets, pre-defined tones. Runs off 2 x AA batteries. Dimensions: 95 x 65 x 23mm. Available for £79.98 from Empire Direct |
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Sony XDR-M1 Details: Small portable DAB player with four line display. Has an FM radio. DAB and FM tuner. Remote control . Announced February 2005. Available for £103.85 from ASDA online Available for £109.99 from Empire Direct Available for £137.76 from HiFiBitz Available for £149.99 from Argos |
Prices, specifications and offers are subject to alteration. Refer to the websites that we link to for latest prices, information and conditions DAB
receivers are available from: Dixons,
Comet,
Tesco,
Currys, Martin Dawes ,
Empire Direct, HiFiBitz , Revo,
Wavestation , Tribal UK
, Argos
and
24-7
Electrical.
PC-based radio receivers (including DAB) are available from Amazon
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