DAB Digital Radios

This page provides information on the range of DAB digital radio receivers available in the UK.

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DAB Digital Radio
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The following types of DAB radios are available:

Radio & Telly DAB Quick Picks
Low-priced DAB with FM - The Pure ONE. Martin Dawes £45	Low-priced handheld DAB - The PSDAB2004 Argos £49.99	Add DAB to your Hi-fi - The Intempo DA-01. Play.com £39.99

Portable DAB receivers

Designed for dining room tables, kitchens and bedrooms, these are commonly mains-powered (although some run off batteries too). Features vary, but portables are a common entry point to digital radio.

	Acoustic Solutions DAB/FM Clock Radio (DRF400X) Details: Clock radio with DAB and FM radio. Sleep/snooze and headphone socket. Available for £39.99 from Argos (Cat No: 513/2038) More information and review
	Acoustic Solutions Portal 2 Details: Portable DAB and FM radio with digital display, stereo speakers, headphone and line output. Has 6 DAB and 6 FM presets. Comes with mains power adapter, and can run from 6 x 'C' batteries. Available for £59.99 from Argos (Cat No: 500/3019)
	Alba CXDAB201 - Radio / cassette / CD / DAB Details: DAB/FM/MW analogue tuner with 10 station presets. CD plater with 16 programmable tracks. Repeat, intro scan, random, play, search functions. Remote control. Mains operated or requires 8 x C batteries. Available for £49.99 from Argos
	Alba TRDAB2810 Details: DAB/FM digital tuner with 20 station presets. Mains operated or requires 4 x C batteries. Available for £19.99 from Amazon Available for £29.99 from Argos
	Alba TRDAB2820 WHT Details: DAB/FM PLL digital tuner with 20 station presets. Mains operated or requires 6 x C batteries. Available for £49.99 from Argos
	Alba TRDAB2830 WHT Details: DAB with FM. 20 station presets. Mains operated or requires 6 x C batteries. Available for £34.99 from Argos Available for £36.56 from ASDA online
	BT Aviator 10M Details: Stereo combined FM and DAB radio. Plays back MP3s via an SD or MMC Card. Has a 10 minute record and playback facility. The BT Aviator 10M incorporates all the functions of DAB technology complemented with innovative design and style and excellent stereo sound quality. 10 station presets. Built-in alarm clock, with snooze function. Both mains and battery operated. Dimensions: 230mm x 100mm x 220mm Outputs: Line Out & Headphone Last seen for £59.99 from BT Shop
	Bush Clock Radio DABCR2003 Details: Clock radio with orange backlit LCD display. Dimmer, 10 station favourites memory, Sleep and snooze facilities. Headphone and line out socket. Battery back-up system. Became available Oct 2003. Available for £77.54 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £79.99 from Argos (Cat no: 512/7328)
	Bush Clock Radio DABCR2004NEW Details: DAB Clock Radio with FM. Auto time-set, scrolling test, headphone socket. Snooze & sleep functions. Became available mid-2005. Available for £49.99 from Argos (Cat no: 513/0511)
	Bush Home DABTR2003 Details: 2 line LCD integrated icon display. Auto time update function via DAB. 10 FM station presets and 10 DAB favourites presets. Stereo output, bass boost and electronic volume control. Carry handle. 3.5mm headphone socket. Mains or battery operated (6 x C type batteries). Became available Oct 2003. Available for £59.99 from Argos (Cat no: 500/2955)
	Bush Home DABTR2005 Details: DAB and FM. 10 station preset. Carry handle. 3.5mm headphone socket. Mains or battery operated (6 x C type batteries). Available for £39.08 from ASDA online Available for £49.99 from Argos (Cat no: 500/4599)
	Creative SoundWorks 500 Details: With FM. Alarm, Snooze and Sleep functions. 6 Presets, Mains or battery operated, headphone socket. Available for £39.99 from Amazon
	Crown CDR240 Portable DAB Radio Details: With FM, Mains or battery operated, headphone socket. Available for £53.86 from Tribal UK
	Ferguson FRG-120D Details: Alarm clock function Listen to DAB or FM radio. Backlit LCD display. Stereo speakers. 8 station presets Battery or mains power. Last seen for £99.99 from Dixons
	Genus PR1i Details: Record, rewind and replay live radio 10 minutes of music inbuilt memory Alarm clock function DAB and FM tuner 10 station presets Clock Recording function Available for £135.55 from 24-7 Electrical
	Goodmans GCD200 DAB Details: Goodmans GCD200 Active DAB Personal CD with Speakers. CD player with digital FM/MW and DAB tuner. 7 hours CD playback and 15 hours DAB using alkaline batteries. Line output socket. Can recharge standard Ni-Cad batteries. 10 pre-set service memories for DAB with auto set/tune function. More at www.goodmansdigital.co.uk Available for £149.99 from Argos
	Goodmans GCDR1930 DAB Clock Radio Details: DAB clock radio, Dual alarm, Sleep & snooze function. More at www.goodmansdigital.co.uk Available for £56.99 from Argos
	Goodmans GCDR1955 DAB Clock Radio Details: DAB clock radio, Dual alarm, Sleep & snooze function. More at www.goodmansdigital.co.uk Available for £69.99 from Amazon Available for £79.95 from Argos
	Grundig Opus Radio LOWEST PRICE Details: Mains-powered stereo DAB radio. LCD display and 10 preset station memories. Has headphone and stereo phono outputs. Became available in October 2003. Dimensions: 255 x 130 x 100 mm Last seen for £44.97 at Currys
	Hitachi KH1000D Details: Listen to DAB or FM radio, Preset your favourite 20 stations, Backlit LCD display. Last seen for £79.99 from Dixons
	Hitachi KH35D - DAB / FM / CD / MP3 Details: DAB and FM Wavebands Pause, rewind and record live radio 10 Station presets Bass Boost Battery & mains Line Out Function . Last seen for £79.97 from Dixons
	Hitachi CX500 Details:DAB/FM digital tuner 20 station presets,Programmable play. Last seen for £79.99 from Dixons
	Hitachi KC1000 DAB CD Clock Radio Details: DAB Digital radio, Digital FM/AM Tuner, Twin back-lit LCD display, Programmable CD player, Blue backlit display Last seen for £99.99 from Dixons
	Intempo Digital KTB-01 Details: Alarm Clock, Sleep & Snooze, Dual band DAB & FM, Mains and Battery. Manufacturers site: www.intempodigital.com Available for £56.75 from Dabs.com Available for £63.04 from ASDA online Available for £74.97 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £79.99 from Argos
	Intempo Digital PG-01 Details: DAB and FM stereo, mains-powered with alarm clock and 'sleep mode'. Became available August 2003. Manufacturers site: www.intempodigital.com Available for £64.98 from Dabs.com Available for £99.99 from Argos
	Intempo Digital RS-01 Details: Alarm with selectable wake up mode (CD/Radio/Buzzer), Snooze & Sleep Dual alarm, two separate wake up settings Stylish design with latest accent colours Top Loading CD Player (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) LCD screen with adjustable brightness setting Real time clock with auto-update Headphone socket & Remote control Full range dynamic stereo speakers -1.2 watts RMS 8 presets (4 DAB & 4 FM) Manufacturers site: www.intempodigital.com Available for £71.95 from Dabs.com
	Intempo TRS-01 Details: At less than 4cm thick, the Intempo TRS DAB digital radio is both sleek and stylish. It's also both mains and battery powered, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can enjoy one of the 10 pre-set DAB stations all to yourself. And weighing just 40g, this Intempo digital radio is great to take anywhere. Available for £39.95 from John Lewis Available for £39.99 from Amazon Available for £39.99 from Currys.
	LG LPCBM340 Details: Portable CD player with DAB. 4 mode Equaliser, plays MP3/CD-R/CD-RW/CD, single logic CST Deck, AM/FM Tuner with RDS, remote Control. Available for £129.99 from Amazon
	Matsui R100 Details: Digital audio quality DAB tuner Mains power 20 stations presets Stereo speakers . Last seen for £34.99 from Dixons
	Matsui DAB R101 Details: Combined DAB and FM. Mains power. 10 stations presets. Stereo speakers. Clock. Headphone socket Last seen for £39.99 from Dixons
	Ministry of Sound MOSRC023 CD Radio Details: CD-R/RW compatible, Optical out, MW/FM with 40 presets, Line out, full remote control. Mains operated or requires 6 x C batteries (included). Available for £149.99 from Argos
	Morphy Richards Ordio DAB 27015 Details: FM RDS, 14 Presets, Line Out, RF F-Connector. Mains & battery operated Available for £99.99 from Argos
	Morphy Richards Ordio DAB Rewind 27016 Details: FM RDS, Rewind Up to 5 minutes, 24 Presets, Optical Digital Line Out, RF F-Connector. Mains & battery operated. Available for £112.92 from 24-7 Electrical
	Panasonic RFD1 Portable DAB Radio Details: DAB/FM Radio with 20 station presets, clock and sleep timer. Available for £99.99 from Argos
	Philips AJ5100 Portable DAB Radio Details: DAB/FM Radio (with RDS). 20 station presets. Mains or battery opearted, Bass reflex speaker system. Available for £69.79 from Argos
	PURE's The Bug / Bug Too RECORD DAB Details: Pause, rewind & record live radio (Sky+ for radio!), Alarm clock, bug eye display, SD memory card compatibility, MP3 playback via SD card, USB port and 10 station preset. Available in White or Graphite Grey. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £99.99 from HiFiBitz Available for £109.99 from Empire Direct
	PURE Chronos Clock Radio Details: Clock radio, 10 presets, four settable alarms, sleep and snooze. Screen has dimmer. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £75.98 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £79.99 from Tesco.com Available for £137.76 from HiFiBitz Know of another online supplier? Let us know
	PURE Chronos II Clock Radio Details: Four Alarms, DAB and FM, Light sensor, Intellitext and TextScan for better radiotext. Upgradeable to DAB+ Available for £69.99 from Empire Direct Available for £69 from John Lewis
	PURE DAB ELAN Details: Portable, 16 preset stations, scrolling text display, Battery & mains powered. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £55 from Martin Dawes Available for £64.68 from Empire Direct Available for �69.99 from Woolworths Available for £69.50 from Argos
	PURE DAB EVOKE 1 Details: Portable, 6 preset stations, scrolling text display, Mains lead supplied. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £89.99 from Argos
	PURE EVOKE 1 ELGAR Details: Portable, 6 preset stations, scrolling text display, Mains lead supplied. Special edition of the PURE EVOKE, in a high-lacquer cherry-wood veneer case with a striking white on blue scrolling LCD display. Launched April 2003. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Last seen for £109.99 at Currys
	PURE DAB EVOKE 1XT Details: Alarm setting with station or tone selection, countdown timer for kitchen use, RF F-connector for 75 Ohm DAB aerial connection (telescopic aerial supplied). USB connector for software upgrades. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £77.50 from Martin Dawes Available for £83.80 from ASDA online Available for £89.99 from Argos
	PURE EVOKE 2 Details: Stereo. Mains or battery (6 x C batteries), 3.5mm socket for stereo analogue audio output. plus DAB optical output, 6 presets Date and time display. Launched April 2003 Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital XT model available for £110.49 from Currys XT model available for £133.87 from Empire Direct Available for £119.99 from Argos
	PURE Move DAB/FM Details: Portable, 20 preset stations. DAB and FM, textScan (pause and scroll text), USB port. Headphone socket. Mains or rechargeable built-in battery. Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £89.99 from Argos
	PURE One Details: A full-featured DAB / FM radio - the One is available in three colours (as well as a special TalkSport branded version). Has 20 station presets, clock, timer, supports better handling of scrolling text and is powered either by mains or batteries. Has a USB socket, for software upgrades. Launched May 2006. See our review on our Pure One page We discussed and reviewed the Pure One in show #03 of the Frequencycast Podcast. Available for £45 from Martin Dawes Available for £49 from Empire Direct TalkSport-branded version available for £41.04 from Dixons
	PURE Siesta DAB Clock Radio Details: DAB and FM. Three alarms, Intellitext™ and SCAN™ for enhanced radiotext. Designed and manufactured with the environment in mind. Auto dimmer adjust brightness of display. Upgradeable to DAB+ Available for £46.98 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £49.97 from Tesco.com Know of another online supplier? Let us know
	PURE SONUS-1XT - with voice technology Voice technology, alarm, snooze handle, record timers and a USB connection to support software updates. Uses unique iVOX technology to speak station names, the time and alarm settings - all in human voice. Also uses VET technology to ensure audio level of stations stats constant. Released Feb 2005 Available for £89.99 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £90 from Martin Dawes Available for £94.99 from Amazon Available for �109.99 from Empire Direct Available for £119 from John Lewis
	PURE Tempus -1 Details: 2 x alarms, 9 x timers, snooze, sleep timer, USB connector for software upgrades, autotune, 10 presets, blue LCD display with variable brightness. Dimensions: 210 x 175 x 110 mm Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £89.98 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £99.99 from Argos
	Relisys RDAB100 Details: Stereo combined FM and DAB radio. 10 station presets. Built-in alarm clock, with snooze function. Mains powered. Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 17 cm x 13 cm Found for £55 at Specialtech Know of another supplier? Contact us
	Revo Blik RadioStation This is a combined DAB digital radio, FM radio with RDS, and Wi-Fi internet radio. It's also the first commercially-available radio to support the upcoming DAB+ standard. It has an alarm clock and allows you to plug-in your MP3 player. More details on our Revo page or at www.revo.co.uk Available for £149.99 direct from Revo or from AdvancedMP3players (*10% off Revo Radios* if you use the code affrevo* at AdvancedMP3players while stocks last!). Also at Maplin* (Save £7 if you sign up to Maplin's newsletter)
	Revo Uno Stylish DAB radio designed in the UK. Features DAB, FM and an iPod speaker system. Has an alarm clock and is available in four colours. Mains-powered with stereo headphone socket. More details on our Revo page or at www.revo.co.uk Available for £59.95 from AdvancedMP3players (*10% off Revo Radios* if you use the code affrevo* at AdvancedMP3players while stocks last!). Also available direct from Revo, or from John Lewis*
	Revo Pico The Pico from UK firm Revo features DAB, FM and an iPod speaker system. Powered either via the mains or by the built-in rechargeable battery. Splashproof and available in 3 colours. Optional remote and car charger available. More details on our Revo page or at www.revo.co.uk Available for £79.95 from AdvancedMP3players (*10% off Revo Radios* if you use the code affrevo* at AdvancedMP3players while stocks last!). Also available direct from Revo, or from John Lewis*
	Revo Pico+ Similar to the DAB Pico above, the 'plus' model adds "timeshift" - the ability to pause, rewind and record live radio. The Pico+ supports SD memory cards for recording and you can play MP3 files. Powered either via the mains or by the built-in rechargeable battery. Splashproof and available in 3 colours. This model also includes a remote control and car charger. More details on our Revo page or at www.revo.co.uk Available for £99.95 from AdvancedMP3players (*10% off Revo Radios* if you use the code affrevo* at AdvancedMP3players while stocks last!). Also available direct from Revo, or from John Lewis*
	Roberts Gemini RD1 Portable Details: Records radio onto SD card, LCD display, clock radio alarm. Runs off mains, or 4 x D batteries. In stores from November 2003. Dimensions: 260 x 195 x 130mm Available for £169.99 from Empire Direct Last seen for £189.91 at Currys
	Roberts Gemini RD2 Portable Details: LCD display, dial tuning, 5 presets, clock. Runs off mains, or 4 x D batteries. Became available on the 30th October 2003. Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 125mm. Last seen for £129.99 from Currys
	Roberts Gemini RD3 Portable Details: LCD display, dial tuning, 20 presets, clock. Runs off mains, or 6 x C batteries. In stores from October 2003. Dimensions: 260 x 160 x 76mm Available for around £110 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £132.99 from HiFiBitz Available for £139.99 from Argos
	Roberts Gemini RD5 Portable Details: A compact digital radio ideal for use around the home or in the office. Features: Search/manual tuning, 10 station presets, rotary control for station/menu selection, telescopic aerial, AC mains socket, external DAB aerial socket. Requires 4x D batteries Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 125mm. Available for £128.99 from 24-7 Electrical
	Roberts Gemini RD6 Portable Details: LCD display, 10 presets, remote control, clock (which remains on), digital optical output. Launched in October 2003. Available for £155.99 from 24-7 Electrical
	Roberts Gemini RD7 Portable Details: DAB and FM (with RDS) receiver with PausePlus (up to 40 minutes of live pause), and rewind. 20 station presets, external DAB aerial socket, 120mm loudspeaker & tweeter for extra clarity. Mains or battery powered. Available September 2004. Available for £119.99 from Argos (Cat No: 500/3215)
	Roberts Gemini RD8 Portable Details: DAB and FM (with RDS) receiver with PausePlus (up to 40 minutes of live pause), and rewind. 10 station presets ,external DAB aerial socket, 120mm loudspeaker & tweeter for extra clarity. Mains or Battery powered. Available September 2004. Available for £112.41 from Empire Direct
	Roberts Gemini RD10 Portable Details: FM and DAB, FM RDS, Stereo line output socket, battery or mains operation via AC adaptor (included). Available in burgundy, green, blue and pink Available for £134.49 from 24-7 Electrical
	Roberts Gemini RD11 Portable Details: With PausePlus (up to 40 minutes of live pause), and rewind. Available September 2004. Available for £121.01 from 24-7 Electrical
	Roberts RD12 Gemini 12 Portable Details: 10 station presets, Line output socket, AC mains socket. Uses 6 x LR14(C size) batteries. Alternate version RD12CFM is available, with a dedicated Classic FM Button Available for £84.99 from Empire Direct
	Roberts Gemini RD15 Portable Details: 5 station presets, Headphone socket, DC input socket, AC adaptor included, Uses 4x LR20 (D size) batteries. Available for £56.21 from Empire Direct Available for £65.47 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £69.99 from Argos (Cat No: 500/3875)
	Roberts Gemini 26 DAB Clock Radio Details: 4 Alarms, 10 station presets, sleep/snooze, 16 x2 line display, Line output and headphone socket, AC mains socket. See our review on Gemini 26 page Available for £69.99 from Currys Available for £69.99 from Comet Available for £69.99 from Empire Direct
	Roberts Gemini RD49 Portable Details: DAB /and FM (with RDS). Mains or battery powered. 10 station presets, Headphone socket. Available for £59.99 from Argos (Cat No: 500/5048)
	Sharp FV-DB1E DAB digital/FM radio Details: DAB & FM tuner with 20 presets. Clock/ alarm/ Sleep function. Line & Optical digital output. Mains and battery (6 x C type) powered. Available for £83.53 from 24-7 Electrical Available for £112.21 from HiFiBitz
	Sony XDRS1 Portable DAB Radio Details: DAB/FM/AM/LW . 40 station presets Optical output, Line in/out. Mains operated. Remote control Available for £64.99 from Argos (Cat No: 885/9631)
	Sony XDRS50 Portable DAB Radio Details: 10 station presets. Mains or battery operated. Available for £49.99 from Argos (Cat No: 500/5024)
	Teac SRL30 Details: 10 DAB and 30 FM station presets. 2 x 3" full range speakers. Blue backlit LCD display. Varnished maple cabinet, carrying handle Last seen for £136.63 from Empire Direct
	Teac SRL50 - CD & Remote control Details: Plays CD and CD-R/RW, DAB/FM Stereo Tuner, 10 FM Preset Stations, Built-in subwoofer with variable control, Full function remote control Available for £184.98 from Empire Direct
	XFM C51 Details: Record, rewind and replay live radio 10 minutes of music inbuilt memory Alarm clock function DAB and FM tuner 10 station presets Clock Recording function Last seen for £129.99 from Dixons

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.

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