digital radio

[HAVEY]

I want to buy a digital radio for a Christmas gift. What should I be looking for and are they any good for someone who likes to try and pick up radio programmes from outside the normal range?

[sunnyday2d]

hi harvey,
it all depends what you want,
eg some digital radios are in mono ( only one speaker)
you can buy one one for about �40,
wich may be ok, if you are not to bothered
about sound quality.
but if you are willing to be a bit more extravagent for about � 110, you can get one
of the "pure ( brand name ) models,
these are good value for money,
and you can hook them up to an amplifier
andget a superb sound through your
hi-fi, and of course lots more channels.
hope this helps.

[HAVEY]

Thanks very much for that - I will have a look around the shops and see what is on offer. I would rather pay more and get something of better quality.

[carrust]

I had a pure DAB bought for me, & I find it excellent. However, if the digital signal starts to become weak, you'll find it impossible to listen to. I've recently seen DAB/AM combi radios & they seem to be a better compromise.
I would also suggest that you go for a good quality model such as Pure or Roberts.

[heathfield]

Forget it! Despite all the hype about DAB, and with the exception of only a very few stations, a good FM receiver will give you better sound quality than a digital radio.
Have a read of this

[heathfield]

Oh! Forgot to mention that a freeview box will beat DAB for quality broadcast sound on the radio channels. Not too portable though!

[carrust]

Havey. I should have said DAB/FM not AM. Heathfield I agree about the reception on DAB. However, you can't get radio's 6,7,oneword & a multitude of music stations on FM.And if you listen to radio 5 or world service the reception's crap on AM, especially at night.