Sharp FVDB1E clarification

Please note that, contrary to information given at www.radio-now.com, it is not possible to wake up to a different station than that selected for sleep mode when using the Sharp FVDB1E DAB digital radio, i.e. the station you go to sleep to must be the same as you wake up to the following day, unless you can make the switch in-between these times.

Please make a note of the above information as it may be important when deciding on the purchase of a this particular model of DAB digital radio. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our visitors.

Saga off Now Digital multiplexes

The Saga Radio digital service has been discontinued on all DAB digital radio multiplexes operated by Now Digital. This means that in Bournemouth, Bristol, Southend, Chelmsford and Swindon it is no longer possible to receive Saga Radio on DAB digital radio. The services ceased at the beginning of November 2004.

Please make a note of the above information as it may be important when deciding on the purchase of a DAB digital radio.

Christmas DAB radios - where to find a DAB/FM radio online at Christmas

Just a quick reminder that you may find our long list of online retailers of DAB digital radios useful if you're searching for DAB radios online. There are many, many offers to be found, some of which are listed on our updates page and more product details can be found at www.radio-now.com. You can often find prices up to GBP40.00 lower than on the high street.

Don't leave it too late to order for Chrismas - many online stores can only guarantee delivery for Christmas if you order early!

Panasonic SCEN9 and Pure The Bug available for less

The Panasonic SCEN9 is now available for GBP129.99 from Comet Online - find it in the subcategory Entertainment>Audio & Hi-Fi>Hi-Fi Systems>Micro Hi-Fi>

More information can be found on our hi-fi tuners and systems page


Panasonic SCEN9 hi-fi system

Also available is Pure Digital's Pure The Bug at GBP109.99, but only online at Comet. Find it in Entertainment>Audio & Hi-Fi>Small Audio Products>DAB Digital Radio> The graphite version is available for GBP109.99. If you want the white finish, Dixons online may have some more in stock for GBP109.99 online soon. Both of these items are GBP129.99 instore.

Pure Digital's Pure The Bug in Graphite

The store also has the Proline DAB300 radio for GBP49.99 - find it in Entertainment>Audio & Hi-Fi>Small Audio Products>DAB Digital Radio>


Proline DAB300 radio

The Sony XDRS1 is also shipping for GBP149.99 from Comet Online. Find it in Entertainment>Audio & Hi-Fi>Small Audio Products>Radios>


Sony XDRS1 DAB digital radio featuring FM

Alba TRDAB2820 DAB/FM radio launched

A new DAB digital radio that also features FM reception has been launched by Alba. The Alba TRDAB2820 DAB/FM radio displays DAB station information and scrolling text, as well as featuring an autotune feature. There's a telescopic aerial and carry handle, too.

The Alba TRDAB2820 also stores 10 DAB and 10 FM radio stations in its memory for instant recall. The radio is available for GBP49.99



The Alba TRDAB2820, with DAB and FM reception


The Alba TRDAB2820 can be found at WHSmith online for GBP49.99, with delivery to your local store for pickup or to your home and Clubcard points - just search on "Alba" for more details.

Related links:
WHSmith online

Points of Order, New and Noted

As many of you that visit the website are aware, the editor is away and is unable to make changes to our regular pages. Here are some points of order and other important information that have made it our way, in no particular order:

- Some of the Freeview channel numbers have been re-jigged, however, any standard Freeview box will auto-tune, so you should not miss any services. We will update the Freeview radio channel pages on our return.

- Some of the logos for services carried on the MXR DAB digital multiplexes have changed since our pages were last updated. If you want to see the correct ones, please visit the MXR Digital site

- The link to CFM Radio should be www.cfmradio.com not .co.uk

- Energy Mix is still up and running at http://www.energymix.com - you can get the live link from there. It's a great station - go listen!

- Apologies to the person who wrote with the following:"Please note that the Ferguson FRG810D pocket handheld DAB/FM radio advertised on your pocket radio page, does not have an FM reception facility. I have just purchased one from Dixons only to find that it is of no use whatsoever to me because I cannot receive DAB in my area. I wanted a set that I could use for travelling on the train between Leeds and London, hence the need for FM reception". Please note well that the Ferguson handheld radio in question is indeed DAB-only.

- There's a new website with clickable links to radio station streams, arranged geographically, at www.radiomaps.co.uk

- Nick writes:"Just bought an Acoustic Solutions Portal 2.
If anyone needs a recomendation, I'd have no qualms (can you 'reply' in
the feedback page?). Great sound (better than most except the Evoke),
stereo output and delivers everything a DAB radio should."

- The link to ATK13 is dead, as the station itself went "off the air" some time ago. Another one that slipped through the net before I left.

- Isle of Man station addition: http://www.three.fm