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Monday, 14th April 2003
Roberts Radio launches four new DAB models

Radio manufacturer Roberts has unveiled its new range of DAB-powered radios, available to buy from July 2003.

The four-waveband Gemini 1 is the first DAB model to include a "radio rewind" feature - allowing you to wind back the audio by a few minutes to catch something you missed. The radio is fitted with an external SD/Compact flash slot alongside its built-in memory, for recording of shows and programmes.

The huge display can fit complete DAB dynamic DLS (service information text) without scrolling and a list of 8 stations at once. There's also room for 6 presets on FM, MW, LW and DAB. The unit comes with its own telescopic aerial, but an external aerial can also be attached, too. The Roberts can also wake you in the mornings and you can take it out and about, though it uses 4 of (rather hefty) "D-size" batteries in its 260mm x 190mm x 130mm case. The radio is expected to retail in July for GBP200.00.
Roberts RD1 Gemini 1 DAB radio

Radio rewind : the Gemini 1 lets you record your favourite shows onto Compactflash

The Gemini 2 - also battery-or-mains operated - includes 5 stations presets and a dual-line display. An external aerial can be added to improve reception, or raise the telescopic aerial and add four "D-size" batteries to take it out and about into the garden. Measuring 200mm x 200mm x 125mm, the Gemini 2 will be available in July for around GBP130.00.
Roberts RD2 Gemini 2 DAB radio
Gemini 2 DAB radio

A more traditionally-styled portable radio, the Gemini 3 lets you tune in to both analogue FM and DAB digital stations. It has ten presets on each waveband for storing most-listened-to stations, bass and treble controls and a socket for adding an external aerial. The radio can be carried about without the need for a wall socket - it takes 6 "C-size" batteries.
Roberts RD3 Gemini 3 DAB radio
Gemini 3 radio

The sports DAB Gemini 4 follows in the footsteps of the Ministry of Sound and Pure PocketDAB(tm) radios. More quirky-looking that other handhelds, the sports DAB offers 10 presets, "favourites" station ordering and 6 audio effect settings. You can listen for up to 20 hours on one set of 3 "AA-size" batteries. The radio measures 65mm x 110mm x 20mm and is expected to hit the shops in July, priced GBP140.00.
Roberts RD4 Gemini 4
Gemini 4 sports DAB radio

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