08-03-2005, 19:29
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DAB radio
Just got one from e-bay for £40 (rrp£80 ) and I think DAB is superb. Crystal clear and much better stations to choose from. Def got my 
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08-03-2005, 19:33
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Re: DAB radio
I got a cheapy £50 one from currys, although it went wrong, I changed it and now have a new one. As you say it is quite good.
The trouble I have is that my 'local' transmitter is in peterboro, which fell down and is currently running on a temporary one.
I look forward to when they fix it and I'll be able to get loads more channels.
edit - what one did you get?
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08-03-2005, 21:39
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Re: DAB radio
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08-03-2005, 21:53
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
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20 presets............nice. I've only got 6, which is a pain since you go through the stations and find at least a dozen that you want to save 
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08-03-2005, 21:55
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by Ramrod
20 presets............nice. I've only got 6, which is a pain since you go through the stations and find at least a dozen that you want to save |
I don't know if your's does this - but....
On mine there is an option where it learns the stations that you listen to the most and put's those 1st in the channel order. That way you'll have less to flick through to find the station you want 
I don't have it enabled on my radio - but if you don't have enough presets it may be worth looking for.
edit - i just noticed despite what is says on the page there are only 10 presets
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08-03-2005, 21:55
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Re: DAB radio
I have two fortunately, this one for my office, and this one for the lounge, I would recommend either, both excellent !
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08-03-2005, 23:25
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by Ramrod
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looks like an old signal generator
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what sort of bit rate do you get? i heard so many stories in the early days about low bandwidth being used and therefore poor bit rates
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09-03-2005, 15:37
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by gary_580
what sort of bit rate do you get? i heard so many stories in the early days about low bandwidth being used and therefore poor bit rates
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This depends also on the station type.
For example on my radio at least...
Talksport is at 64kbps - which is fine for a talk station
Classic FM on the otherhand is at 160kbps
Different stations have different speeds.
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09-03-2005, 15:52
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Re: DAB radio
If only they broadcast using a better encoder! The sound is awfull but broadcasting at 160kbps which would normally be fine
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09-03-2005, 15:56
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Re: DAB radio
i *had* a cambridge audio DAB300 radio. Just sold it this week on eBay though, the reception in my house is awful. I think there must be lead paint still on the walls, or the previous tenant was a tin foil hat man or something... 
could never get a clear signal...
which reminds me, i must update my sig 
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09-03-2005, 16:46
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by gary_580
looks like an old signal generator
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what sort of bit rate do you get? i heard so many stories in the early days about low bandwidth being used and therefore poor bit rates
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sample rate 48khz
bitrate 224kB/s
resolution 16 bit
Any good? 
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09-03-2005, 17:01
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by Ramrod
sample rate 48khz
bitrate 224kB/s
resolution 16 bit
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What station is that Ramrod?
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09-03-2005, 17:32
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Re: DAB radio
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Originally Posted by LooeyUK
What station is that Ramrod?
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Not a station, thats the radios spec
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09-03-2005, 17:32
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Re: DAB radio
I have two. A Psion Wavefinder (which I can't use ATM as I cannot find the CD to re-install the software) and a Grundig pocket radio ( http://www.radio-now.co.uk/dab_pocke...held_radio.htm third radio down) which is OK, but a bit heavy on battery use. I get through three Energiser AA batteries every two weeks
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