Has anyone got one of these radios? Are they any good? I've seen that they are battery operated so could I potentially put rechargeable batteries in and then charge from mains?
In reply to Post #1
From what I see you can put standard AA alkaline batteries in them.
You could use rechargeable batteries - though they'll need a dedicated charger as not integrated in the radio.
From what I see you can put standard AA alkaline batteries in them.
You could use rechargeable batteries - though they'll need a dedicated charger as not integrated in the radio.
In reply to Post #1
Hello,
Yes, I have this radio and have used it for almost 2 years.
I find it to be perfect, good reception, good sound and easy to use.
Hello,
Yes, I have this radio and have used it for almost 2 years.
I find it to be perfect, good reception, good sound and easy to use.
I'm guessing you have to charge your batteries separately?
In reply to Post #4
Yes, you do, I bought an energizer charger and 2000mAh AA batteries for my youngest during lockdown for his X Box controller. So that's what I use. Decent radio though, and a set of fully charged 2000mA batteries will last about 8 hours continuous use.
Yes, you do, I bought an energizer charger and 2000mAh AA batteries for my youngest during lockdown for his X Box controller. So that's what I use. Decent radio though, and a set of fully charged 2000mA batteries will last about 8 hours continuous use.
There is a Roberts radio that takes rechargeable batteries and you can charge them whilst inside the radio
In reply to Post #2
That's the challenge with rechargeable they are more expensive and require a lot of times an external charger.
The other one to bear in mind when using multiple batteries.
“However there are some exceptions where the difference in voltage can cause poor performance. For example when using four or six batteries in series in some brands of DAB radio, the voltage difference between four alkaline batteries (4 x 1.5 volt = 6 volt total) and four rechargeable NiMH batteries (4 x 1.2 volt = 4.8 volt total) can lead to shorter battery lifespan. However there would be no detrimental effect on the radio, and the majority of DAB radios will work well using rechargeable batteries without any problems.”
https://gogreenbatteries.co.uk/guide-to-rechargeable-batteries/#voltage
That's the challenge with rechargeable they are more expensive and require a lot of times an external charger.
The other one to bear in mind when using multiple batteries.
“However there are some exceptions where the difference in voltage can cause poor performance. For example when using four or six batteries in series in some brands of DAB radio, the voltage difference between four alkaline batteries (4 x 1.5 volt = 6 volt total) and four rechargeable NiMH batteries (4 x 1.2 volt = 4.8 volt total) can lead to shorter battery lifespan. However there would be no detrimental effect on the radio, and the majority of DAB radios will work well using rechargeable batteries without any problems.”
https://gogreenbatteries.co.uk/guide-to-rechargeable-batteries/#voltage
radios,, in tackle??
so old school, it's wide screen bivvy tv,s and dolby 5.1 surround these days
so old school, it's wide screen bivvy tv,s and dolby 5.1 surround these days
I use this radio and have 2850 mah batteries which last a 24hr session easily.
I have the original Roberts Play
and it does have a switch in side the battery compartment for alkaline batteries or Nimh batteries that it will recharge once you plug the mains charger in
Physically you can tell the difference by the shape of the screen
I phoned roberts as I was a bit upset they bought out a newer model after I bought it and they told me performance are identical its cosmetic and weight it gets heavier between models
mine looks like this weight is the lightest at 190g the.... Play 10 -390g ......the play 20- 400g
and it does have a switch in side the battery compartment for alkaline batteries or Nimh batteries that it will recharge once you plug the mains charger in
Physically you can tell the difference by the shape of the screen
I phoned roberts as I was a bit upset they bought out a newer model after I bought it and they told me performance are identical its cosmetic and weight it gets heavier between models
mine looks like this weight is the lightest at 190g the.... Play 10 -390g ......the play 20- 400g
In reply to Post #10
My DAB radio chewed through batteries. Then I realised I could plug in my ridgemonkey power pack..problem solved.
My DAB radio chewed through batteries. Then I realised I could plug in my ridgemonkey power pack..problem solved.
In reply to Post #11
was it the radio the tread is about the Roberts Play ?? or some other make ??
was it the radio the tread is about the Roberts Play ?? or some other make ??
In reply to Post #12
Ah didn't read subject field!
Bought a cheap goodmans DAB from b and m
Ah didn't read subject field!
Bought a cheap goodmans DAB from b and m
In reply to Post #13
ok that explains it as I found the Roberts Play radio to have a reasonable battery life for DAB
ok that explains it as I found the Roberts Play radio to have a reasonable battery life for DAB
In reply to Post #14
Really ant a radio with an internal rechargeable battery like my old pure move
Really ant a radio with an internal rechargeable battery like my old pure move
In reply to Post #1
Not the one you originally asked about but I got recommended this radio by a member on here earlier in the year, my wife bought it for me for my birthday, it's perfect for fishing, small, lightweight, decent battery life and easy to use, the reception is really good too, much better than others I've tried!
https://www.majority.co.uk/radios/eddington/
Not the one you originally asked about but I got recommended this radio by a member on here earlier in the year, my wife bought it for me for my birthday, it's perfect for fishing, small, lightweight, decent battery life and easy to use, the reception is really good too, much better than others I've tried!
https://www.majority.co.uk/radios/eddington/
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