The Roberts Solar DAB Radio is the worlds first solar powered DAB radio, that comes with a multitude of functions, whilst being completely solar powered, maintaining the quality that you would expect from the Roberts Radio brand.
Why we like it:
The Roberts Solar DAB Radio is stylish, compact and has a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio. Fully charged, it powers the radio for up to 27 hours, and has DAB reception, 10 presets for storing your favourite stations, headphone socket for private listening, stereo line input for connecting iPods, MP3 or MiniDisc players and boasts a large, clear, illuminated LCD display. Worried that the Roberts Solar DAB Radio will not work in gloomy winter? Lack of charge is not an issue with the Roberts Solar DAB Radio as batteries can be charged either by sunlight or by using the supplied mains adaptor if there is not sufficient light. The Roberts Solar DAB Radio is great for camping, fishing, hiking, or while tanning at the beach – anywhere that mains supplies are not easily found! Our customers have used them in gardens, conservatories, greenhouses and on sunny windowsills! The level indicator on the Roberts SolarDAB Radio display screen shows the power level generated by the solar panel, and in good conditions, the solar panel provides enough energy to power the radio and charge the battery at the same time!
How does it work?
With a heritage of over 75 years, Roberts has an unmatched reputation for quality and reliability coupled together with unrivalled experience in it’s field. Place the Roberts Solar DAB Radio in direct sunlight, or any well lit area and the internal battery will recharge via the integrated solar panel on the top of the radio. Alternatively, you can charge the Roberts Solar DAB Radio’s battery up by using the mains chord provided (great for those dark, wintery days!!!)
The Reviews:
• The Roberts Solar DAB radio was the stuff.tv gadget of the day in September 2008 – with a five star rating. “The Solar DAB is powered by pure sunshine, delivers digital radio waves and definitely doesn’t require cranking a handle. The addition of a solar panel to Roberts’ latest DAB radio is a sublime move that turns the Solar DAB into an indispensable tool for the avid gardener, traveler or anyone that listens to the airwaves away from a power source. It comes with a mains adapter, but the sun is all you need to charge the internal battery. Just so long as the weather holds out.”
• ITV.com gave the Roberts Solar DAB Radio 4/5 stars! “This does exactly what it says it does…it gives you access to loads of stations from talk to music and it runs on the power of sunshine.”
• GadgetSpeak.com says of the Roberts Solar DAB Radio, “Normally a DAB radio on batteries is unlikely to get beyond ten hours, this unit shatters that by a long way.”
Before purchasing a DAB radio we would recommend that you check that you are able to receive Digital Radio Stations in you area. To do so simply click on the following link;
Digital Radio Coverage Postcode Lookup
Technical Details:
• Solar, battery or mains powered
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Line in socket for iPod/MP3
• AC adaptor / charger included
• Dab Radio
• Available in three colours, Black, Pink and Red
• LCD Display
• Mains Lead Supplied