Roberts DAB / FM Digital Solar Radio - White

Product Information

The MD-088 does feature a phone charger, but you can’t really rely on it to keep your phone charged up for whole a weekend away camping. This feature is best thought of as an emergency last resort—you will still need a separate portable charger for your phone. Solar-powered AM/FM radios usually have a built-in battery that lasts for about 8-10 hours on a full charge. However, it might be difficult to charge it fully using sunlight alone, especially in the UK! You can supplement solar charging with USB charging or winding the hand crank (if the radio has one). Can you get a solar-powered DAB radio?

As long as you buy a quality solar radio, the solar panel will work and will charge the internal battery. However, you need to leave the radio in a sunny place (outside or on a windowsill). The first model was of a more rugged construction and had better sound, the solar DAB 2 has a more "bassier" sound to it and with no tone controls it can be somewhat annoying when listening to just vocals. Li-Ion Battery Replacement for Sigor Nuindie, Nuindie Floor and Nuindie Mini Table Light, Reading Lamp, Night Light Said inbuilt battery is stored in the bottom of the radio, under a flap secured with two screws. It’s easy to get to but uses a custom battery (consisting of three AA sized NiMH cells wrapped in heatshrink plastic) with a two-pin motherboard-fan-header style connector, so replacement (if ever needed) is probably best left to the experts. ROBERTS have been making radios since 1932 when Harry Roberts founded the company. They are renowned for the quality craftsmanship and today hold three Royal Warrants.We’d expect to pay about half of the price for a kit like this from any other vendor, so we can only assume that you’re paying over the odds for the Roberts label. What’s more, for the environmentally conscious among us, the Solar DAB 2 from Roberts gives you the chance to show the world just how committed you can be to saving energy.

The sound quality is excellent for speech programs, and it’s decent enough for music too, although some of the members of our team found it to be a bit bassy for their liking. Yes, though there aren’t many models available. The most popular is the Roberts DAB / FM Digital Solar Radio , though you could also consider the PowerPlus Stork . Do solar radios take rechargeable batteries?

Product Specifications

In the few weeks of summer that we get each year, you might be able to sit outdoors and charge your radio as you listen to it and deal with a few weeds. If you're still using an analogue FM radio, it might be time to switch over to a digital radio instead. That's because DAB radios offer a wider range of stations to choose from and the sound tends to be crisper as there's less disturbance. One advantage the solar DAB 2 has over the original is the inclusion of FM reception which did come in useful when I took the radio abroad only to find there was no DAB reception. Saying that, digital radio overage worldwide still isn't as extensive as AM/FM radio - but that's only because analogue radio has been around for longer. DAB radio will soon catch up. Do DAB radios come with Bluetooth?

This radio has good sound quality for its size, and offers a decent amount of bass. It can be turned up quite loud without distorting. It's important for us to compare the performance of each product against the specs claimed by its manufacturers, which is why we take the time to ensure the battery life (in portable models), connectivity, feature set and sound quality is as good as the brands say it is. Replacement 3.7V 4400mAh 4.4Ah Li-Ion battery for Zafferano Poldina Pro Mini Table Light, Reading Lamps and Night Lights

As good as new.

Clearly, this is a device that was designed for people from specific walks of life. The Roberts Solar DAB 2 digital radio is perfect for use in greenhouses, conservatories, and gardens. You could even get some good use out of it if you put it on your kitchen or bedroom windowsill – but only if the sun is shining. Features include: The most appealing part of the Solar DAB 2 radio from Roberts isn’t the bells and whistles of its design – but its practicality. The in-built solar panel means that you can potentially save money on batteries or mains charging. On the plus side, the sound isn’t tinny – which is a common problem for some smaller DAB radios. However, the sound quality can distort a little when you turn the volume up full. Roberts Solar DAB 2 review: Verdict There are no sales teams involved in our verdicts, which means if we don't like it for sound, design, usability and features, we simply won't recommend it. Best DAB radios: FAQs Which is better: DAB or FM?