DAB digital radios pick up a digital broadcast signal, giving you great sound and a wide
choice of channels. They're easy to use,
too; just choose the name of a station from
the display.
Internet radios connect to web-based
stations over your home broadband
connection, and offer thousands of channels.
Here are the benefits of both.
| DAB digital radio | Internet radio | |
|---|---|---|
| How does it receive radio channels? |
Picks up stations broadcasting digitally over the airwaves | Picks up stations from the Internet using your home broadband connection |
| Why is sound quality so good? |
Because it picks up only the digital signal not natural static | Because it picks up stations direct from the Internet |
| How many channels are there? |
All your favourite stations plus many more
that are digital-only |
Over 6000 stations from around the world |
| What do I need to enjoy digital radio? |
Be in an area of coverage – currently 85% of the UK population is covered – check your coverage at www.digitalradionow.com | A home Internet connection with WiFi wireless networking |
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DAB digital radios
Digital means more choice
Digital signals take up less space on the airwaves, so there are more stations to choose from, 24 hours a day. You'll find all your favourite stations on DAB, plus many more that are digital only. There are plenty of spoken word, sport, music, and local and specialist stations to discover, and you can even listen to Premier League football matches, live – for free!
Ease of use
The DAB signal contains extra information your
DAB digital radio can display. You
don't need to remember wavelengths or
frequencies; just choose the station
name! While you listen, music stations
may show you each track title and artist name, while news bulletins may
include
scrolling headlines. You can also buy
some DAB digital radios that
let you
pause, record, and even rewind your
favourite shows.
Quality broadcasts
DAB digital radios play digital quality sound
with no hiss, crackle or fade, giving great sound quality. Some DAB radios
even come with a stereo socket so you
can connect them to your home hi-fi!
It is important to check coverage in your
area. You can do this at www.digitalradionow.com (Argos.co.uk are not responsible for the content of external websites. This link will open in a new window).
DAB digital radios
Listen for free online
Internet radios receive channels through your home wireless Internet connection. So you can listen to stations that broadcast over the Internet without any need to sit in front of your computer, or even have your computer switched on.
Enjoy worldwide broadcasts
There are over 6000 radio stations across the world broadcasting
online –
including hundreds of regional stations around the UK. Some
Internet radios
can also access the BBC's Listen Again feature, which
lets you listen, pause
or fast forward through the most popular shows in
the previous week – so you
can catch any you've missed.
Listen to your own playlists
Internet radios also let you access digital music stored on
your home computer.
So instead of tuning in to a radio station, you can
listen to your very own playlist through your PC – without any radio
ads or DJ chatter.
Accessories let you get the most out of your DAB or Internet radio.
Why not try rechargeable batteries so you can take it anywhere, or a memory
card that lets you record more shows?
Internet connections. You need a WiFi wireless Internet connection to enjoy
Internet radio, which is simple to set up.
Memory cards. Some DAB and Internet radios can record music directly
from the Internet onto memory cards – so make sure yours has enough
capacity for your tunes! A one gigabyte card (1Gb) will store about 500 songs.
Batteries. Most digital radios use standard batteries when there's no mains
socket handy. If you listen a lot, you may want to pick up spare batteries
or a charger.
Argos guide to digital camcorders
- Introduction to digital audio
- DAB and Internet radio explained
- MP3 and MP4 players explained
- See our Jargon Buster for further explanation of technical terms
- www.argos.co.uk