Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered – Black
703/0736£14.99
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About this product
The Bush FM Compact Portable Radio is a straightforward AM and FM radio that's built for portability and personal listening wherever you are. With 12 hours of battery life from 4 x C batteries (not included), it'll keep you company through a full day in the garden or a long afternoon on the patio. The rotary dial tuning makes finding your favourite station simple and tactile, without any fuss or complicated menus. There's a mono speaker for listening while you work, and a headphone socket when you want to keep the music to yourself.
It runs on mains power or batteries, so you can use it indoors or take it outside without being tied to a socket. It's compact enough to fit on a shelf or slip into a bag, and light enough to carry from room to room or out to the shed. The headphone output delivers 5 watts RMS, which gives you clear, decent volume for personal listening. It's one of those radios that does exactly what you need without overcomplicating things. Comes with a 1-year manufacturer's guarantee.
Product features:
- FM/AM tuner.
- Mono speaker.
- Output power to headphones is 5 watts RMS - the average measurement of a speakers output.
- Up to 12 hours battery life.
- Headphone socket.
General information:
- Size H12.5, W21.5, D5.5cm.
- Mains operated or batteries required 4 x C (not included).
- Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.
Returns
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Customers Say
Compact, easy-to-use radio with good reception and volume, ideal for elderly and casual use. Some find tuning and sound quality lacking; durability issues reported.
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Great quality and value for money
Great little compact radio. Good reception. Decent volume. Easily tunable. Would recommend.
SuziQ, 65 or over
Great quality!
Excellent quality and does exactly what was needed
ChelseafanUK, 65 or over
Old style power control.
I needed a radio that would turn on and off when connected to a mains timer switch and this radio worked. So many digital devices need to be switched on manually after power is restored.
Mike, 65 or over
Lightweight
Excellent radio for the price. Simple to use, and lightweight. Was ideal birthday present for my 88 year old Aunt.
Michelle, 45 - 54
Great item
I am very happy with my radio
Sherry
Bush radio
Worst radio Ive ever had - junk
Fatmik1
Good value
I bought this radio for my brother who is in a care home . He was very happy with it. It was easy to tune and was good value for money.
Tasha, 65 or over
Perfect
Bought this to replace my Alexa as I wanted less of a screen/ai household. I love it! So simple, nostalgic and loud enough :)
Frost019, 25 - 34
Great little radio
I bought this recently and I am very pleased with it .
Petal
Very Good
Works well with my timer plug
Julie, 45 - 54
Hello Sinky,
The Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered – Black
No, this radio does not use standard AA or AAA batteries. It requires 4 x "C" size batteries instead.
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Hello, no, this Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered - Black does not have a backlit display. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
Hello, the length of time of Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered - Black will run on batteries depends on the quality of the batteries being used. Batteries should last approximately 12 hours, so it may be better to plug this Radio in to mains power for it to work all night. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
Hello, I can advise that this Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered - Black can be used on batteries. Before inserting the 4 x Size “C” batteries you will need to ensure that the power cable is detached from the Radio. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
Hello, I can advise that it is not possible to get medium wave on this Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered - Black. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
Hello, I can advise that this Bush FM Compact Portable Radio Mains/Battery Powered - Black has a headphone socket, speakers can be connected by using this 3.5mm socket. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
Yes you can use both Mains AC power it comes supplied with a UK Cord set that plugs into the back of the radio into the figure of 8 socket. It also has a battery compartment. If you look at the images, there is one of the back of the radio that shows both figure of 8 socket and battery compartment cover.
Hello Fran,
I can advise the following for the Bush FM/AM Portable Radio:
Apologies, this is battery only.
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Hello Moo,
I can advise the Bush FM/AM Portable Radio requires 4 x C batteries (not included) so can be rechargeable or not.
Thanks for using Q & A.
Hello, I can advise that this Bush FM/AM Portable Radio can be powered by mains power or batteries. Thank you for using Bush Q & A.
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