DAB, DAB+ Digital and FM Bluetooth radio | Battery and Mains Powered Portable DAB Radio | Majority Little Shelford | Bluetooth Connectivity, Dual Alarm, 15 Hours Playback and LED Display | Black

Product Information

Portable DAB radios tend to have worse battery life than AM/FM radios, and batteries rarely last longer than about 12 hours. If you are planning to use the radio with batteries, you will want to think about which kind of battery/batteries would be most convenient for you. Press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button to select your chosen language between English, French, Italian and Spanish. Additional Features Dimmer

The Majority Little Shelford FM radio isn’t supposed to be a complex, high-tech device, and it shows. This is the kind of straightforward radio you’d feel comfortable taking with you around the garden or using in the kitchen. The top of the radio is where the controls are all placed you have the power/mode button which allows you to switch from DAB to FM and to the Bluetooth Speaker. Other buttons include the scan button to allows you to find stations. The dimmer button lets you scroll through a range of dimmer settings for the display. Crucially, this is a portable radio. You don’t have to plug it into the mains (although you can do this if you prefer). You’ll also be able to switch the main charging compartment out of the device and switch it with a set of 4 AA batteries.The Play 10 is a popular small digital radio from British brand Roberts. It’s one of Roberts’ cheapest radios, and offers good value for money even when compared to cheap radios from less established brands. Note: If there is an existing FM station stored under a preset, it will be over written when you store the new station. Recalling a FM stored station The Roberts R9993 is an inexpensive AM/FM radio that has better battery life than DAB alternatives. If you want something specifically for emergencies, it might be better to choose a wind-up radio. Wind-up radios don’t need any batteries as you can power them just by winding a handle, and they often come with useful extra features such as a torch and alarm siren.

The Spectrum Solo is one of John Lewis’s cheapest own-brand DAB radios at the time of writing. It’s a compact and affordable radio that compares well to similarly priced radios from brands like Roberts. The radio comes in a choice of several different colours. Switch the button on the rear of the unit to “on” (Ref.10) and the screen will show “Welcome to Digital Radio”.

The sound quality is great, and design is charming enough that you’re going to want one in every colour. To turn the alarm on or off, press ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ button (Ref.3/4), so that “ON” is flashing and press the ‘Enter/Snooze’ button to confirm.

The Pro Sports S1 has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges via a USB cable. Most people will find this more convenient than having to replace AA batteries. Use the ‘<<’ or ‘>>’ (Ref.3/4) buttons to choose your option and select Time/Date by pressing ‘Enter/Snooze’ (Ref.5). This Roberts Personal DAB radio supports Bluetooth streaming, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a radio that can double up as a wireless speaker. You can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM signals via this radio, with presets allowable so you can skip between your favourite stations with ease. Majority is a UK consumer electronics brand established in Cambridge in 2012 where they are still based. They offer a wide range of products such as home radios, DVD Players, Smart Speakers and Soundbars. Majority have a claim to fame as they created the world first Alexa enabled DAB radio .Here are some of the best battery-powered radios available in the UK. Please note, portable radios are almost always sold without batteries included, so you will need to buy batteries separately. Best Battery-Powered Radios in the UK 1. Roberts Play 10

Portable listening is supported here, with battery operation allowable. Bluetooth connectivity also comes as standard here, with two-step pairing on hand to make life easy. The screen will now display “Set Sleep: OFF”. Now use the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ buttons to browse through a range of sleep timer lengths: 120/90/60/45/30/15/5 minutes or OFF. Bluetooth used to be limited to more expensive radios, but now it’s available in several budget radios including the Majority Little Shelford and the AZATOM Woodlands. Please note all (Ref.) refer to the Controls and Functions in the above diagrams. Starting up your radio

Choosing a Small DAB Radio

It could be a good choice if you want something simple and straightforward and don’t need advanced features such as Bluetooth.