DPR99BL+ DAB Rechargeable Digital Radio - ONLY $139!

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  jv on 15/10/2010 - 15:15

  what does

  "Re-Chargeable battery facility"

  mean ?

  If i use rechargeable batteries, will it charge them for me when it is connected to the mains ???

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  uraha on 15/10/2010 - 15:21

  -1

  should link directly to the product and not put it in the description….

  http://www.radioparts.com.au/ProdView.aspx?Product=34543089

  edit: i don't deserve a neg, give me a reason?

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  Store RepRadioParts @ Radio Parts Group on 15/10/2010 - 15:28

  Yes exactly, see the below excerpt from the manual…

  Battery operation using rechargeable batteries:

  1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

  2. Insert six Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.

  3. Slide the battery switch to the Rechargeable position and then replace the battery cover.

  4. The charge indicator lights to show that the batteries are charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours. Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the rechargeable position. Batteries will only be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.

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  Black Hole on 15/10/2010 - 16:25

  No AM?

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    inertia on 15/10/2010 - 16:30

    AFAIK most AM stations have made the move to DAB+

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      virtual81 on 15/10/2010 - 17:52

      No AM is a bit of a pain.
      Sure, AM stations are also transmitting in DAB+, but what about when you're away from DAB+ coverage?
      The advantages of AM are the superior coverage to both FM and DAB+

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  Store RepRadioParts @ Radio Parts Group on 15/10/2010 - 16:28

  DAB/Digital Radio includes AM channels.
  Visit www.digitalradioplus.com.au for further info on Digital Radio.

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  retiredfeline on 15/10/2010 - 16:32

  How is this better value than the Kaiser Baas DAB+ radios that are selling at Dick Smith for around $80 and sometimes down to $70, other than AFAICT the rechargeable battery feature?

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    Store RepRadioParts @ Radio Parts Group on 15/10/2010 - 16:44

    Kaiser Baas do "Digital Lifestyle Products"… Sangean has been specialising in radios since the early 70s :)

    Not trying to bad mouth Kaiser Baas here (as we stock various Kaiser Baas products), but I wouldn't compare the two.

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      retiredfeline on 15/10/2010 - 16:49

      From what I can see the specs of this one are comparable to the KB model, small speaker, 2 line LCD display, etc, i.e. bottom of the range. Probably the same chipset too.