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BensGrandad

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My existing radio keeps losing the station although it is set for 104.5 for the match commentaries. It only has a thin wire aerial from the radio itself should I buy an aerial or a DAB radio? What is the advantage of spending the money on a DAB radio.

 

upthealbion1970

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Our fm radios all cut out on radio Sussex from time to time

 

Acker79

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DAB is easier to go from one station to another (outside of saved stations, I mean). I think there is a greater range of stations, too. Every DAB I've had automatically set the clock, so if there is a power cut over night, it doesn't mess with your alarm (assuming the power comes back, of course).

 

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Dick Head

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You can get Radio 5 live sports extra on a DAB radio and they've usually got FM as well.

 

EDS

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BensGrandad said:

My existing radio keeps losing the station although it is set for 104.5 for the match commentaries. It only has a thin wire aerial from the radio itself should I buy an aerial or a DAB radio? What is the advantage of spending the money on a DAB radio.

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Why not just listen online through your PC/laptop, no signal issues
BBC Sussex

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsussex/on-air

Five Live

http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live

 

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BensGrandad

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upthealbion1970 said:

Our fm radios all cut out on radio Sussex from time to time

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Would I gain anything by buying a DAB radio

 

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HAILSHAM SEAGULL

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

Why not just listen online through your PC/laptop, no signal issues
BBC Sussex

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsussex/on-air

Five Live

http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live

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Typical Palace Know Nothing .
Match commentry is only available on the radio.

 

Dick Head

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

Why not just listen online through your PC/laptop, no signal issues
BBC Sussex

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsussex/on-air

Five Live

http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live

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Why can't I listen to Football Commentary on my local radio station online?

 

EDS

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HAILSHAM SEAGULL said:

Typical Palace Know Nothing .
Match commentry is only available on the radio.

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I wouldnt know as I do not live in Sussex and do not use radios. I was just trying to be helpful. WHere as your contribution was to be a ****, carry on Mug

 

seagullsovergrimsby

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

I wouldnt know as I do not live in Sussex and do not use radios. I was just trying to be helpful. WHere as your contribution was to be a ****, carry on Mug

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So why post on something you don't know about in the first place ? Muppet.

 

upthealbion1970

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BensGrandad said:

Would I gain anything by buying a DAB radio

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If you're getting it solely to listen to football every other week then no, however as others have said there's plenty of decent stations for various interests. Personally I only got 1 as its a bit of a gadget

 

The Oldman

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BensGrandad said:

Would I gain anything by buying a DAB radio

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Very easy tuning, more stations including Radio 5 live and Radio 5 extra. Personally would not be without my digital. Pure make the best ones. Check though that your area can receive BBC Sussex's DAB signal

 

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HAILSHAM SEAGULL

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

I wouldnt know as I do not live in Sussex and do not use radios. I was just trying to be helpful. WHere as your contribution was to be a ****, carry on Mug

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Really clever that, posting advice about something, you admit you know nothing about.
Who's the Mug. ****

 

EDS

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seagullsovergrimsby said:

So why post on something you don't know about in the first place ? Muppet.

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Wow coming from you

HAILSHAM SEAGULL said:

Really clever that, posting advice about something, you admit you know nothing about.
Who's the Mug. ****

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Reread what I wrote muggy

 

Norman Potting

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I don't think Radio Sussex broadcast in DAB - if they do I can't get in TN6 though FM signal is fine. Can't get Heart in DAB thank goodness as I can then claim in all honestly that the radio in the kitchen doesn't receive it when my daughters ask to switch to it. I do always mutter "..in DAB" under my breath so I don't tell a fib.

 

Eksman

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

Wow coming from you



Reread what I wrote muggy

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Go give advice on ur own forum and do one! Surely u can give out tips on how to steal caravans

 

Acker79

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Norman Potting said:

I don't think Radio Sussex broadcast in DAB - if they do I can't get in TN6 though FM signal is fine. Can't get Heart in DAB thank goodness as I can then claim in all honestly that the radio in the kitchen doesn't receive it when my daughters ask to switch to it. I do always mutter "..in DAB" under my breath so I don't tell a fib.

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They do. I get them on my DAB.

 

spongy

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• Jan 20, 2014

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Unless you live in Brighton or another major south coast town I wouldn't bother and just try and deal with it.

I lived in woodingdean and bought a DAB radio. It was great, had over 40 stations.

Then I moved to Burgess Hill and all I can pick up is

Radio 1
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Classic
Heart

I've lost everything else, even extended the aerial and can't get anything.

This problem might just be Burgess Hill specific but unless you're in a good signal strength area then you won't get anything.

 

Russconha

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Eaglesdestroyseagulls said:

I wouldnt know as I do not live in Sussex and do not use radios. I was just trying to be helpful. WHere as your contribution was to be a ****, carry on Mug

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Whilst your efforts at being helpful are appreciated, they were in fact completely useless.

 

EDS

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Eksman said:

Go give advice on ur own forum and do one! Surely u can give out tips on how to steal caravans

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Ur and u?