DAB radios
Panasonic RF-D30BT
Panasonic
Kitchen DAB+ and FM radio with IPX4 splash protection and a USB port to charge a phone.
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What you get
A DAB+ and FM radio with Bluetooth 4.2 designed for the kitchen. It is IPX4 splash proof on battery power. Four C cells last about 24 hours with alkaline and an AC adaptor is supplied. A USB-A port charges a mobile phone.
- DAB+/FM radio with Bluetooth designed for kitchen use
- IPX4 splash proof when running on batteries
- 4 x C batteries (about 24 hours with alkaline) or AC adaptor
- 10 direct preset buttons, kitchen timer, alarm and sleep timer
- USB-A port to charge a smartphone; 5 EQ presets and clear-voice mode
Pros and cons of the Panasonic RF-D30BT
Pros
- Four C cells give about 24 hours with alkaline according to Panasonic.
- Ten direct preset buttons and a kitchen timer keep it simple to use.
Cons
- Splash protection only applies when running on batteries.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- 4 x C (LR14/R14), not included
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 24 hours
- Presets
- 20 (10 DAB+ + 10 FM), 10 direct buttons
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Weight
- 1100 g (38.8 oz)
- Display
- Backlit dot-matrix LCD, 3-step dimmer
- Size
- 261 x 154 x 83 mm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 8.2
8.2/10
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Emergency features
- DAB+ as well as DAB
- Battery life of 20 hours or more
- Runs on AA batteries or a built-in battery
- 10 presets or more
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