DAB radios
Sangean DPR-39
Sangean
Pocket DAB+ and FM radio on two AA cells with supplied earphones and a lock switch.
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What you get
A pocket DAB+ and FM RDS radio powered by two AA cells. It has 10 presets and a backlit LCD with a battery-level indicator. Earphones are supplied and a lock switch guards the buttons. It weighs 63.5 g.
- Pocket DAB+/FM-RDS radio powered by 2 x AA batteries
- 10 presets (5 DAB+, 5 FM)
- Backlit LCD with battery-level indicator
- Lock switch; earphones supplied
- 63.5 g
Pros and cons of the Sangean DPR-39
Pros
- Two AA cells are easy to swap when the power is off.
- A battery-level indicator on the display shows how much is left.
- At 63.5 g it slips into a coat pocket.
Cons
- UK delivery from Sangean's own shop is not confirmed.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB+, FM (RDS)
- Battery type
- 2 x AA (LR6)
- Presets
- 10 (5 DAB+ + 5 FM)
- Weight
- 63.5 g (2.2 oz)
- Display
- Backlit LCD with battery indicator
- Size
- 63 x 101.2 x 19.7 mm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 7.1
7.1/10
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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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