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Radio stations now announce a wide variety of platforms on which their programmes can be received.  They cover all the different bands that have been in use for broadcasting throughout the last 100 years  since broadcasting began. But today, radio programms are borne not only on radio waves, but ONLINE RADIO uses direct 'hard' links between station and listener:  cable, using fibre strands and the internet.
 
5G is now being rolled out, making all many services available, including Online Radio, over a much wider area, thanks to its vastly improved speeds over current and previous internet transmission. Speeds of 3Gbps have recently been achieved, a huge advance from the 1 or 2 Mbps 'service' that is still endured by many UK residents in some areas.
 
 
Finding the right radio receiver
 
We've found that the best range of domestic radio receivers (i.e. for LW, MW, FM and DAB) can be found on Amazon. They usually have next day, or in some areas even SAME DAY, delivery on all items and a superb 'after sales' service with full refunds if you are not delighted. They sell  aReceptionIntroTextMobll kinds of kit right up to 'high end' communications receivers.
 
Full range
   of Receivers    
 
DAB Radios        LW Radios     SW Radios   
 
Scanners        FM/DAB  
 
Satellite Tuners
 
AirBand     Amateur Radio      2-way business  
 
SDR tuners    
A white SDR USB stick
Book about SDR by Barron
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Brunette wityh radio on shoulder
Communications receiver

An intro to SDR

Antenna cable and SDR Cabilock
CABILOCK 1PC
USB Dongle  SDR
100KHz-1.7GHz RTL-SDR
UV HF Stick Digital Tuner
LSB AM FM CW DSB
Receiver Antenna Kit
The Cabilock is a turnkey receiver antenna set. It can be tuned from 100 kHz to 1.7 GHz and supports AM, FM(NFM, WFM), CW, DSB, LSB, USB demodulation. It is suitable for listening to HF SSB communication, FM radio, walkie-talkie call, aviation band, etc.
 
Costing less than £30, this kit has all you need to set up a professional sounding SDR station,  capable of listening to stations across the spectrum - broadcast, communications  . . .  right up into the Gigahertz bands. Many modes are resolved -  AM, SSB, FM, etc, etc.
 
 
an Icom R9000 receiver

Radio Reception

Receivers

Radios

End on view of the Majority Internet Tuner
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗧, 𝗗𝗔𝗕, 𝗙𝗠 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 & 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗛:
The Majority Fitzwilliam digital radio is renowned for its exceptional reception and interference-free quality from internet, DAB and FM sources. With seamless integration of Bluetooth technology, simplifying connections to your smartphone and an array of other devices.
𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬, 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧, 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦: This bluetooth radio integrates Spotify Connect for easy playlist access, and a Podcast library for information and entertaining. 90+ presets for instant access to your Internet, DAB or FM radio stations.
𝗨𝗦𝗕, 𝗔𝗨𝗫, 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗦: Stream digital content and music via the built-in USB reader of. Connect MP3 players or smartphones with the AUX In feature and multiple outputs.
𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘, 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗: Experience seamless multi-language navigation with a captivating interface, harmonized with your chosen language. Complete with a remote control, the Fitzwilliam DAB radio with bluetooth offers convenient, precise control of the audio.
LCD display and mains power cord.
Details here 

Majority Online Radio & DAB tuner

We continue to recommend the Roberts 94L, as its replacement (the 95L) has worse DAB reception, no Apple Airplay and many other defects.
 
For now, its the 94L for us - which is excellent for Online Radio. You can also stream direct from your Smartphone using Bluetooth.
 
The 94L's main features are:
  • SmartRadio
  • Internet,
  • DAB,
  • FM radio
  • Built-in Spotify,
  • Amazon Music and Deezer
  • Remote Comntrol unit
 
The 94L has a full colour screen, can be either battery or mains-powered,  with an option to an internal rechargeable battery pack.
Details of the Stream 94L HERE
The original Roberts Radio94L radio from front view

Roberts Stream 95L

View of Roberts 95L from the top

Roberts Stream 94L

If you really MUST have the latest model, the Roberts Stream 95L will cost you around £220, and has the controls on the top rather than on the front of the radio, plus some extra streaming services (such as Tidal, Qobuz).
 
Linkplay's own way of getting BBC Sounds means you don't have to fight TuneIn every time you switch it on, but is that worth almost £100 more?
 
As alqays, Roberts products are very well made, and the sound quality is excellent. But the radio's deafness, especially on FM and DAB, is a big problem and as for the ommission of Apple Car - well!
 
Details of the Stream 95L are HERE
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Radio stations now announce a wide variety of platforms on which their programmes can be received.  They cover all the different bands that have been in use for broadcasting throughout the last 100 years  since broadcasting began. But today, radio programms are borne not only on radio waves, but ONLINE RADIO uses direct 'hard' links between station and listener:  cable, using fibre strands and the internet.
 
5G is now being rolled out, making all many services available, including Online Radio, over a much wider area, thanks to its vastly improved speeds over current and previous internet transmission. Speeds of 3Gbps have recently been achieved, a huge advance from the 1 or 2 Mbps 'service' that is still endured by many UK residents in some areas.
 
 
Finding the right radio receiver
 
We've found that the best range of domestic radio receivers (i.e. for LW, MW, FM and DAB) can be found on Amazon. They usually have next day, or in some areas even SAME DAY, delivery on all items and a superb 'after sales' service with full refunds if you are not delighted. They sell  aReceptionIntroTextMobll kinds of kit right up to 'high end' communications receivers.
 
Full range
   of Receivers    
 
DAB Radios        LW Radios     SW Radios   
 
Scanners        FM/DAB  
 
Satellite Tuners
 
AirBand     Amateur Radio      2-way business  
 
SDR tuners    
Finding the right radio receiver
We've found that the best range of domestic radio receivers (i.e. for LW, MW, FM and DAB) can be found on Amazon. They usually have next day, or in some areas even SAME DAY, delivery on all items and a superb 'after sales' service with full refunds if you are not delighted. They sell  aReceptionIntroTextMobll kinds of kit right up to 'high end' communications receivers.
 
Full range
   of Receivers    
 
DAB Radios        LW Radios     SW Radios   
 
Scanners        FM/DAB  
 
Satellite Tuners
 
AirBand     Amateur Radio      2-way business  
 
SDR tuners