makita radio

[solutions]

Sadly the version of Dab we have in the uk is poor and in no way superior to FM.. FM is better audio quality and most broadcast in true stereo something most dab stations with there horrifically antiquated and low quality mpeg compression do not.. Maybe if we had addopted dab + like much of Europe did it might be better. But sadly the technology they rolled out here was out if date long before a fraction of the population had a dab radio. The tech will die before it gains mass use. I very much doubt that they will turn off fm with only dab to take the reigns. It desperately needs to be superceeded but like most infer structure in this country it won't get the long term vision and investment it needs.
The Makita radios are good but really need a charge function like most of their competition have. Dab offers greater channel choice but chews through the bats faster and interference is a problem.
If I was going to buy one I would go for the dab one which also has fm not the dab only one or the bluetooth one.

 

[zzzjim]

I've got the dab one same as that great bit of kit wouldn't be without it planet rock all day

I was a Kerang fan boy , till it disappeared ... ( rationed to 1 day of my choice a week )

 

[newcastle phill]

I haven't got time for radio.
You bucky larstand

 

[Stanios]

I got the dab makita, and for £100+ radio it comes with crazy bass that you cant turn down thinking of selling it..

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I got the dab makita, and for £100+ radio it comes with crazy bass that you cant turn down thinking of selling it..

maybe turn off the rock music but its a common fault with one model

 

[ShaunCorbs]

whats peoples thoughts on the makita 106 any one got one?

 

[Millsy 82]

Get the DAB. If you don't get signal then on FM flick over to DAB and vice versa. Also you get absolute 80's planet rock and loads of others. This afternoon I was listening to the cricket.