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"This is both a DAB and FM unit, after making sure there is charge in the battery unfurl the earbuds and then press and hold the on/off button for a few seconds, as this is the first switch on it will automatically scan for all available DAB stations, in my case this was 53. After the scan it will play by default the first named station. Now with 53 stations it can take a while to move either forward or back so the presets of your favourites are important and choosing them with this unit is simple and quick." Click here for Pure Pocket DAB 1500's full review .
The PocketDAB 1500 is a very pocketable proposition as PURE have managed to pack a DAB Digital Radio and an FM radio into 22mm wide package that weighs in at just 123g.
PURE like to push the functionality boundaries with their new products and their latest handheld is no exception. If you're looking for a handheld DAB radio then this is definately worth considering.
PURE like to push the functionality boundaries with their new products and their latest handheld is no exception. If you're looking for a handheld DAB radio then this is definately worth considering.
However far from being just a radio it also boast all the latest DAB technology including automatic tuning, 20 station presets, station selection by name and scrolling text showing track titles, artists' names and sports results. It also offers textSCAN technology which allows you to pause the scrolling text information the broadcaster provides. There's even RDS on FM for station name display and scrolling text.
FEATURES
- DAB & FM Radio
- Only weighs 123g
- High-performance in-ear Sennheiser headphones
- Five custom EQ settings
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Radio: Stereo personal DAB and FM radio with full DAB Band III reception. Compliant with ETS 300 401 and capable of decoding all DAB transmission modes 1-4 up to and including 192 kbps.
- Headphones: Sennheiser MX 300.
- Frequency range: DAB Band III 174?240 MHz, FM 87.5?108 MHz.
- Input connectors: 5V DC power adaptor socket (230V supplied).
- Output connectors: 3.5mm stereo output for headphones.
- Controls: Power, Lock, Info, Preset, Navigator, DAB/FM, Menu.
- Presets: 10 DAB and 10 FM presets.
- LCD display: Orange backlit LCD display with 16 x 2 characters, function icons (volume, battery life, time, EQ, signal strength, DAB/FM and stereo) and clock. Key-press activated backlight can also be set to 'always on' for optimum visibility or 'always off' for longer battery life.
- Mains Power supply: 230V AC to 5V (0.6A) DC external power adapter.
- Battery Power supply: ChargePAK LP37 ? 3.7V Lithium Polymer 2000 mAh rechargeable battery provides up to 24 hours of portable DAB listening.
- Approvals: CE marked. Compliant with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives (89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC).
- Dimensions: 65 wide x 110 tall x 21 mm deep.
- Weight: 123g
- Aerial: Supplied headphones also act as an aerial.
- Warranty: Comprehensive two year warranty.
Independent Reviews
"This is both a DAB and FM unit, after making sure there is charge in the battery unfurl the earbuds and then press and hold the on/off button for a few seconds, as this is the first switch on it will automatically scan for all available DAB stations, in my case this was 53. After the scan it will play by default the first named station. Now with 53 stations it can take a while to move either forward or back so the presets of your favourites are important and choosing them with this unit is simple and quick." Click here for Pure Pocket DAB 1500's full review .
