DAB Radio needed to turn on when power applied

[jonm01]

Does anyone know of a make of DAB radio which will turn on when power is applied from the mains power supply. Its because I want it to come on using a wireless remote socket, so , not to have to touch any power switch on the radio,just a power on button on the socket remote supplying it. Any ideas appreciated.

 

[JohnD]

No but you can get DAB radios that incorporate their own timers.

Basically a radio alarm

And others that can be controlled by an app on your phone

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It would work with a ye oldie style radio that turned on with the volume knob but I expect finding such a radio that also had DAB does not/has never existed.

edit something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394449619642?hash=item5bd7078aba:g:A6wAAOSwFKVjqJmm&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoAu+GGbIirl30ypyA0V46f/XDsqinSzB2RnRuQkEqeccokXGkRFOeWlSTPBp/QQagM0Xvt3HpkItN6aE7AU77vuwDHT1d5JoObj7B+/CAMpevGnjJJ3vad16MpZs5S+E+tE6qvS2RWDbS2mNBaRM4xb0cDKtJlwKfuk/GtiGsmaH68mBRK2k7tzH1dy5SceYOoLHsi8xbnZTb6kqdjskrXk=|tkp:Bk9SR_jq_qLLYQ

or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385308577124?hash=item59b62e4d64:g:KTQAAOSwNP5jpFTo&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4FSSCflz14DDLjLPV/+oNupHXd/Nj1pH2fxdl2xbP0wuJ/2wG9LSCp99q2t4+GWGT0Pm1Mtlfu521tMmaHmqHb3bRZutRDquiGa4d81eiEy8wzOYocne2EUCHujggVK1TtH4fYSy6h2EUcqPiPgv56s7wYchWNPCxif25zhxnWrdwe1PIAD9gzyVj73eqMphD7SD4/z36DmDfsGFYgSMYaHk8Kf7hW29zqfaZZDuJHrdvxGS8/VLZCD73yhsSVEzvU7auqwtSj8w4PwI+UH6AB9dXwWcIkOPxGed4j8Rk/Ma|tkp:Bk9SR_rq_qLLYQ

or this one with a switch on the back: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255432682532?hash=item3b78f96c24:g:zpoAAOSwO1NiLPzw&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoOQf55WQ0cMSOhpbcm7FarM1y46a34JhlRjdIbH+8hZTARJdWotabE0mOIJMjsoRL7oG3VAfRhsDYbaqZuqHxXeF/eKqdHO3JZWPFpMsUGcfmksoMd6ep7/A6M6n7e/iFJIT0Z8F5nInW2yZ6aFFYB3VoktoZODxRRrjAv+jnxPwlNlcjdzBd/spf5Xh0Ybi/Wf2xOWTPDA56VFdy+QN0yQ=|tkp:Bk9SR8aQqKPLYQ

I wonder if when the mains is powered on they start in DAB mode by default?

 

[Tigercubrider]

Both my DABs are old but I like Pure and Roberts.
Worth dropping them both a line with the question?

many have a remote anyway

 

[RandomGrinch]

Have you thought about alternatives to DAB?
Just as an example, an Alexa will happily stream many radio stations; it's controllable without the need for a smart switch inbetween.

 

[JohnD]

I have a SusieQ that can be controlled by an app on the phone.

 

[jonm01]

Both my DABs are old but I like Pure and Roberts.
Worth dropping them both a line with the question?

many have a remote anyway

Good thinking, I'll e mail them.

 

[jonm01]

Thanks for all the suggestions. It's actually for an immobile elderly relative. They don't like Alexa, thinks it's creepy! I guess a radio with its own remote might be the best solution.

 

[Lucid]

Have you thought about alternatives to DAB?

Have you thought about alternatives to DAB?

Teeth pulled out with pliers, tongue nailed to the desk, hot poker to the base of the spin, or just good old needles in the eyes. These and other exciting alternatives in preference to owning DAB equipment.

 

[mrrusty]

Alexa for immobile people really is a good answer. Can also be linked easily linked to lights of course. We use Alexa almost exclusively for radio

 

[JohnD]

DAB sound quality is very poor. Internet radio is not as bad. Sound from my smart TV is acceptable, and is also operated with a remote.

None of them can match sound quality from FM radio or DVD.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think Granny jonm01 just wants to click a switch and listen to Woman's Hour or whatever rather than fanny about with anything else. Keep on topic.

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[Lucid]

This could be one of those times when keeping it old skool might be the perfect answer. An older FM/AM Roberts radio - manual everything, no logic control - and a simple wireless power switch. Aside from volume control, it's on/off with a single button press.

 

[jonm01]

Teeth pulled out with pliers, tongue nailed to the desk, hot poker to the base of the spin, or just good old needles in the eyes. These and other exciting alternatives in preference to owning DAB equipment.

I know, agreed re DAB, it's just the last radio ( which developed a fault ) was DAB. FM might be OK, reception not brilliant though.

 

[jonm01]

I think Granny jonm01 just wants to click a switch and listen to Woman's Hour or whatever rather than fanny about with anything else. Keep on topic.

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That's the idea, keeps it simple. One button, on or off, classic fm locked in !