Questions about DAB radio

Hi all, I'm looking into digital DAB radios for 40 pounds or less, and wondered if anyone had tips on a good one? Also, some are listed as DAB III, and I can't find anything online that explains what that means. Is that better than regular DAB?

Here's what I'd like in a radio: Mainly, just a good DAB radio. Must be mains powered, it's optional as to whether it can be battery powered, too. Would prefer stereo speakers or a line out so I can hook it to a stereo, but that's not required (I may even be able to hook it to the stereo through a headphone slot, I'm not sure). That's about it. Any tips of what I should look for in a DAB, or know of a specific one I should check out?

Hi Groovy yank

nip over to avforums.com - that place is excellent for all home electronics stuff aside from computers etc.

I've never used a DAB radio before but have noticed they're getting advertised a bit more prominently recently..  I might look into them soon too!

Cheers!

DtM! West London & Slough UK!

Also, some are listed as DAB III, and I can't find anything online that explains what that means.

DAB III is just a reference to the fact that the frequencies used for digital audio broadcasting here are in a range known as band III, so all DAB receivers for the U.K. will be DAB III, even if not so listed.   

The designation comes from the old numbering of VHF and UHF broadcast ranges, in frequency order.  Band I and band III were formerly used for our old 405-line black-&-white TV service, while bands IV and V are the present UHF TV channels.  Band II was/is the regular F.M. radio broadcast band.   The 405-line TV system was shut down in 1985, then the band III frequencies were re-allocated to DAB in the 1990s, hence the DAB III tag.

As for recommendations, I'm afraid that like Dennis I haven't played around with DAB enough to be able to suggest any particular sets.  You will need a good signal for reliable reception though.  I know there have been concerns from some quarters that audio quality has been sacrificed to lower bit-rates in order to squeeze more stations onto each multiplex, in much the same way as has occurred with digital TV.