How to get the BBC World Service in Berlin?

[colincostello 193]

I have a digital radio which I purchased in the UK. I can get the BBC World Service on it and that is great. But the charger has packed up and I am now using batteries. In the long run this is wasteful and damaging to the environment. 

I have been down to Saturn and Media Markt to find a new charger, but as the radio is from the UK , they do not  stock such a charger.

I would gladly buy a new one but when I try to get the BBC World Sevice on these radios while in the store, I get nothinhg but static.Any advice.?

I have looked at rechargable batteries but they seem expensive.

Thanks

[Krieg 15,026]

Check the output of the damaged charger and find a similar with a similar plug.  If you are confused you can put a picture of the charger here.

[HH_Sailor 3,624]

1) try using an internet radio / your PC here : https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service

2) search Amazon for the output volts / amps / watts on your broken charger. Check that the charger output plug has the same fitting.

3) you'll want a charger / travo that runs on 230v (or anywhere between 210v and 260v) Berlin and London are both on 230v these days (240v went away a long time ago)

 

[colincostello 193]

Thanks HH-Sailor ,but I do not have internet access in my flat. There is a 6 v tiny sign next to the power socket.

[HH_Sailor 3,624]

I tried "variable trafo" on Amazon.de and came up with this : 

 

https://www.amazon.de/PChero-Universal-Steckernetzteil-Elektronik-USB-Ger%C3%A4te/dp/B071S77653/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=11KA43PQKH6YP&keywords=variable+trafo&qid=1680256244&sprefix=variable+travo%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

which is this thing:
lots of plugs for your radio to choose from and the ability to change voltage (to your 6v)

 

Or maybe ask for such a device at Saturn/Media M where they can show you how it works? 

 

 

[colincostello 193]

I did buy such a device from Saturn but none of the combinations fitted well enough. They were all too loose.

[snowingagain 5,351]

46 minutes ago, colincostello said:

I would gladly buy a new one but when I try to get the BBC World Sevice on these radios while in the store, I get nothinhg but static.

That is odd.  I cannot check as not in Berlin, but also do not have a radio that works atm.  In Berlin it is supposed to be on FM 90,2.  Can anyone else check?

[HH_Sailor 3,624]

 

What about going to a repair cafe ?

Someone there could help attach the charger cable more permanently ?

 

eg https://repaircafefriedrichshain.wordpress.com/

 

[keith2011 2,648]

28 minutes ago, colincostello said:

Thanks HH-Sailor ,but I do not have internet access in my flat.

 

If you have a mobile phone why not use  internet on it?

[colincostello 193]

I do not have a smart phone.

 

[colincostello 193]

The repair cafe is a good idea and I will look at this soon

 

[HH_Sailor 3,624]

Does your computer (used for TT access) have speakers?

 

Then try

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service

[yesterday 2,022]

While I think the best option is to get an adaptor that works or get your old adaptor fixed, you could also consider just buying a new digital radio in Germany, cannot see any reason why it will not work to get the World service.

 

Maybe you can pick one that has features you miss from your old radio

 

A simple search shows many such radios.

 

https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=digital+radio&_sacat=0

[colincostello 193]

I am happy to buy a new radio, but I need to know I can get the BBC World Service before I buy the radio.

In my flat I also have an old radio and when I tune it to the BBC frequency 94,8.MZ I get nothing. This creates confusion .

Is 94,8 MZ digital or not. This may help in selecting the right radio.

[colincostello 193]

I have looked at some of the radios suggested by yesterday and thery all seem to have something called DAB and DAB1. Is this what I need or will I buy a super duber radio that does not give me what I want.

 

[snowingagain 5,351]

45 minutes ago, colincostello said:

I have looked at some of the radios suggested by yesterday and thery all seem to have something called DAB and DAB1. Is this what I need or will I buy a super duber radio that does not give me what I want.

BBC World Service not being broadcast on DAB outside of UK.  

BBC WS say Berlin is 90,2 FM.

 

List for DE here.  

Germany - Europe | Schedules | BBC World Service

[colincostello 193]

I have tried 90.2 FM many times and got nothing: Yet on 94.8 MZ I get excellent reception.

 

[fraufruit 42,165]

I was listening to BBC in our car in Italy over DAB the other day. 

[colincostello 193]

Hi Fraufruit,

                             according to a post above , this should not have been possible.

[colincostello 193]

What is DAB, anyway