Just got a new DAB radio. What UK stations should I save as presets?

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Same for me but got pissed off hearing Sombre multiple times a day, now playing Djo again after 3 or 4 years. The current playlist isn't great atm IMO. Not a Noah Kahn or Mumford fan so usually switch to RC Classic Rock for a while

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seeksadvic3@reddit

K - Rose

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ChrisChros87@reddit

The dust

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FatPancakes247365@reddit

Head Radio

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Fando1234@reddit (OP)

Ooh, what's that?

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AnonymousTimewaster@reddit

It's a reference based on a radio station in GTA: San Andreas

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Illustrious_Chef7509@reddit

Kerrang, absolute radio, planet rock, Radio X

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iceman2g@reddit

It's not quirky or niche, but I'm in my forties and Radio X is basically my Spotify playlist - if you were into 90's and 00's indie/rock pop, it's nothing but bangers.

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VolcanicBear@reddit

Kerrang.

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SWTransGirl@reddit

This is the only suitable answer.

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tondek-0@reddit

Not if you don’t like metal.

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SWTransGirl@reddit

Well, sucks to be you then 🤣

Best community of people, great artists and timeless tunes too.

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tondek-0@reddit

I didn’t say I didn’t like metal.

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SWTransGirl@reddit

Then it doesn’t suck to be you, and you get to experience the amazing community we are.

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happyhippohats@reddit

The only good metal station in the UK is Primordial radio, but it's online not DAB.

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Ok_Cow_3431@reddit

If you can deal with 50 adverts every 3 songs. I like Kerrang and tend to be my station of choice in the car but damn do they love ad revenue. They play a reasonable number of songs that verge quite close to pop music and play far too much machine gun kelly

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Mog_X34@reddit

Plus Planet Rock

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DeanyyBoyy93@reddit

Planet rock.

The DJs are chill and the music is solid. Theres adverts but can't have it all.

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crucible@reddit

Some DJs play too much Rush for my liking.

Where “too much Rush” is defined as a non-zero number

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Fando1234@reddit (OP)

Ah yes!!! I remember this from decades ago when my mates dad used to have it on in their kitchen. Good shout.

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TroublesZoo@reddit

Depending on your age, either Absolute 90s or Absolute 00s!

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LittleSadRufus@reddit

Absolute 10s is great too.

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ChipCob1@reddit

I think you made a few people aware of their own mortality!

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discoveredunknown@reddit

They have an Absolute 10s? This could be my bag… now I know why my Dad feels the way he does about Absolute 70s

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LittleSadRufus@reddit

I only discovered it last week. My 10yo thought it meant 1910s, couldn't process it was for the decade she was born in

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Alternative-Emu2000@reddit

Now I've got the image of an excited child turning on Absolute 10s and then being bitterly disappointed that they aren't playing "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" or "My Old Man Said Follow the Van"

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coffee_robot_horse@reddit

I listened to Absolute 10s for a little while because I thought it was great there was a radio station for people who look like me

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mumblyjoe8e@reddit

90's is still on? I thought you need their app for that now?

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LithiuMart@reddit

Absolute Radio and Absolute Radio 90s.

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AndrewHinds67@reddit

Radio Caroline. I'll be honest, though, DAB isn't very good. The sound quality is quite poor compared to FM and most stations are mono. You're better off buying a network player for a Hi-Fi system. The sound quality is super, the stations are in stereo and you can listen to Internet radio from around the world. I have a DAB/FM tuner in my system and the difference between DAB and FM is very noticeable.

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Alternative-Emu2000@reddit

Radio 4 Extra

Audio books, comedy, drama, science fiction, panel shows, documentaries, etc. it's mostly archive material from Radio 4, plus some original programmes.

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Stevemachinehk@reddit

And no news!

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Significant-Fig2485@reddit

6 music

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West_Yorkshire@reddit

If you've got DAB, then that "builders radio" station is pretty good. I had a good laugh from it when I listened to it in the work van.

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GeoAnchoa@reddit

Fix Radio

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Worth_Nature_7631@reddit

Radio 6 and 5 spots extra for the cricket and thats me done haha

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Drbuckles55@reddit

Think for yourself FM

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ReallyIntriguing@reddit

Capital xtra

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Vetni@reddit

Planet Rock, where rock lives!

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True-Register-9403@reddit

MDFR

It's an oddball one (it's a dementia friendly radio station).

Plays some really decent tunes at times, but you will also get "how much is that doggie in the window" too.

No adverts, news, or annoying presenters though...

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Sincere_city@reddit

Nice. Dementia friendly is probably good for anybody. Like baby shampoo and dog food

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trogflopper@reddit

Magic Musicals

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coffee_robot_horse@reddit

I like Jazz FM

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clickyclicky456@reddit

Heart Dance all the way!

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Traditional_Fox2428@reddit

Kisstory for me

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mellonians@reddit

It obviously depends where you live as to what's available to you. Some local stations might be worth saving but they can be hard to find.

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kebabby72@reddit

We no longer live in UK but Absolute Radio 80's and 90's.

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TomLondra@reddit

What kind of radio is it? I need one

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bmwkag1407@reddit

Use/get any old android device install VRadio- instant 10,000+ channels. Wanna big it up ? Bluetooth speaker.

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TomLondra@reddit

No. I don't want to big it up. But thanks.

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Fando1234@reddit (OP)

Azatom DAB. Foxton. Available on Amazon. Nothing special, but an upgrade on my old one so I'm excited about it.

Listening to radio while I cook is one of my fav things after work.

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TomLondra@reddit

That’s exactly the one I already have. In fact, I have two. Perfect for listening in bed and easily pressing the buttons in the dark. I have them programmed for BBC radio 4BBC radio four extra, BBC World Service, LBC, and Times Radio.

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Sad-Garage-2642@reddit

Horizon Pulse

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TheLoneEcho@reddit

LBC, for when your day is too happy and you want to be annoyed for a bit.

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fatfreeyoghurt@reddit

Amazing Radio

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Frosty_Leg4438@reddit

I really like “Magic Musicals”

Its an offshoot of magic fm (relaxing, slightly corny songs “dance with my father again-Luther van dross” etc) BUT dedicated to show tunes from musicals!

Youll get Chicago, wicked along with more obscure older west end songs.

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Fando1234@reddit (OP)

My gf would love this. She works in musical theatre.

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