Radio for elderly mum simple big buttons

[PositronicRay]

Her old radio has finally given up the ghost. I set up the swanky Roberts Dab radio she was given a couple of yrs ago, but she's struggling with the fiddly buttons and favorites menu.

What we really want is something easy to turn on/off a big volume knob (maybe combined with on/off) and a few big easy to see/use buttons to change channel.

Just like the radios of yesteryear, any suggestions?

[anonymous-user]

Imo, I don't think that's happening anymore. Maybe a get a used one on ebay?

[rayny]

Something like this ?
http://www.tesco.com/direct/goodmans-oxford-dabdab...

[nellyleelephant]

We've got one of these..

https://www.trouva.com/products/5737d0ff9271cc0300...

One knob turns it on and adjusts the volume, the other scrolls through stations.

[anonymous-user]

rayny said:

Something like this ?
http://www.tesco.com/direct/goodmans-oxford-dabdab...

well pardon me

[E31Shrew]

We bought a Tesco cheapie. It's on the Tesco site as a DR1404G. Really simple with easy presets. Not the most stunning audio quality but spends its life in the bathroom. Mains and battery.

[PositronicRay]

Thanks chaps, looking better. Still hoping to find something with pushbutton presets, she has difficulty scrolling, reading displays, and selecting.

[Who me ?]

Freeview/ Freesat channels. All the radio channels on menu on screen , via an on screen menu on TV.

[megaphone]

Went through exactly the same. I got my old Mum this Roberts Eco 4, has preset buttons, a big volume knob, on/off button. She gets on with it well, it's big and clunky.

http://www.johnlewis.com/roberts-eco4-bt-dab-fm-po...

Also looked at this Sony which has simpler controls, she didn't want red.

http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-xdr-s60-dab-fm-digit...

[PositronicRay]

megaphone said:

Went through exactly the same. I got my old Mum this Roberts Eco 4, has preset buttons, a big volume knob, on/off button. She gets on with it well, it's big and clunky.

http://www.johnlewis.com/roberts-eco4-bt-dab-fm-po...

Also looked at this Sony which has simpler controls, she didn't want red.

http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-xdr-s60-dab-fm-digit...

Thanks, that Sony jobbie looks ideal.

I'll give her a few days after setting up her other radio, just to see if she can cope though.

Edited by PositronicRay on Wednesday 7th September 08:21

[megaphone]

PositronicRay said:

megaphone said:

Went through exactly the same. I got my old Mum this Roberts Eco 4, has preset buttons, a big volume knob, on/off button. She gets on with it well, it's big and clunky.

http://www.johnlewis.com/roberts-eco4-bt-dab-fm-po...

Also looked at this Sony which has simpler controls, she didn't want red.

http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-xdr-s60-dab-fm-digit...

Thanks, that Sony jobbie looks ideal.

I'll give her a few days after setting up her other radio, just to see if she can cope though.

Edited by PositronicRay on Wednesday 7th September 08:21

My Mum does have the Sony as well, a 'beech' one, she uses this in the lounge. They used to make the Sony in black, silver, beech and red. I could only find the red version, so she opted for the Roberts Eco 4 which she uses in the kitchen. These where the only radios I could find with preset buttons.

She only listens to Classic FM and Radio 4, so two presets would be enough!

[PositronicRay]

megaphone said:

PositronicRay said:

megaphone said:

Went through exactly the same. I got my old Mum this Roberts Eco 4, has preset buttons, a big volume knob, on/off button. She gets on with it well, it's big and clunky.

http://www.johnlewis.com/roberts-eco4-bt-dab-fm-po...

Also looked at this Sony which has simpler controls, she didn't want red.

http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-xdr-s60-dab-fm-digit...

Thanks, that Sony jobbie looks ideal.

I'll give her a few days after setting up her other radio, just to see if she can cope though.

Edited by PositronicRay on Wednesday 7th September 08:21

My Mum does have the Sony as well, a 'beech' one, she uses this in the lounge. They used to make the Sony in black, silver, beech and red. I could only find the red version, so she opted for the Roberts Eco 4 which she uses in the kitchen. These where the only radios I could find with preset buttons.

She only listens to Classic FM and Radio 4, so two presets would be enough!

Two is fine, R4 and BBC Solent.

[Riley Blue]

Any use to you?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duet-FM-DAB-Visually-impa...

[PositronicRay]

Riley Blue said:

Any use to you?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duet-FM-DAB-Visually-impa...

Probably, but have you seen the price? Looks like profiteering to me.

[Riley Blue]

PositronicRay said:

Riley Blue said:

Any use to you?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duet-FM-DAB-Visually-impa...

Probably, but have you seen the price? Looks like profiteering to me.

Roberts radios always were pricey but lasted longer than most. Have a look at some of these, made in the 70s and still working well: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw...

[mizx]

Look up prices for any disability related kit, par for the course Some can get VAT relief at least, and it's what the benefits are there for.

The bath cushion I have? that'll be 500 quid.

7 grand between 2 wheelchairs is a choice (worth making), but you want a pair of new coloured neoprene frame protectors?? 36 quid. SOMEONE left a side plate on the car roof and you need a new one (this has happened four times ) ? 50 quid.

Each region has a wheelchair voucher scheme which helps a bit, and things like seat pads even high end you can get free as they have ~18 month life.

Edited by mizx on Wednesday 7th September 12:28

[PositronicRay]

Riley Blue said:

PositronicRay said:

Riley Blue said:

Any use to you?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duet-FM-DAB-Visually-impa...

Probably, but have you seen the price? Looks like profiteering to me.

Roberts radios always were pricey but lasted longer than most. Have a look at some of these, made in the 70s and still working well: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw...

The other Roberts radio linked above is £90, the Roberts targeting visually impaired is £175.

[Riley Blue]

This is the one I'd buy: push button on/off and 1 LW, 1 MW + 4 FM pre-sets.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REFURBISHED-VINTAGE-1993...