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Entertainment in an Eriba

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Probably a bit of 'out of season' indulgence, but it was time to consider my in-van entertainment. I carry a tiny 9" TV in the van, but I do prefer radio and music. My father is a great fan of radio, and I was brought up in a house full of radios, one in every room. I do really enjoy the immersive experience of radio, and for many years I have taken a Roberts world radio wherever I went in the van. A good FM radio, with dodgy MW and even dodgier 'world radio' SW bands. When I was in Berwick Upon Tweed last year, I bought a DAB Radio, a Pure branded one which was good but, again, a very modern plasticky affair. I admit it had a good signal strength, but a rather thin, tinny sound. Good enough, but I am a sucker for upgrades! Browsing possibilities on Amazon, I came across the Roberts Revival RD70. I had one of these years ago, although it was FM/AM only, no DAB.  This new, modern version had FM, DAB, and also Bluetooth. The Bluetooth was imp...