About internet radio

Internet Radio is broadcast using the Internet as the connection to the radio rather than radio waves. Conventional radio is broadcast using transmitters at fixed locations. The further that the radio is from the transmitter, the weaker the signal becomes until beyond a certain distance, the station cannot be heard.

Internet Radio does not have this limitation. With your radio connecting to the internet, it becomes possible to listen to stations from all around the world, as well as those from broadcasters nearer home. For example, a Scot living and working in London could listen to a Scottish radio station; a Japanese working in France could listen to Japanese as well as French, Scottish or American radio.

That sounds like Shortwave Radio….Not really – shortwave radio can be difficult to receive and suffers from atmospheric effects. Internet Radio uses the power of the Internet to deliver the radio station without these problems. In addition, the radio is automatically updated with lists of radio stations, sorted by country or genre. As a consequence, selecting stations or discovering new ones is very simple.

The basic requirement to use Internet Radio is that you have a broadband Internet connection to your home (or wherever you use the radio). You may well have a PC, but it does not need to be switched on in order to listen to radio stations via the Internet.

You do need a broadband connection for Internet Radio. But if you are not interested in radio listening, and wish to use an internet radio such as the STREAM 63i to listen to your music collection (from your PC, for example) then broadband is not required. Broadband can still be useful if it is desired to be able to update the software in the radio to take advantage of any new features as they become available.

As well as a broadband connection you will need a modem (an ADSL modem if your broadband uses the telephone wiring, or a cable modem if you get your broadband access combined with cable TV). You will also need a router, but modern ADSL and cable modems generally include a router to allow several devices to be connected.

What are the differences between DAB and Internet radio?

DAB Digital radios require a digital broadcast signal. The digital signal produces a better sound than traditional FM and a much wider station choice. Digital radios are generally simple to setup and easy to use.

Internet radios connect to broadcasters via your home broadband internet connection giving the listener access to thousands of radio stations from around the world. You can also stream music with Spotify Connect or from your computer.

DAB radios are ideal for receiving local and national radio stations. There are also many more stations available including some digital only stations.

Internet radio gives you access to local and national stations but also access to many thousands of radio stations as well as Podcasts from around the world.

Tuning to a station with DAB couldn’t be easier. Switch on your DAB radio and it will tune automatically. Select a station name from the list of stations and press select to connect to your favourite station.

With internet radio there are multiple ways to find a station, you can search by location, genre or simply type in the name of the station you wish to tune to.


The benefits of DAB digital radio?

DAB radio is very easy to use. No need to remember any frequencies all you need to know is the station name you wish to listen to. Our Roberts DAB radios such as the Revival Mini offer easy to operate controls, an easy to read display, and quick access to that favourite station.

DAB radio can be used anywhere it can receive a digital signal. If you have a portable DAB radio you can listen to stations anywhere in the home, garden or even outside. Some radios offer a rechargeable battery option giving you extended battery life.

DAB radio gives access to far more stations than FM and many are dedicated to one type of music such as classical, jazz, rock or Sport providing real time information such as titles, music and the latest news.

The benefits of Internet radio?roberts internet radio pic

Internet radio not only allows you to listen to local, regional, national but also international broadcasts. There are thousands of radio stations available as well as Podcasts. Search for an internet radio station by location, genre or a text search. You may also listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC using BBC Listen Again and podcasts from a wide variety of broadcasters.

Many of our internet radios such as our award winning Stream 93i are compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through your radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

You may also play your music files that are stored on a computer, your network or on a USB memory device through the radio’s loudspeakers and create your very own playlists.

Which radio to choose?

To choose the right radio you need to consider how you wish to access stations, the content you want to play and where you wish to listen. If you want the easiest operation, portability, quick access to local and national stations then choose DAB. However if you wish to listen to international stations, podcasts and have music streaming options then an internet radio would be perfect.

WiFi Internet Clock Radio WR-200

Product Features

• Wifi Internet Radio
• Wireless connection
• Reciva Portal with more than 15,000 radio stations worldwide
• UPnP streaming
• Time and Date display
• Clock and Alarm function
• 3.5 mm headphone jack and 3.5 mm line out jack
• Audio Output : 1.5W (RMS) x 1
• AC Adapter included
•  Remote Control
• Free shipping. 
• Spain, Canada, Russia, UK and Australia: 5-7 days (Local stock).

What's in the package

•     1 x WR-200 internet radio
•     1 x AC power Adapter
•     1 x Remote controller
•      Package Weight: 1.1 Kgs
•      Package Size:30 cm x 18 cm x 17 cm