Fao Chris/Buenchico

[JinnyJoan]

Hi Chris

Sister is rallying around a little bit but in stead there is no TV or any music on the ward

I want to buy her a little Walkman that would suit her ie AM/DM battery operated = - could you advise me.  Thanks

[JinnyJoan]

AC/FM.  sorry

[Buenchico]

Ooh, tricky!

The batteries in conventional battery-operated radios (i.e. AA or AAA cells) tend not to last long when the radios are in use for extended periods. Many small radios now have rechargeable batteries built into them but that means that a USB charging source is typically needed.  My own instinct would be to look for a DAB+ radio (powered from a charger which can be left plugged in) that's also got FM.  (NB: If you do go for a digital radio, ensure that it supports 'DAB+', rather than just 'DAB'.  Far too many shops, including big names like B&M and Argos, are still selling the older 'DAB' models).

However not many DAB+/FM radio also have AM, which could be a problem if your sister particularly wants to listen to a local station which only broadcasts on medium wave.

If your sister can do without medium wave, then this model from my favourite manufacturer might well be suitable:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CM4CMJX?th=1
(Traditional wired headphones can be plugged into the socket on the side for private listening).

[Buenchico]

Continued . . . 

If that model generally meets your sister's needs but she'd prefer to use Bluetooth (cordless) headphones, this could be the one to go for:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S9DNBTP

[Buenchico]

More . . .

I'm really struggling to find a radio that supports DAB+ and medium wave.  If your sister doesn't need the digital stations that are available via DAB+ (meaning that a traditional AM/FM radio will suffice), this would possibly be suitable.  (It can be plugged into the mains or run on batteries):
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/goodmans-classic-am/fm-retro-radio-blue-3826632

For economy, this is a possible option but (as it can't be powered from the mains) it might get through AA batteries fairly quickly:
https://groceries.asda.com/product/cd-players-radios-alarm-clocks/asda-tech-portable-am-fm-radio/1000370064291
A pack of alkaline batteries from a discount store should last ages though, such as
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/panasonic-aa-alkaline-batteries-30pk-340263

[JinnyJoan]

chris - thanks for your answers but she only listens to one station - me and her don't know anything about blue tooth and she doesn't understand digital at all.

Im just looking for a wee basic radio.

[JinnyJoan]

sorry also meant to say no don't think she uses AM - just FM

[barry1010]

How about this? Can be plugged in or run from batteries and has a headphone socket

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8242303?clickSR=slp:term:fm%20radio:1:50:1

[Rosetta]

I am glad your sister is rallying a bit JJ

[Buenchico]

Thanks for the clarification, JJ.

The little radio in my Asda link above should do the job well enough. 

To go with it though, I'd buy a big pack of alkaline AA batteries (such as the one in the B&M link above), so that your sister won't have to worry about the batteries running down.

For rivate listening (so that other patients aren't disturbed), I'd also include either wired earbuds
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/jvc-gumy-bass-boost-earphones-black-3294986
or wired headphones
https://groceries.asda.com/product/on-ear-headphones/asda-tech-wired-headphones-space-grey/1000370064159

[Buenchico]

^^^ rivate ???

'Private'!

[Barsel]

I love that little Retro radio from B&M. Think I might just have to buy that. Hope you find something suitable JJ.