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Digital radio now turned itself on at 4.30 am, twice. What should I do

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Showtime · 05/05/2013 12:08

What should I do about this please?
Simple on/off switch, not using alarm function or anything.

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HorribleHaircut · 05/05/2013 12:11

I had one with solar cells that would randomly switch on if I left it somewhere sunny - could that be it?

I would unplug everything, do some swearing, and see if there's a reset button somewhere.

Oh, and check for ghosts.

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musu · 05/05/2013 12:11

Unplug it? Confused

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freddiemisagreatshag · 05/05/2013 12:12

Put it in the bin. Outside.

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Showtime · 05/05/2013 12:18

Thanks for the ideas. No solar cells involved and doubt ghosts either, so will continue unplugging I think.

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PedroYoniLikesCrisps · 06/05/2013 20:14

Have you had power cuts? Mine turns on when I plug it into the mains even though it has a soft touch power button, so when the power goes out and then returns, the radio turns on.

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dizzy77 · 06/05/2013 20:20

I read something recently about DAB radios being affected by new LED lights. I have no more technical info on this I'm afraid though.

Also, we have radio controlled clocks in our house that are sent a bit screwy sometimes if our iphones are charging nearby.

And we used to be regularly woken in terror in the small hours by our stereo system after tha cat had activated the alarm by sitting on it.

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Dogladyfrance · 19/12/2021 22:13

My digital dab Roberts radio has, for the last 3 nights turned itself on! I have no idea how it's doing it! I unplugged last night, thought that might do it, but no, came on again tonight at 11.00. Any ideas!

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