On 27/12/2019 12:03, Arthur Ravenscroft wrote:
My wife wants to give a DAB/FM radio to relatives abroad.
The voltage is ok at 220/230 but it was made for the UK market where we have
a 50Hz supply.
Will it be safe to use on a 60Hz circuit?

Thanks.

Arthur.

In general yes, even if its got a real base frequency iron cored
transformer in it, it will only work better at 60hz whereas a 60hz
transformer of low spec may not work well on 50hz.

If it's SMPS it wont really notice the difference at all.

However does DAB in other countries follow UK standards?

I don't know. And 60hz suggests a LONG way away towards the Americas.

Europe is 50hz locked.

FM is pretty standard.


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