Personal Radio Sharp DR-P520 Digital Tuner DAB DAB+ FM

The Sharp DR-P520 is an ultra-portable personal radio with a digital tuner supporting DAB, DAB+ and FM. It features a compact 2-inch display, built‑in speaker and a headphone jack for private listening. The radio is USB Type-C powered and includes Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless streaming from smartphones or tablets. BestTune® merges FM, DAB and DAB+ into one station list and automatically selects the strongest service; SlideShow displays station images and metadata when broadcast. The device is Digital Radio Tick certified and offers auto time/date and auto tune/scan functions.

Advantages

The DR-P520 combines portability and modern features in a lightweight grey housing (0.16 kg). Bluetooth 5.3 enables easy wireless playback while the built‑in speaker and headphone jack cover both shared and private listening. BestTune® simplifies station management by grouping and selecting the best available service. SlideShow and multi-language interface support improve usability, and Digital Radio Tick certification ensures compatibility with current digital broadcasts.

Suitable for

• Personal listening at home or on the go
• Commuting, travel or short outdoor trips
• Users who need simple tuning and preset management
• Listening to DAB/DAB+ broadcasts with station images and metadata

Key specifications

• Model: Sharp DR-P520 (DR-P520OSAKA)
• Supported bands: DAB, DAB+, FM
• Display: compact 2-inch display with SlideShow support
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, headphone jack, USB Type-C power
• Station memory: up to 120 stations (40 BestTune, 40 DAB, 40 FM)
• Alarms: dual independent alarms
• Weight: 0.16 kg
• Colour: Grey
• Certification: Digital Radio Tick

How to use

Power the radio via the USB Type-C connector. Use auto tune/scan to scan available stations and rely on BestTune® to consolidate FM, DAB and DAB+ services into a single list and pick the best signal. Adjust volume and listen through the built‑in speaker or connect headphones to the headphone jack. To stream from another device, enable Bluetooth on both devices and pair using Bluetooth 5.3. Set the dual alarms and allow the auto time/date feature to update clock information from broadcast signals.

Recommendations

Place the radio in an area with good reception for optimal DAB/DAB+ performance; for private listening use wired headphones. Regularly scan for stations after relocation to update the station list and let BestTune® select the best available service.