DEWALT DCR020 Digital Radio 240 Volt & Li-Ion Bare Unit

USB - Universal Serial Bus

AC - Alternating Current

Digital - A system that uses only 0s and 1s to transmit data

FM - Frequency Modulation - A band used for analog radio transmission

Radio - A device used for listening to audio transmissions

Batteries - Portable Power sources in cell form

compact - Carefuly designed to ensure an item has a minimal physical size

Audio - Also known as sound. An audible vibration wave which can be heard.

robust - An physical or metaphorical object which is well built or hard to destroy

USB - Universal Serial Bus. A method of connecting a device to a computer

Compact - something that has a lot combined within a small space.

Cage - an object that is used to contain something, often animals.

DeWalt - A brand with a reputation for designing, engineering and building of tough industrial machinery.

Li-ion - A rechargable battery. Popular in portable electronics combining one of the best energy densities and not suffering memory effect. Very slow loss of charge when not in use.

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