Archives: FAQs
What is a Secondary Service and how do I tune in?
Flexibility within the DAB system means that secondary services can be...
Who owns the multiplexes?
You need a licence to own a multiplex. Ofcom advertises licences...
What is a multiplex?
A multiplex is a block of frequencies containing radio and data...
What about DAB sound quality in-car?
Radio listening in-car is extremely popular accounting for around 24% of...
Is DAB sound quality better than analogue?
DAB provides a listening experience without the hiss, crackle, fading or...
What is the difference between DAB and satellite radio?
DAB digital radio is a terrestrial-based system, which means the services...
There is no DAB coverage in my area, will this change?
Almost 400 new national and local DAB transmitters have been built...
Is the reception the same all over the UK?
No, the reception you get depends on the coverage in your...
Can I get local stations from other parts of the country?
As it is a terrestrial transmission system, you can only receive...
Can I get DAB digital radio anywhere in the UK?
Digital radio coverage in the UK is 98% for BBC national...