Jan 3, 2016 · DAB Digital Radio launched in the UK in the 1990’s and many digital radio stations in the UK currently use the original version of the DAB standard. DAB+ (sometimes called DAB plus) is a newer version of DAB and has been used in some European countries for some time. A radio which can only receive DAB will not be able to receive DAB+ stations.

Sep 8, 2020 · I have a Soundmaster DAB+ radio, model no. DAB650SI. A radio channel that I often listen to, now only broadcasts in DAB+ but after repeated scanning this radio does not pick up this station in the new format. The radio quite clearly is labelled as a DAB+ radio. I also have a Pure Mi One, and after an update, receives this DAB+ station with no ...

The buttons on this DAB radio are the same size. Instead of a rotary control for changing the radio station the radio has ‘Prev’ and ‘Next’ buttons which can make browsing for stations slower. Presets are also saved in a list which is browsed on the display. The ten buttons on this Silvercrest DAB radio all look and feel the same.

Mar 3, 2025 · There’s more to enjoy on digital radio. Digital radio offers more choice whether you’re at home, work or on the move. Get started by browsing DAB digital reviews, reading common questions and answers and stay up-to-date with the latest news.

Problems with DAB transmissions can occur but are very rare. If your Internet went down due to a bad phone line or broken router you’d still be able to listen to news, sport commentary and music on DAB or FM. You could consider an Internet radio with DAB digital radio built-in. These versatile radios often include FM reception and Bluetooth.

Sep 27, 2023 · Digital radio stations Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Mellow Magic, Planet Rock and Scala Radio will switch from DAB to DAB+ this Autumn. The music stations currently broadcast using the original DAB format. When they switch to DAB+ they will only be available on DAB digital radios which support the newer DAB+ format.

The existing FM/AM aerials installed in most cars are not suitable for DAB reception. This means a new DAB aerial or splitter for an existing aerial is required. Some windscreen aerials are ‘active’, which means they are powered by the radio or DAB adapter. Active aerials with a built-in amplifier may perform better than passive equivalents.

Mar 10, 2025 · The new stations are Greatest Hits Radio 70s, Greatest Hits Radio 80s, Hits Radio 90s and Hits Radio 00s. Greatest Hits Radio 60s is already available on DAB digital radio. The news, unveiled today at the Radiodays Europe conference in Athens, follows last week’s announcement that four national stations would switch from DAB to DAB+. The move ...

Some DAB car radios have a USB slot which can be placed in the glovebox. The most affordable in-dash radios start at around £90. Even though DAB digital radio is the most likely reason for upgrading you’ll often also get a CD player, FM and AM reception, an …

An external DAB aerial can offer better reception of digital radio stations than a small, wire antenna which comes with many hi-fi’s and tuners. DAB aerials can installed by a DIYer for under £40. Television aerial installers can normally professionally install a DAB aerial too.