What is DAB+ and is it different to DAB? - Digital Radio Choice
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 …
Absolute Radio, KISS, KISSTORY and Magic to switch to DAB+
Mar 3, 2025 · When the stations switch to DAB+ just two DAB stations will remain on the Digital One multiplex: LBC and talkSPORT. Peter Davies, Chief Operating Officer for Bauer Media …
Choose a DAB radio under £50 - Digital Radio Choice
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. …
Sharp Osaka DR-P520 Handheld/Pocket DAB Radio Review
Mar 20, 2025 · BestTune vs DAB and FM modes. The Sharp Osaka DR-P520 comes with BestTune, a relatively new feature for radios with DAB and FM modes. The idea is that instead …
Improve digital radio reception with a loft or outdoor DAB aerial
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 …
Planet Rock, Absolute 80s and others to switch to DAB+
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 …
Why do we need DAB+ and how can radios be upgraded?
Oct 9, 2020 · Some older cars with DAB may have a factory-fitted double-DIN radio which might also have satellite navigation. In this case the maps could be out-of-date and the device may …
Why doesn’t my DAB+ radio receive DAB+ stations?
Sep 8, 2020 · If you can receive Absolute Radio or Classic FM on DAB digital radio you should also receive DAB+ stations Heart 80s and Smooth Chill. Alternatively if you can tune into …
Will my digital radios be made obsolete by DAB+?
Mar 18, 2019 · These local stations are part of the new small-scale DAB multiplexes currently being launched around the UK. Many of the stations available on DAB+ are new radio stations …
Replacing a factory fit car radio for DAB - Digital Radio Choice
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 …