2016年1月3日 · 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.

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.

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.

2019年3月18日 · 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 which have only ever been available in this newer format. Virgin Radio Anthems and Radio X Classic Rock launched as DAB+ stations rather than using the original DAB format.

2020年10月9日 · 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 In this case the maps could be out-of-date and the device may not support Bluetooth. An aftermarket double-DIN stereo with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, in addition to DAB/DAB+, could be a worthy upgrade for a few hundred pounds.

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.

A DAB windscreen aerial is a relatively cheap and easy to install option. Magnetic DAB aerials for cars. Magnetic DAB digital radio aerials are a great choice for cars and vans. They’re fairly easy to install and generally perform better than internal …

2025年3月20日 · 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 of switching back and forth between DAB and FM modes to browse and select stations, or to see whether the DAB or FM mode provides the better reception, the radio puts all of the available ...

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 …

2025年3月3日 · Digital Radio Choice is a buyer's guide for DAB radios and devices, including Bluetooth and internet radios. Plus news and common questio