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.

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.

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 Audio UK said: “We continually review how we can improve our audience’s listening experience, and this simple change allows us to deliver higher-quality audio to more of ...

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 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 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.

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.

Other options for DAB aerials. There are other options when choosing a type of DAB aerial. A DAB windscreen aerial is also easy to install and often the cheapest to buy. Once installed the aerial can’t be transferred to another vehicle. Replacing the existing aerial is a good option on some cars, particularly when the aerial is at the rear of ...

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 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.

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 …