DAB Radio

Where can I find Radio 5 Live Sports Extra on DAB and when does it broadcast?

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:50:03 +0000

Where can I find Radio 5 Live Sports Extra on DAB and when does it broadcast?

5 Sports Extra is a secondary DAB service of Radio 5 Live, and not always available on air. When the �鶹Լ�� has additional sports content, it can be found next to Radio 5 Live on DAB radio only. The 5 Sports Extra schedule is available online..

For more information on finding and storing these services, see our Help guide on DAB secondary services.

Anonymous (not verified) 18 November 2024

Why am I unable to receive Local Radio, or National Radio such as �鶹Լ�� Radio Scotland, on my DAB Radio?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Why am I unable to receive Local Radio, or National Radio such as �鶹Լ�� Radio Scotland, on my DAB Radio?

The �鶹Լ��'s local and national radio services are carried on local commercial DAB Multiplexes. Please see our help page to see how DAB multiplexes work, Therefore, you may not be receiving this service, as there is not a commercial DAB service in your local area. To check what coverage of DAB services are available in your locality, please see our Transmitter checker tool.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Can LED Lights Interfere with my DAB Reception?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Can LED Lights Interfere with my DAB Reception?

There is a possibility some LED Lights can cause interference to DAB and FM Radio Reception, particularly if LED lights are used to replace halogen lights, and retain the original transformer. This is because the power used is lower, and is forced to work outside of its normal operating parameters, resulting in electrical impulse interference. For more information on interference, please see our RTIS site

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How can weather affect DAB reception?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

How can weather affect DAB reception?

DAB reception is rarely disrupted by high-pressure weather conditions, but under some circumstances, signals from very distant transmitters can cause reception to break up, or be lost for periods of time. If you suspect this - particularly if you are also getting interference on FM - wait until the weather changes.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

My DAB reception has started to drop out, is this due to poor reception?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

My DAB reception has started to drop out, is this due to poor reception?

Firstly, poor reception might be down to poor coverage, so it is best to check you are in a DAB coverage area. Use our transmitter tool, which will tell you what national and local DAB services are available in your locality.

Secondly, If you are in a good coverage area, and are still receiving poor DAB reception please try our Problem Assistant for further advice.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Can I use my FM aerial for DAB in the car?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:25:02 +0000

Can I use my FM aerial for DAB in the car?

Yes, it is possible to use a helically wound FM aerial to receive DAB in your car. However, many DAB car radios and radio adapters come with an aerial that sticks to the inside of the windscreen which can be used instead of your FM aerial.

Anonymous (not verified) 25 October 2019

Do I need an outdoor aerial for DAB?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:25:02 +0000

Do I need an outdoor aerial for DAB?

A DAB radio will work with both a telescopic aerial and an outdoor aerial. However, should you be getting poor reception from an internal aerial and you have tried extending tilting and swivelling the aerial and this does not improve your reception. You may need to consider an external aerial to offer you the best reception; this should be on the roof or high up on the outside of the building.

Anonymous (not verified) 25 October 2019

What is causing my DAB radio to sound like a kettle boiling?

Anonymous — Tue, 12 May 2020 13:00:03 +0000

What is causing my DAB radio to sound like a kettle boiling?

There are a number of reasons why this effect can be heard and usually not linked to interference. The main cause is normally a weak signal. It is important that you check you are in a good coverage are for DAB and that your radio is well positioned and the aerial is fully extended if using a telescopic aerial. For more information can be found on our burbling noises and breakup help guide.

Anonymous (not verified) 12 May 2020

What is a Secondary Service?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:40:03 +0000

What is a Secondary Service?

On digital radio there are several 'secondary' services. These are radio stations which only operate on a part-time basis, or come on air to provide alternative programming to the main service.

To access a secondary service you need to tune in when the service is actually broadcasting. That way your DAB set will store the station in its memory. If you try tuning in when the station is not broadcasting the display screen may state ‘Station Off Air’ or ‘Station Unavailable’.

For more information see Digital Radio UK

Anonymous (not verified) 28 July 2021

What is the difference between DAB and DAB+?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:50:03 +0000

What is the difference between DAB and DAB+?

DAB+ is an upgraded version of DAB digital radio that gives you access to even more stations.

To receive DAB+ stations you must have a DAB+ enabled radio. If you recently bought a new DAB radio, then the chances are you already have DAB+. The simplest way to be sure is to look for the Digital Radio Tick Mark on the radio or its packaging. All radios that bear that Tick Mark are able to receive FM, DAB and DAB+ stations.

For more information see Digital Radio UK

Anonymous (not verified) 28 July 2021