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What is DAB?

DAB Digital radio is a new transmission system that brings all the benefits of digital technology to the world of radio.

DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting , and it is truly Revolutionising the way we listen to radio today. Traditional analogue frequency spectrums such as FM and AM have become overcrowded, leaving no space for new stations.

Digital broadcasting is different, it allows the available space to be used more efficiently, allowing broadcasters to more than double the amount of stations , and even develop ways of sending data and multi-media signals to your radio.

DAB is a digital technology and as such has many advantages over traditional analogue broadcasting.

Crystal Clear, Interference Free Listening

DAB Digital Radio sounds great! It doesn't suffer from the usual effects of interference caused by adverse weather conditions or electrical interference; with DAB digital radio what you get is more robust reception and pure, clear CD-like quality sound. No more hiss, crackle, pop or fade, just great radio . Hear it and you will believe it.

More Stations, More Choice

DAB is a much more efficient way to broadcast, meaning that there's room for many more stations, both local and national.

In the UK there are currently just over 160 different DAB digital radio stations being broadcast. There are stations for people who like sport, talk radio, comedy, dance music, rock, hip-hop, classical, alternative, world music, garage, jazz, big band, pop, country, soul, disco, oldies and R&B. With digital radio, there's something for everyone.

Improved Ease of Use

With a DAB Digital Radio there are no frequencies to find. Simply choose the station you want by name , from the radio's LCD screen and it's there at the touch of a button. No more frequencies to search through or remember.

No More Re-Tuning

Unlike conventional analogue stations, national digital radio stations are broadcast on the same frequency across the country . That means that there is no need to re-tune while on the move. Simply choose a national station and you won't have to touch the dial again, even if you're journey is from one end of the country to the other.

More Information

All DAB digital radios have an LCD display on which you will often see messages about the station or music to which you're listening. Many stations transmit the name of the artist , the title of the song and other pieces of information including news headlines, sports results, competition details and web addresses etc.

In the future, DAB digital radio will offer even more sophisticated data, along with the ability to programme your radio to record your favourite shows.