Coverage of some national stations to be improved
Coverage of some of the UK’s national digital radio stations is set to improve, with the launch of 19 new transmitters.
Digital Radio
Record year for sales of DAB radios
A new record for DAB digital radio sales has been set, with almost 12 million receivers being sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Expansion of local DAB coverage is completed
The launch of two new transmitters marks the completion of a recent expansion of local DAB coverage.
Broadcasters see future for FM, DAB and IP
Representatives from the BBC and commercial radio have cautioned against an imminent switchover to digital.
Absolute Radio proposes to reduce AM coverage
National radio station Absolute Radio is proposing to reduce its coverage on AM.
Digital listening reaches new levels
Digital radio listening in the UK has reached a new record share of 49.9%.
Norway completes digital switch of national stations
Norway has become the first country to switch to digital-only broadcasting for its national radio stations.
New national BBC transmitter switched on
The BBC has switched on a national DAB Digital Radio transmitter, increasing coverage of BBC National DAB stations to nearly 98% of UK homes.
Six in ten have DAB at home, but cars mainly analogue says report
A new report reveals that six in ten (61%) of UK adults has a DAB digital radio at home.
Minister calls for ‘digital by default’ radios
Matt Hancock MP called for new radios to be “digital by default” in anticipation of a potential digital radio switchover.