This section reflects some of the questions that we get asked most regularly about DAB digital radio. We've designed the website to be a comprehensive source of information, but if you're looking for a quick answer to a specific question, we hope you'll find it listed below.

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• How can I get better reception?

• Can I use my DAB digital radio abroad?

• Can I listen to UK stations abroad?

• Can I pick up stations from outside my local area?

• My area soon switches to digital TV. Does radio switch at the same time?

• When will analogue radio be switched off?

• Will I need a new aerial?

• How can I get better reception on my handheld DAB digital radio?

• When will Northern Ireland be covered?

• Why does my DAB digital radio make a burbling sound?

• What should I do if I live in an area with marginal coverage?

• Why have I had poor reception at specific times?

• Will you improve coverage in my area?

  We are responsible for broadcasting the national commercial digital radio stations, which are currently available to over 90% of the population. We are continuing to increase our coverage and you can see details of our current transmitters and future transmitters in this phase of our development.
  
  The BBC has its own network of transmitters for broadcasting national services and this currently reaches about 85% of the UK population. If you have a query about their coverage, please call their helpline on 08700 100 789 or visit their website.
  

• What is DAB+?

• Why are some DAB digital radio stations broadcast in stereo and others in mono?

• Where can I find information about DAB digital radio frequencies?

• Why am I unable to receive a particular station?

• Where can I find out more about aerials?

• Why is there a time delay between digital radio and analogue radio?

• How can I find out more information about BBC DAB digital radio coverage?