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?

  Unfortunately your digital radio will not be able to receive UK stations abroad. DAB digital radio uses land-based transmission and so signals from the UK do not reach other countries. UK stations are also licensed to broadcast on DAB digital radio in the UK only and therefore not able to broadcast 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?

• 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?

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

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

• Where can I find out more about aerials?

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