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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• What types of DAB digital radios are there?

• Are DAB digital radios easy to use and tune into stations?

• How can I find out about the DAB digital radios available?

• When will analogue radio be switched off?

• What extra features does digital radio offer?

• What information can my DAB digital radio display?

  To see the scrolling text information relating to the DAB digital radio stations – press the ‘Info/Display’ button on your radio a couple times. This shows you different displays providing information such as the time, the radio station’s frequency and the network provider.
  
  One of the displays shows the scrolling programme text that can tell you what you are listening to, what is coming next or give you contact details, competition information and news headlines.

• Are there any DAB digital radios that have rechargeable batteries or are good for the environment?

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

• Will my DAB digital radio be able to pause, rewind or record radio programmes?

• Can I get a DAB digital radio with a CD player?

• Where is my closest DAB digital radio retailer?

• Will I need a new aerial?

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

• How can I get better reception?

• Where can I find out more about aerials?