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

• How do I retune my digital radio?

  The process varies slightly from one radio to the next, but often it’s as simple as pressing a button called something like Autotune, Auto Tune, Scan or Store/Search, then waiting for a minute or so. Your radio’s manual should have details telling you how to retune. Read more in our retune article.

• What extra features does digital radio offer?

• 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?

• Will I need a new aerial?

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

• Where can I find out more about aerials?

• What information can my DAB digital radio display?