Why has DAB radio stopped working?

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The problem could be due to a number of reasons, the station may have stopped broadcasting or have moved multiplexes rather than a radio fault. All of the stations in one multiplex should be behaving the same way. If you are still having problems, it is possible an unwanted signal is the cause.

Is DAB radio gone?

RTÉ is shutting down DAB, but it is not closing the digital services that populate it: RTÉ Gold, RTÉ 2XM, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra, RTÉ Pulse and RTÉjr Radio will live on through online streaming. The loss of DAB is unlikely to dent their listenerships.

Will analogue radio be switched off in Australia?

Although the finalisation of analogue services is underway in countries such as Norway (2017), Switzerland (2020 – 2024) and the UK looking to switch off after the 50% listenership trigger, ACMA is not currently setting a timetable for analogue radio switch off in Australia.

What happened to Pure radios?

Pure introduced its three-year warranty. Pure shipped in excess of five million digital radios worldwide positioning itself as the best-selling digital radio manufacturer. Pure became Pure International Ltd. Parent company Imagination Technologies sold the Pure brand to AVenture AT, in September 2016.

What is up with DAB radio?

Since the second digital radio network launched in 2016, some people adding DAB functionality to their cars discovered certain stations have moved to a new frequency. This could mean your radio simply can’t find the channels you used to listen to.

Is DAB+ better than DAB?

So, what is DAB+? DAB+ is the highest level of quality transmission you can get from your broadcaster, and with advantages such as surround sound and enhanced multimedia support, it really is a better alternative compared to both DAB and–possibly–FM transmission.

Can I convert DAB to DAB+?

You can retrofit DAB+ to car radios, home audio systems or smartphones via an external receiver module.