10 About DAB
About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network
of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and
information delivered in crystal clear, crackle-free sound quality.
– The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest
– With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember,
and sets are tuned by station name, so there’s no returning on the
move.
What is a multiplex?
Digital radio operation is made up of a single block of frequencies
called a multiplex. Each multiplex works within a frequency
spectrum, such as Band III for DAB broadcasts.
DAB BROADCASTERS AND DLS
Each DAB broadcaster (or multiplex operator) also provides
text and audio data services. Some programs are supported by
Dynamic Label Segments (DLS).This is data which you can read as
scrolling text on your DAB radio display. Some stations transmit the
latest news, travel, and weather, what’s on now and next, website
addresses and phone numbers.
For more information on digital radio coverage and services, please
visit: www.drdb.org.
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