In the United Kingdom, the roll-out of digital radio has been proceeding since engineering test transmissions were started by the BBC in 1990 followed by a public launch in September 1995. The UK curr
A typical DAB digital radio receiver with the Digital Radio Development Bureau DAB digital radio marketing logo
The Pure Evoke-1 from 2002 spawned the growth of DAB among consumers
A DAB+ transmission of Virgin Radio Anthems on the Sound Digital multiplex in the UK, being received by a compatible radio
Transmitters including Emley Moor (pictured) broadcast digital radio via DAB and digital terrestrial television
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Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital radio standard for broadcasting digital audio radio services in many countries around the world, defined, supported, marketed and promoted by the WorldDAB organ
Digital radio in the United Kingdom
…a public launch in September 1995. The UK currently has one of the world's biggest digital radio networks, with about 500 transmitters, three national DAB ensembles, one regional DAB ensemble, 48 local DAB ensembles and an increasing number of small-scale DAB ensembles broadcasting over 250 commercial and…
A Pure DAB receiver
Prototype DAB receiver (1993)
A Pioneer car DAB tuner from 1998. This box connects to its head unit on the car dashboard as well as an external aerial.
A modern large tabletop DAB receiver with colour screen