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DAB digital radio is free to listen to and there are no monthly subscriptions. The two national multiplex operators are Digital One and the BBC. Digital One has a coverage area of more than 85% of the UK population, and the BBC currently reaches around 80%.

Local stations are also available in many areas depending on your location.
For a full list of stations currently available in your area, use our postcode checker.

Below is a list of national stations currently broadcasting on digital radio in the UK.

BBC National DAB
The BBC's FM, Medium Wave and Long Wave services can now be heard in digital quality across the UK.

BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 2BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 4BBC Radio Five LiveBBC World Service

In 2002 the BBC launched 5 new digital radio services. These include BBC Five Live Sports Extra, BBC 6 Music, 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network and BBC 7.

Further information on the BBC's digital radio services is available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalradio/

All BBC services can be found on multiplex channel 12B labelled "BBC National DAB".

BBC Five Live Sports ExtraBBC 6 MusicBBC 1Xtra
BBC Asian NetworkBBC 7
Digital One Network

3 national favourites, plus 1 digital only station.
Digital One services can be found on multiplex channel 11D in England & Wales and channel 12A in Scotland.

Further information on national commercial digital radio stations can be found at: http://www.ukdigitalradio.com

Classic FM The world's most popular classical music station.
http://www.classicfm.com
Planet Rock The UK's rock specialist.
http://www.planetrock.com
talkSport Sports, news and views.
http://www.talksport.net
Virgin Radio

Classic tracks and today's best music.
http://www.virginradio.co.uk

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    UK DAB digital radio transmissions operate on the following frequencies:

    11B: 218.640 MHz
    11C: 220.352 MHz
    11D: 222.064MHz
    12A: 223.936MHz
    12B: 225.648 MHz
    12C: 227.360 MHz
    12D: 229.072 MHz

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