Questions and Answers – November 2020
Questions and answers including: battery-powered DAB radios, talkSPORT 2 on personal radios, radio stations on digital TV and more.
My Pure Evoke radio won’t connect to an Internet radio station
There are a few things you can try if your Pure Evoke radio won’t connect to an Internet radio station.
Questions and Answers – October 2020
This month we’ve received questions about DAB+, upgrading digital radios and listening online.
Why do we need DAB+ and how can radios be upgraded?
In October 2020 around half of the UK’s national commercial radio stations are using the newer DAB+.
Why do radio stations from France disrupt the Classic FM signal?
You may receive Classic FM from a transmitter in England and during particular weather conditions a radio station from France may affect reception on the Channel Islands.
All of the digital stations have disappeared on my car radio
This could be an issue with the radio or antenna. There are some checks you can do before replacing any parts.
Why do I have DAB+ reception problems in Norfolk?
In the UK DAB+ radio stations are broadcast alongside DAB stations and missing stations could be due to coverage in Norfolk or your radio.
Why doesn’t my DAB+ radio receive DAB+ stations?
You could check if the radio receives other DAB+ stations and then try a full scan or reset.
Why can’t I receive BBC Radio 5 live on an Akai radio?
The radio may be in a preset mode which is preventing you from tuning to all of the available stations.
Why does Gold fade away in parts of Dorset?
Unfortunately there are still parts of the UK that receive only a few DAB digital radio stations or none at all.