Broken aerials may affect reception.Īn externally mounted aerial can be attached to many types of DAB portable radio and hi-fi systems.
Tilting and swivelling the aerial will help to get the best signal. Telescopic aerials on portable radios should be fully extended to receive a good signal. From time to time radios should be re-tuned in order to discover new stations. Most DAB radios come with built in signal strength meters which can be helpful. Portable radios should be tuned in a location in your home where the best possible signal is received. Most DAB radios can be tuned easily at the touch of a button. If you live in a basement flat, or your building is steel-framed or reinforced concrete, coverage may be affected.
Have a look at our Transmitter Checkerto see what BBC services you can receive where you are. Your radio must be in a good DAB coverage area to receive BBC services.