DAB is a new radio waveband that operates alongside FM radio. It gives listeners access to a wide range of stations and formats, all broadcast on the DAB band.
Since 2021, all new cars have been equipped with built-in DAB radios. Many earlier models also include DAB, so it’s worth checking your car’s system. And of course, you can listen anywhere using a portable DAB+ radio — just make sure to select the DAB band instead of FM.
Some radio sets just need a quick refresh to find new stations. Just press ‘scan/auto-scan’ or ‘search/auto-tune’ on your radio, then see us on the list.
If your radio doesn't have a ‘scan/auto-scan’ or ‘search/auto’ button, press the ‘menu’ button, scroll through the options and you should see an option labelled something like that. Select that!
If that doesn't help, a full-scan may help. This time, press and hold down the ‘scan/auto-scan’ or ‘search/auto-button until the scan begins. Or, again, you may need to press the menu to implement the full-scan.
Eirewave is now broadcasting via 12 DAB+ transmitters, covering the area from Dundalk to Belfast and reaching over 500,000 potential listeners. The station now broadcasts across key counties including Down, Armagh, Antrim and Louth, as well as cities such as Belfast, Lisburn, Dundalk, Armagh and Newry.
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