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Decode DAB / DAB+ with an SDR
OnAir receives DAB / DAB+. DAB / DAB+ digital radio, Band III channels 5A to 13F.
What DAB / DAB+ is
DAB and DAB+ are the digital radio standards of Europe, Australia and other regions. One ensemble carries many stations, with text, slideshow and transmitter identification.
Frequencies and where it is used
Europe, Australia and more.
In OnAir the tuning shortcut is Digital radio; you can enter any frequency your radio reaches.
What OnAir shows for DAB / DAB+
Digital radio; Journaline text and menu pages (PAD or packet mode, ETSI TS 102 979).
This is one of the established modes, used and tested on real broadcasts.
Which radio you need
Any radio that tunes this range works. An RTL-SDR covers roughly 24 MHz to 1.7 GHz, and every other radio in the radio guide reaches it too. Antenna height and a clear view of the transmitter matter most.
Questions about DAB / DAB+
Can I decode DAB / DAB+ with an RTL-SDR?
Usually yes for narrowband signals, as an RTL-SDR tunes roughly 24 MHz to 1.7 GHz at up to about 2.4 Msps. Wide signals such as TV channels need a faster radio, and OnAir says next to the source what the selected radio can do.
Is it legal to receive DAB / DAB+?
Receiving broadcast radio is legal in most countries. OnAir cannot decode encrypted services.
Can I try DAB / DAB+ in OnAir without a radio?
Yes. Most modes include a built-in synthetic test signal, so you can open the screen and try the controls before you own a radio.
Try it without a radio
OnAir includes built-in synthetic test signals for most modes, so you can open this screen, see the layout and try the controls before you own a radio. The Tour button walks you through the app.