ABC Radio Australia is now available on digital radio in Australian capital cities, the Gold Coast and Launceston, bringing digital radio listeners the best in Pacific news, music, sport and culture for the first time.
At home, in the car, or on the go! ABC Radio Australia is Yours in the Pacific, and now on Australian digital radio too.
Frequently asked questions
What is DAB+ digital radio?
DAB+ stands for digital audio broadcasting. Digital radio is not just AM/FM radio. It has AM/FM stations plus even more DAB+ stations covering a wide range of genres. And because it’s digital, it has better quality sound than traditional radio and no static interference. Most new cars have DAB+ radio in them. You can also listen at home if you own a DAB+ radio.
How do I get it?
Do you live in a capital city of Australia, on the Gold Coast or in Launceston? Check if you have a DAB+ radio in your car or own a DAB+ radio at home. Search for ABC Radio Australia by name. You might need to retune your radio first.
What does this mean for the ABC’s other DAB+ stations?
With Radio Australia joining the ABC’s DAB+ family, we’ve needed to adjust the bitrates for some of our other networks. All ABC DAB+ networks continue to enjoy higher audio quality than most Australian DAB+ networks, with our fine music networks ABC Classic (112kbps) and ABC Jazz (88kbps) bitrates being 2-3 times higher than the standard Australian commercial network (32kbps).
If you’re not familiar with DAB+ or have more questions, you can find supporting information on the ABC Digital Radio Help Page.
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