Technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters
Published: 21 July 2023
Last updated: 13 May 2026
Details of the technical parameters of all analogue VHF, MF, and DAB transmitters (including services on multiplexes) currently on-air.
Monthly Radio broadcast update
Published: 9 June 2023
Last updated: 8 May 2026
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in April 2026.
Small-scale DAB coverage maps
Published: 5 July 2023
Last updated: 6 February 2026
Coverage maps for small-scale DAB multiplexes.
Coverage
Published: 22 February 2022
Last updated: 7 November 2024
Radio Operations Coverage; Ofcom licenses all UK commercial television and radio services. Our Broadcasting Code also sets out the rules which television and radio broadcasters must follow.
Digital television transmitter details
Published: 12 October 2021
Last updated: 8 October 2024
Details of the current technical parameters for the UK’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) transmitter network.
Essex radar tower granted listed status
Published: 21 September 2020
Last updated: 29 August 2023
The Chain Home radar tower in Essex has been granted listed status by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
DAB technical policy documents
Published: 7 April 2020
Last updated: 17 March 2023
Radio Multiplex licences and the associated WT Act Licences require adherence to this Digital Radio Technical Code.
Engineering Code
Published: 25 May 2006
Last updated: 16 March 2023
amend the codes from time to time as it is appropriate
Annex B: DAB build-out scenarios
Published: 26 April 2012
Last updated: 16 March 2023
A report to Government on an approach to DAB coverage planning. The report is a technical feasibility study produced as part of the Coverage and Spectrum Planning work set out in the Digital Radio Action Plan, published in 2010. This section covers DAB build out scenarios
Ofcom Contributions to DCMS Digital Radio and Audio Review
Published: 17 September 2021
Last updated: 16 March 2023