Do you have DAB+ in your car?

To hear Boom Radio or Boom Light in your car, you'll need a DAB+ radio. Around 95% of new cars sold today come with DAB+ fitted as standard.

If your car only has an AM/FM radio, you won't be able to tune to us directly as we don't broadcast on those frequencies.

Older DAB radios

If your car has an older DAB radio (without the '+'), you may see our name listed but won't be able to hear us. We use the newer DAB+ technology.

Finding us on DAB+

Simply scroll through your station list and look for us under 'B' for Boom. There are no frequency numbers to remember or search for.

Why does the signal drop out sometimes?

Like all radio signals, Boom Radio may occasionally dip in and out as you travel. Our Boom Radio signal covers most major roads across the UK, though there are some gaps.

The signal can be affected by your car radio's sensitivity, weather conditions, your direction of travel and even your aerial position.

We share our transmitter network with around 20 other stations, and it's operated by a third party, so we're unable to extend coverage ourselves.

Boom Light is only available in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Poole.

Don't have DAB+? Here are your alternatives:

DAB+ adapter You can purchase an adapter that allows your FM radio to receive DAB+ stations. These are widely available from car accessory shops and online retailers and you can find out more here.

Connect your smartphone If you have a smartphone, you can listen through our app and connect it to your car's audio system using Bluetooth or a cable. This gives you access to Boom Radio, Boom Light and Boom Rock. Find out more details here.