You can find us on DAB - and also on Alexa or on our app on your phone or tablet
 

What's your FM/AM frequency/number?

We are not on FM or AM - so we don't have one.

We are on DAB and online - and you don't need to know any frequency or numbers for that  - just look for us by name - Boom Radio/Boom Radio UK.

 

Why can't I find Boom Radio at all on my DAB?

Our DAB signal reaches 84% of households, but not everywhere. You may sadly not be in our area.   Check yours here

Sadly, we cannot extend coverage as we are carried on a transmitter network not operated by us - along with about 20 other stations.

You CAN hear us online  wherever you are though!  On your smart speaker (Alexa/Google) or phone/tablet/PC.

 

Why can I see Boom Radio listed on DAB but not hear anything?

You have one of the older DAB radios. Sadly they don't receive the newer stations like Boom which use a newer DAB+ approach. Find out more here.

 

Why does the DAB signal dip in and out on my car radio?

Our signal reaches most major roads, but there are patches where it doesn't. Sadly, we can't extend coverage as we are carried on a transmitter network not operated by us - along with around 20 other stations. If you struggle to hear us, maybe try linking your phone to your car audio system.

 

How do I listen if I can't get DAB?

You can hear us anywhere in the UK on an Alexa (or Google), mobile phone, tablet, laptop or PC. If you're travelling, you may be able to connect your phone to your car audio system. Find out more here.

 

Can I tune in on my TV?

You won't see us in the channel listings - but you can get us on Freeview and Sky in some ways! Click here to find out more.

 

Why isn’t Boom Radio on FM?

Sadly, it's not possible. There's no more room on FM for a new national station.

The reason we can exist at all is thanks to the fresh space on the dial created by DAB. DAB has meant an increase from a handful of UK stations to many hundreds.

So - FM is unavailable for us - and it would have been too costly!

 

 

Why isn’t Boom in stereo on DAB?

That would double the cost for us, sadly - and most listening is actually in mono. If you do want stereo, check out our online feed. It's also much better quality. Half our listening these days is online.

 

Why can't I get Boom Light on DAB?

Boom Light  isn't available on DAB. It's too expensive for us. You can hear Light on a 'smart speaker' (Alexa or Google) mobile phone, tablet, laptop or PC. Find out more about all the various ways here.

 

How do I start/stop Boom playing via the app?

Open the app and click the square white button at the bottom of the screen, next to the song or programme title. That's the play/stop/pause button