Listeners in Luxembourg can receive digital radio via DAB+ as long as their device supports the DAB+ standard. The easiest way to check this is to look for the official DAB+ logo in the product description or on the packaging. A device that only mentions ‘DAB’ without the plus sign does not meet the current European standard and cannot receive DAB+ services.
If there is no logo, the description of the reception options must clearly state DAB+. In principle, new radios are no longer sold with the old DAB standard, so if a current model is advertised as a DAB receiver, this normally means DAB+.
However, some online retailers may still try to sell outdated equipment. If a device is advertised as DAB but cannot receive DAB+, you can rely on the warranty and complain.
Car radios in new cars sold in the EU from 2021 onwards must, by law, be equipped with a DAB+ receiver. Many slightly older models already have DAB+ as well. If your car is older and the built-in radio does not support DAB+, you can still receive DAB+ with an adapter that connects to the existing car radio. Your car dealer can advise you on suitable solutions.
Searching for new stations on a DAB+ radio depends on the brand and model. The procedure for starting a scan or station search is explained in the user manual of the device. Car radios usually scan automatically for all programmes they can receive and show them in a station list. If your car radio does not do this automatically, the manual for the vehicle explains how to start a manual scan.
If you are unsure whether a radio or car system really supports DAB+, it is advisable to ask shop staff directly or to do some research online before buying.
