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Last update: 07.02.2020 - older versions

In cooperation with Agency for Electronic Media (media regulator) and HAKOM (frequency regulator) on 15th of November of 2018 OIV (network operator) entered into its second year of the DAB+ trial. With five transmitters within vicinity of the five largest cities in Croatia, coverage stands at 70% of population (3 mil.).

Test broadcasting of digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017 in the presence of the Prime Minister's Envoy, Minister Oleg Butković.

The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters for broadcasting in DAB+ technology. The chosen radio stations are, as follows: Radio 808, Radio Kaj, Sjeverni FM, Radio Koprivnica, Radio Istra, Antena radio, Radio Zabok, Narodni radio, Radio Dalmacija , GOLD FM, Radio Banovina, Enter Zagreb, Trend radio, Radio Martin, Soundset Trsat and Radio 10.

In November 2019, network operator (OIV) and collaborating regulatory agencies decided to continue the existing DAB+ broadcast trial for a third year running. Some of the existing services on the trial were switched, and it was announced that public broadcaster HRT had joining the trial. It was also decided that the network will be extended from current five to eight sites.

Last update: 07.02.2020 - older versions

Population coverage currently stands at 70%, but a network expansion scheduled for March 2020 is expected to bring it up to approximately 88% for outdoor coverage, and 53% for indoor reception conditions.

2020 coverage extension map

Last update: 07.02.2020 - older versions

In this country there is

National multiplex: 1 Trial

on air.

The trial is starting with the same bitrate for all audio services, 72kbps. All services are using 3A protection. The parameters are subject to change since this is a trial.
No separate data services at this moment. Just DLS; text and logo of each station.
OIV is negotiating with some of the broadcasters to put in SLS service, but it’s not in yet.
The ensemble ID is C201 (C for Croatia, 2 for regional coverage, 01 as first MUX in this area).

Currently operational:

Sljeme, 10 kW ERP, channel 9C
Ucka, 8 kW ERP, channel 11C
Ivanscica, 1.3 kW ERP, channel 9C
Vidova Gora (Brac), 5 kW ERP, channel 10A
Belje „Duro Podboj“, 5 kW ERP, channel 8C

Additional sites, operational from March 2020:

Srd, 10 kW ERP, channel 10C
Ugljan – Mala Glava, 2.5 kW ERP, channel 10A
Psunj, 1 kW ERP, channel 8C

This network extension should be realized in March 2020. The calculated coverage after extension will be around 88% for outdoor and around 53% of population for indoor reception conditions.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	12	0	12

Last update: 07.02.2020 - older versions

Past trials using DAB were launched by Croatian Radio Television (HRT), the biggest Croatian public broadcaster, in 1997. Centred around Zagreb, the HRT multiplex broadcasted simulcasts of its three national radio services at the frequency 227.36 MHz (Channel 12C). DAB coverage existed in northern Croatia around the capital city of Zagreb and its suburbs. The network could potentially reach 1.2 million people, or around 20% of the Croatian population. This trial was completed in late February 2011.

Currently operational:

Sljeme, 10 kW ERP, channel 9C
Ucka, 8 kW ERP, channel 11C
Ivanscica, 1.3 kW ERP, channel 9C
Vidova Gora (Brac), 5 kW ERP, channel 10A
Belje „Duro Podboj“, 5 kW ERP, channel 8C

Additional sites, operational from March 2020:

Srd, 10 kW ERP, channel 10C
Ugljan – Mala Glava, 2.5 kW ERP, channel 10A
Psunj, 1 kW ERP, channel 8C

This network extension should be realized in March 2020. The calculated coverage after extension will be around 88% for outdoor and around 53% of population for indoor reception conditions.

HRT's public radio stations in Croatia now on DAB+

31.01.2020 - Croatia

The radio programs of Croatian public broadcaster HRT (Hrvatska Radiotelevizija) can now also be received in large parts of the country via DAB+, marking the first time public radio stations are available on DAB+ in the country.

Croatia enters second of year of DAB+ trials

05.12.2018 - Croatia

Croatia is going into its second year of trials with DAB+ with an extended number of radio stations participating. The council also extended the deadline for the call for expression of interest in DAB+ to December 14, 2018.

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - North Macedonia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - North Macedonia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Connected Car Awards for Opel Insignia and Opel Vivaro Life

17.01.2018 - Croatia

he latest generation IntelliLink system, with voice command and an eight-inch color touch screen, is compatible with Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto features, bringing the world of smartphones to the car. In addition, DAB+ significantly increases the number of available radio stations that can be heard with quality reception.

Digital radio in Croatia does not mean extinguishing technology

20.12.2017 - Croatia

OiV on November 20 this year launched test broadcasting in digital broadcasting aimed at popularizing a new digital radio platform based on DAB+ technology that is already widely used in other countries.

Factum Radioscape and OIV bring DAB+ to Croatia

29.11.2017 - Factum Radioscape - Croatia

Factum Radioscape are proud to have partnered broadcaster, OiV, in launching 16 new DAB+ services in Zagreb and 8 other Croatian counties.

Croatia gets new DAB+ Mux network

22.11.2017 - Croatia

A test of a new DAB multiplex transmitter network started on Nov. 20 in Croatia. At least four transmitters are operating in Sljeme, Ivanščica, Mirkovica and Učka.

Croatia starts testing digital radio

21.11.2017 - Croatia

Croatia has officially launched the test phase of digital radio broadcasting, offering better quality reception and more stations for more than 2 million listeners. According to Mate Botica, Board Member and Director of network operator Odasiljaci i ...

Radio Kaj to go DAB+

21.11.2017 - Croatia

From Monday, 20 November 2017, Radio Kaj, broadcasts via digital transmitters from Sljeme, Ivančica, Učka and Mirkovica, and is available on the digital terrestrial platform of DAB + emitters and connections in an area where two million people live.