Croatia
Last update: 06.05.2022 - older versions
In February 2022, The Council for Electronic Media (VEM) awarded the first concessions for DAB+ digital radio in Croatia. The national concession was awarded to Nacional News Corporation and the concessions for northwestern Croatia and the City of Zagreb to Radio Tvornica and My Power Station. A call for expressions of interest in providing DAB services was published in April 2022.
Having obtained a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network in Croatia on a public tender, OIV is continuing the DAB+ trial until the Croatian content regulator - Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) awards concessions for broadcasters, after which a commercial operation of the network will begin.
After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to network operator OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.
Test broadcasting of DAB+ digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017. The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters to broadcast via DAB+. The radio stations chosen were: 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 ongoing DAB+ trial for a third year. Some existing services were switched, and public broadcaster HRT joined the trial. It was also decided also at that time to extend the network from five to eight sites.
Last update: 06.12.2021 - older versions
Following a network expansion and broadcasting channel changes that took place in November 2021, population coverage in Croatia now stands at approximately 90% for mobile / portable outdoor reception, and 56% for indoor reception.
Operational sites:
Sljeme, 10 kW ERP, channel 9C
Ucka, 8.1 kW ERP, channel 11D
Ivanscica, 1.3 kW ERP, channel 9C
Vidova Gora (Brac), 4.3 kW ERP, channel 11D
Belje "Duro Podboj", 5.6 kW ERP, channel 8C
Srd, 10 kW ERP, channel 11A
Ugljan – Mala Glava, 5 kW ERP, channel 10C
Psunj, 1.4 kW ERP, channel 8C
Celevac, 5.2 kW ERP, channel 10C
Biokovo, 1.9 kW ERP, channel 11D
Last update: 06.12.2021 - older versions
In this country there is
- National multiplex: 1 Regular
Please note:
(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.
(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.
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).
Operational sites:
Sljeme, 10 kW ERP, channel 9C
Ucka, 8.1 kW ERP, channel 11D
Ivanscica, 1.3 kW ERP, channel 9C
Vidova Gora (Brac), 4.3 kW ERP, channel 11D
Belje "Duro Podboj", 5.6 kW ERP, channel 8C
Srd, 10 kW ERP, channel 11A
Ugljan – Mala Glava, 5 kW ERP, channel 10C
Psunj, 1.4 kW ERP, channel 8C
Celevac, 5.2 kW ERP, channel 10C
Biokovo, 1.9 kW ERP, channel 11D
Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
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DAB+ programmes | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Last update: 20.10.2021 - older versions
Test broadcasting of DAB+ digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017. The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters to broadcast via DAB+. The radio stations chosen were: 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 ongoing DAB+ trial for a third year. Some existing services were switched, and public broadcaster HRT joined the trial. It was also decided also at that time to extend the network from five to eight sites.
Last update: 20.10.2021 - older versions
After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.
Paneda signs DAB systems frame agreement with the Croatian network operator OIV
10.03.2022 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - OIV (Transmitters and Communications Ltd.) WorldDAB Member - Croatia
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First DAB+ concessions awarded in Croatia
09.02.2022 - Croatia
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Over 90% of Croatian population with DAB+ signal
14.12.2021 - Croatia
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Croatia launches DAB+ licensing process
06.12.2021 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - Croatia
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Croatia awards DAB+ licence to OiV
14.10.2021 - OIV (Transmitters and Communications Ltd.) WorldDAB Member - Croatia
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Croatia regulator launches tender for DAB+ network
26.07.2021 - Croatia
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A large number of cars with a DAB+ receiver are already driving in Croatia
19.07.2021 - OIV (Transmitters and Communications Ltd.) WorldDAB Member - Croatia
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Croatia expands DAB+ network, extends trials
19.05.2020 - Croatia
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Croatia renews DAB+ trial
14.04.2020 - Croatia
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Croatia extends DAB+ trial
01.04.2020 - Croatia
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Key Information
Status: | regular |
Population: | 4.1 million |
Population coverage: | |
Services: | 11 DAB+ |
Last update: 06.12.2021
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