Croatia

Last update: 29-04-2019 - 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.

Last update: 29-04-2019 - older versions

OIV started 20 November 2017 with four transmitters sites in north-west Croatia;
- Sljeme, with 5kW of radiated power (ERP), on channel 9C
- Ivanscica, 1.25kW ERP, channel 9C
- Mirkovica, 1kW ERP, channel 9C
- Ucka, 8kW ERP, channel 9C
The first three transmitters work in SFN, and Ucka is seperate. Coverage according to OIV's calculations should be 1.6 million for indoor and around 2.1 million for outdoor reception - please see coverage map below.

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Last update: 21-11-2017

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).

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 101.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	15	1	16

Last update: 20-02-2019 - older versions

The 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.

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.

From Agency for Electronic Media:

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.

From Communcations Regulatory Agency BH:

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

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

From Satellifax:

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.

From Auto Blog:

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.

From Lider:

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.

From Factum Radioscape (Press Release):

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.

From Radio magazine:

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 ...

From Telecompaper:

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.

From Radio Kaj:

DAB+ has arrived in Croatia: What it means for stations and what for listeners

21.11.2017 - Croatia -

Minister of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković today officially included the first trial broadcast of digital radio in Croatia. Sixteen radio stations across our Bay will broadcast a new radio signal DAB+ (digital audio broadcasting) technology that will reach 'more than two million listeners'.

From Tportal: