Croatia
Last update: 12.05.2020 - older versions
Test broadcasting of DAB+ 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 joined the trial. It was also decided that the network will be extended from current five to eight sites.
Since March 2020, population coverage in Croatia stands at 88%.
Last update: 11.05.2020 - older versions
Following a network expansion that took place in March 2020, population coverage in Croatia now stands at approximately 88%, and 53% for indoor reception.
2020 coverage extension map
Last update: 11.05.2020 - older versions
In this country there is
- National multiplex: 1 Trial
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 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
A network extension was realised in March 2020. As part of the extension, the following sites went into operation:
6. Srd, 10 kW ERP, channel 10
7. Ugljan – Mala Glava, 2.5 kW ERP, channel 10
8. Psunj, 1 kW ERP, channel 8C
Coverage now stands at around 88% for outdoor and around 53% of population for indoor reception.
Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
---|---|---|---|
DAB+ programmes | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Last update: 11.05.2020 - older versions
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. The network was also extended from five to eight sites.
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 was realised in March 2020.
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Key Information
Status: | trial and/or regulation |
Population: | 4.1 million |
Population coverage: | |
Services: | 12 DAB+ |
Last update: 11.05.2020
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