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Last update: 18.05.2026 - older versions

On 12 May 2026, Radio Televizija Crne Gore announced it had taken the first step towards digitalising the signal of Radio Montenegro (RCG). The programmes of the Montenegrin public broadcaster have been available via DAB+ technology in the capital area from 12 May. "DAB+ is now starting in Montenegro. We are talking about a test signal, and our listeners will be able to hear the first programme of Radio Montenegro and Radio 98, that is, the second programme of Radio Montenegro," said Vuk Perović, Director of Radio Montenegro. The complete technical implementation of the project was carried out by Radio-difuzni centar (RDC).

In October 2023, the Government of Montenegro, at the proposal of the Ministry of Culture and Media, adopted the Media Strategy 2023-2027, with the Action Plan for the period 2023-2024. This included the statement that: "it is necessary to... create conditions for the implementation of the first national multiplex for T-DAB+ technology through appropriate amendments to the Law on Digital Broadcasting."

Following this, in November 2024, the Ministry of Economic Development announced it would form a working body with the task of drafting amendments to the Law on Digital Broadcasting in order to create preconditions for the implementation of the project to introduce digital radio in Montenegro. One of the goals of the amendments is to enable the implementation of the Digital Radio project and the introduction of the DAB+ system, including the first national multiplex for T-DAB+ technology. In this context, the Ministry of Economic Development invited non-governmental organisations dealing with this field to delegate their representative as a member of the working group for drafting the bill.

A DAB+ trial officially went on air on 3 March 2021, covering the cities of Podgorica and Danilovgrad - and the surrounding areas, ceasing on 1 January 2022. More than 180,000 people were covered by the trial, which broadcast Rádio 98 and Radio Crne Gore.

Last update: 20.05.2026 - older versions

A new trial was launched on 12 May 2026, carrying Radio Montenegro and Radio 98, and covering the Podgorica area, around 32% of the country's population.

Radio Montenegro's stations also available via DAB+

18.05.2026 - Top story - Montenegro

Radio Montenegro (RCG) has taken the first step towards digitalising its signal. The programmes of the Montenegrin public broadcaster have been available via DAB+ technology in the capital area from 12 May. "DAB+ is a new system for transmitting radio signals, used in most European countries, and in some countries has already become more dominant than the FM signal we have been used to until now. So, DAB+ is now starting in Montenegro. We are talking about a test signal, and our listeners will be able to hear the first programme of Radio Montenegro and Radio 98, that is, the second programme of Radio Montenegro," said Vuk Perović, Director of Radio Montenegro.

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Montenegro starts legislative process for first national DAB+ mux

28.11.2024 - Montenegro

The Media Strategy of Montenegro 2023-2027 plans to adopt Amendments to the Law on Digital Broadcasting in order to create preconditions for the implementation of the project to introduce digital radio in Montenegro. The Ministry of Economic Development, as the relevant authority, will form a working body with the task of drafting these amendments. One of the goals of the amendments is to enable the implementation of the Digital Radio project and the introduction of the DAB+ system, including the first national multiplex for T-DAB+ technology. In this context, the Ministry of Economic Development invites non-governmental organisations dealing with this field to delegate their representative as a member of the working group for drafting the bill.

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Factum Radioscape support DAB+ pilot in Montenegro

28.06.2021 - Montenegro

Radio difuzni centar d.o.o., in collaboration with Factum Radioscape, have successfully delivered the first test DAB transmissions to Montenegro. Factum Radioscape’s Sales Manager James Waterson remarks: “We’re pleased to partner with RDC as they explore the benefits of DAB Radio in Montenegro. The whole process has been swift from start to finish. Ljiljana and her team have seen the power of our products, from the initial remote demonstration to the final system installation. We have been happy to work closely with RDC and draw on our experience with DAB deployments worldwide, to begin the journey of bringing DAB+ to listeners in Montenegro.”

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Traditional trilateral meetings RDC-OIV-ETV

28.10.2019 - OIV WorldDAB Member - Montenegro - Croatia

The radio-diffusion center presented activities related to the experimental broadcasting of DAB radio in Sjenica, the start of which is expected next year, the significant activities of building new poles and replacing existing antenna systems, and the introduction of remote control and management of aggregates, which significantly affect the reliability of signal transmission and broadcasting.

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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.

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