Maxxwave increases extra capacity for small-scale DAB multiplexes

Maxxwave Ltd says it has solved a long-standing technical limitation affecting small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.

The result, it says, lets operators double the number of radio services they can carry while maintaining fast and reliable scanning on listeners’ receivers.

Small-scale DAB multiplexes have faced increasing pressure as demand for digital radio capacity has grown, with many operators hitting a practical ceiling of around 25 stations despite having theoretical bandwidth for more.