FM cut-off: MDR switches reception in Saxony to DAB+!

FM cut-off: MDR switches reception in Saxony to DAB+!

Bautzen, Deutschland - Today, on June 24, 2025, is an important day for radiolery landscape in Saxony. The MDR takes the first steps to switch off its FM frequencies and completely switches to DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting). This change in particular affects the regions of Bautzen, Torgau, Markneukirchen and Eilenburg. Fresh information can be found at the Saxon Frequencies reported.

In Bautzen, the broadcaster MDR Jump says goodbye to the frequency 98.8 MHz, which is replaced by alternatives in Löbau (91.8 MHz) and Dresden (90.1 MHz). Torgau will miss MDR Saxony at 88.9 MHz in the future; The new frequencies can be found in Oschatz (101.8 MHz), Dresden (92.2 MHz) and Leipzig (93.9 MHz). The listeners in Markneukirchen are similar, where MDR Saxony is parked at 104.8 MHz. Here are the options Schöneck (88.7 MHz), Klingenthal (93.7 MHz) and Geyer (92.8 MHz). The Eilenburg listeners also have to get used to it, because MDR is currently being set to 92.4 MHz. Alternatives are available in Oschatz (105.9 MHz) and Leipzig (95.6 MHz).

The reasons for the changeover

The radical measure has its roots in the Commission's requirements for determining the financial requirements (KEF). According to a report by DAB+, costs are to be reduced and the distribution of the programs is to be designed more efficiently. The planning of the MDR stipulates that all programs will be broadcast digitally via DAB+ and Internet channels in the future.

The changeover takes place gradually over several years, whereby the complete shutdown of all FM frequencies is still in the future. In this context, it is pointed out that old FM radios, especially in reception weaknesses such as kitchen radios or radio alarmers, can no longer be able to receive trouble-free. Users of such devices are well advised to switch to DAB+ in good time, since a simple retrofitting is not possible, such as the MDR Technical advice

alternatives for radiol lovers

Despite this changeover, the reception of the MDR programs remains with alternative frequencies and still exist via DAB+. The goal is to ensure a comprehensive and high -quality listening experience. Here, the new DAB+frequencies in the affected regions can also be a rescue and improve the radio experience of the listeners.

Overall, the radio world of Saxony is faced with an exciting change that showed that the entertainment is always forward. Change to the digital frequencies could turn out to be a good grip that could improve listening pleasure. Let us see the changes optimistic - because the best music and exciting content are now in digital form!