Absolute 80s
“The biggest songs from the best decade”
DAB & onlineDAB: SDL National (11A)Live online
How to listen to Absolute 80s
DAB digital radioSDL National, block 11A
Across most of the UK – scan your radio
OnlineLive stream on this page
Smart speaker“Play Absolute 80s”
Ask Alexa or Google
About Absolute 80s
Absolute 80s is a digital station owned by Bauer, available on the SDL National DAB multiplex and online.
RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Absolute 80s's weekly audience at 1.5 million listeners, a 0.9% share of all UK radio listening.
Absolute 80s frequencies
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SDL National National | 11A | UK |
| Inverness | 11B | Inverness |
| North and West Cumbria | 11B | North and West Cumbria |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.