A method for indicating padding in a digital mobile radio is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a packet comprising a header and a defined length blocks portion. The defined length blocks portion comprises payload and a padding portion. The padding portion comprises padding and a payload pad count field. The method further indicates by a pad field in the header to examine the payload pad count field to determine an amount of padding for the padding portion of the defined length blocks portion. The method further indicates an amount of padding for the padding portion in the payload pad count field.