In the latest in a long line of tit for tat competition between Bauer Media and Global Radio, Bauer are replacing Heat Radio with a new classical music radio station on the SDL National DAB multiplex.
The station is to be called Scala Radio, and will launch on March 4th. The station will compete with Global Radio’s Classic FM and BBC Radio 3. However, unlike its rivals, Scala Radio will (unless DAB+ is used) broadcast only in mono. Both BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM are available in stereo DAB and stereo FM.