First Reviewed on 06/06/2018 Union Jack is a unique concept that works brilliantly, and is dedicated to playing the best of British The music is influence by the listener, who via the app or website can move songs up or down the playlist. The song with the most votes plays next. The music is a…Read moreRead more
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My main interests are motorsport, radio, and transport. This is one of a number of websites that I operate.Station Review: Union Jack
15/06/2018: News Round Up
Here is the news from the past week: 45 Radio has joined the Norwich trial small scale DAB multiplex,using DAB+ at 48 kbps. This service is aimed at listeners aged 45 and over. Jazz FM has switched to DAB+ at 40 kbps, and is no longer available on all radios. Flame Christian has ceased broadcasting…Read moreRead more
Website Structure Changes
The structure of Scott’s Radio Site will be changing shortly. This is part of the expansion of the website, which will include the Republic of Ireland for the first time. Changes will include: introducing of radio stations based in the Republic of Ireland disbanding the ‘Radio In Malta’ section – the information will still be…Read moreRead more
Town 102 Loses FM License
For the first time, an incumbent radio operator has lost its broadcasting license upon routine Ofcom re-advertisement. Ipswich FM will take over the license currently held by Town 102, to broadcast in Ipswich and the surrounding area. The current license expires on the 28th October 2018. Town 102 has been operating since 2006, and more…Read moreRead more
Town 102 Loses Licence
BREAKING NEWS: Town 102 loses its licence to broadcast in Ipswich. Ipswich FM, backed by local DAB operator MuxCo Suffolk, has been awarded the licence. Ipswich FM will emphasise on locally produced programming. All programmes on Town 102 (owned by Celador) have been networked. Information from A516 Digital, via twitter (@a516digital).
08/06/2018: News Round-Up
Here is this weeks news round up: With Key103 becoming Hits Radio, Key 2 has changed its name to Key Radio. Absolute Classic Rock has joined the Manchester DAB multiplex, broadcasting in mono at 80kbps London DAB stations Thames Radio will rebrand to Nation Radio later this month, but will remain separate from the current…Read moreRead more
Alfie Joey and Don Carr to Attempt 3 Peaks Challenge
BBC Newcastle breakfast presenter Alfie Joey, and Don Carr are to attempt the National Three Peaks Challenge, to raise funds for The Sick Children’s Trust. On the 23rd and 24th of June, they will attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Mount Snowdon in a period of 24 hours (including travelling time). The Just…Read moreRead more
Trial Glasgow Service Changes
There have been serveral service changes on the trial small scale DAB multiplex in Glasgow. Delite Radio, Matryoshka Radio, Asian Star, and London Greek Radio (LGreekR) have joined the multiplex. Antenna Radio (ceased broadcasting entirely), Blast!, Starpoint Soul, YOUR Radio, and Radio Telstar have left the multiplex. Timeless Radio has switched to DAB+, meaning the…Read moreRead more
Trial Bristol Service Changes
There have been several recent changes on the Trial Bristol small scale DAB multiplex. Sam FM has joined the multiplex, using the original format of DAB. Presumably, this is a simulcast of the local FM service, but I have yet to confirm this. Angel Vintage, BFBS Gurkha, and Hub Radio have switched to using DAB+,…Read moreRead more
Bauer Station Changes
In connection with the upcoming launch of Hits Radio, Bauer have made some changes to their DAB service line up. Absolute Radio 70s and Kerrang ceased broadcasting in London. Their two mono slots have been combined to provide a stereo slot for Hits Radio. Absolute Radio 70s and Kerrang are now available on the Tayside…Read moreRead more