More DAB Changes following SDL Expansion

Following the expansion of the Sound Digital DAB multiplex, the UKs second commercial national multiplex, a further two stations have left local multiplexes. Fun Kids has left the Suffolk multiplex. Listeners in Suffolk will now need a DAB+ radio, as Fun Kids on Suffolk used the original format of DAB, but the national version uses…Read moreRead more

Ipswich 102 to Launch on FM on Friday

Ipswich 102 will take over the 102 FM frequency from Town 102 on Friday, bringing back locally produced radio to Ipswich. The station will be locally produced 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Presenter led programming will air from 5am to 11pm each weekday. Ipswich 102 is already broadcasting on DAB on the Suffolk…Read moreRead more

05/08/2018: News Round-up

The change of ownership at 2BR has already been covered in a separate post, so here is some of the other stories from the past week: Juice 107.2 in Brighton is to rebrand as Capital Brighton on the 3rd September. The station will have a complete new presenter line-up, and will take most programmes from…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