Scott’s Radio Site is here to stay, but will be undergoing some changes. Following the recent domination of the commercial market by Bauer and Global, the website will switch focus to become a platform to promote radio services by the BBC, community organisations, and the remaining independents. All stations run by Bauer and Global will…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.Scott’s Radio Site is Here Stay
Website Under Review
Following the announcement that Bauer Media have acquired yet more local radio stations form Wireless Group, I’m now considering the future of Scott’s Radio Site. Local radio is something that I have been proud to support, and something which I can effectively no longer support. Ultimately, Scott’s Radio Site may close completely, if I feel…Read moreRead more
Bauer Expansion
As reported earlier, Bauer Media have acquired both the Lincs FM Group and Celador Radio. Here are further details of the stations acquired. The following stations have been acquired with the Celador Radio portfolio: The Breeze (Andover) The Breeze (Bristol) The Breeze (Basingstoke & North Hampshire) The Breeze (Bath) The Breeze (Bridgwater & West Somerset)…Read moreRead more
Bauer Media Aquires Yet More Radio Stations
Please be aware that a full article on this topic will follow when I have clearer information. Bauer Media have acquired two radio groups, Celador Radio and Lincs FM. Both groups run a portfolio of smaller local radio stations. It is believed that some stations will be immediately sold on again to the expanding Nation…Read moreRead more
Absolute Radio 90s Completes Transition
DAB station Absolute Radio 90s has complete its transition to its new home on the SDL national multiplex. All versions of the station on the local multiplexes and the D1 national multiplex have been removed. It is expected that sister station Kisstory will make the move from SDL national to D1 national next Monday. Another…Read moreRead more
Absolute Radio 90s Transition Begins
DAB station Absolute Radio 90s has begun its move to the SDL national multiplex, following the removal of Heat Radio. The station appears to be leaving both the D1 national multiplex, and the local multiplexes it was previously carried on. The previous services have been relabeled Abs90sOld, but as all versions are still using the…Read moreRead more
Mi-Soul Radio to Cease Broadcasting in Glasgow
Digital station Mi-Soul is to cease broadcasting in Glasgow on DAB. Although the removal date is yet to be confirmed, a brief removal and subsequent re-instatement has already occurred, and the stations website no longer refers to broadcasting in Glasgow. Mi-Soul continues to broadcast on DAB in Brighton, London, and Manchester.
Buchan Radio to Launch on FM
Community radio station Buchan Radio will launch on 107.9 FM on at 1pm on Monday 4th February 2019, broadcasting the the Buchan and Peterhead area of North East Scotland. Buchan Radio is has been broadcasting online since 2013, but is currently off-air whilst the FM preparations take place. Their website can be found at www.buchanradio.com.
Scala Radio Will Be in Stereo
Scala Radio will be available in stereo, Bauer Media have confirmed in online promotional material. It is not yet known what the configuration will be. It is anticipated that there will be configuration changes to other Bauer owned services, including the previously mentioned Absolute Radio 90s and Kisstory moves. DAB+ is an option available to…Read moreRead more
More Changes at Bauer
A reshuffle of Bauer Media DAB stations is currently taking place. As previously reported, Heat Radio leaves DAB on the 4th February. On the same day, Absolute Radio 90s will switch to the SDL National multiplex from the D1 National multiplex. The station will continue to be available nationally. Absolute Radio 90s continues to broadcast…Read moreRead more