There have been several changes to the line up on the Trial Glasgow small scale DAB multiplex. Matryoshka Radio, Mi-Soul, Sunrise Radio and YOUR Radio have switched to using DAB+ meaning that these stations are no longer available to all DAB radios. Gaydio is now broadcasting at 80 kbps in mono, whilst Nation Radio is…Read moreRead more
Local Radio
Trial Glasgow Reshuffle
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
Changes to Wireless Group Services in Aberdeen
With the Sound Digital national multiplex expansion programme having been recently completed, Talk Radio, Talk Sport 2 and Virgin Radio are leaving the Aberdeen local DAB multiplex. These have been rel-labelled retune 2, retune 3, and retune 1 respectively, and presumably will be carrying on-air announcements to make listeners aware of the required retune. These…Read moreRead more
Absolute Radio to Further Reduce Analogue Coverage
Absolute Radio will cease broadcasting on 105.2 FM in the West Midlands. Ofcom have approved a proposal from Bauer Media to switch the license to broadcasting a ‘greatest hits’ format station, the identity of which is yet to be revealed. This follows a significant cut back in Absolute Radio’s MW (AM) national service. Meanwhile, Free…Read moreRead more
DAB Updates
On the Trial Glasgow multiplex, Asian Star, Colourful Radio and Timeless Radio have all ceased broadcasting. Chris Country has joined using DAB+, along with Nation Radio (as previously reported), Angel Vintage (using mono DAB+ at 32 kbps) and Crackers Radio (using stereo DAB+ at 48 kbps). Your Radio is continuing to broadcast. On the Trial…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
Total Star Reappears
DAB station Total Star has returned to the Gloucestershire local DAB multiplex, after a brief absence. There have been no details released by the station, and it’s not clear why there was a brief suspension in transmissions.
Connect FM Returns to DAB, but Total Star’s Future is Unclear
Connect FM is returning to the Northamptonshire and Peterborough local DAB multiplexes. The stations had previously left DAB due to a large increase in costs. At the time it was believed that this could provoke an Ofcom investigation, as the commitment to DAB was part of the license renewal agreement. Meanwhile, it has been reported…Read moreRead more
UKRD Launches Pirate 80s
UKRD have launched a new 80s radio station called Pirate 80s. This follows the launch of Eagle 80s, and will share the same syndicate programmes. Pirate 80s carries news and information bulletins specific to Cornwall. Pirate 80s is available on DAB across Cornwall and parts of Devon, replacing Pirate 70s which moves online only.
DAB Changes
Some DAB updates to bring you: On the Leicestershire multiplex, LRB Digital has ceased. On the Trial Manchester small scale multiplex, XS Manchester has joined, broadcasting using DAB+ at 48kbps. Penky Wind-Ups has left this multiplex, but continues online. The Beat, a digital spin off from MKFM appears to be ceasing. The service has been…Read moreRead more