Ofcom has given approval for some Bauer Media operated services to expand coverage areas. Absolute Radio 80s and Absolute Radio 90s have been given permission to join the Inverness local DAB multiplex. These stations are normally found on the SDL national DAB multiplex, and extend coverage of the stations to an area which the SDL…Read moreRead more
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Coverage Improvements Coming Soon for Bauer Services
Ofcom Revices Cumbria/Lancs DAB Plan
Ofcom have revised plans for Cumbria and North Lancashire local DAB, based on feedback from stakeholders. Instead of two multiplexes, three frequency blocks will be used. It will be up to applicants to decided how the frequencies should be used. The move is unusually, as the previous proposals allowed for DAB to mirror the FM…Read moreRead more
Small Scale DAB Extensions
All current small-scale DAB multiplexes in the UK have had their licenses extended until March 31st, 2020. These multiplexes allow small commercial and community stations the opportunity to broadcast on DAB at an affordable cost. The current small-scale multiplexes are: Aldershot Birmingham Brighton Bristol Cambridge Glasgow Central London Manchester Norwich Portsmouth The license extension is to…Read moreRead more
01/07/2018: News Round Up
Only two major stories this week: Nation Broadcasting has completed re-branding of the DAB+ London station Thames Radio. The station now shares the Nation Radio name, but has it’s own programming. The station will be referred to on this website as ‘Nation Radio London’. Ofcom has launched a consultation on allowing commercial local radio to…Read moreRead more
21/06/2018: News Round Up
The latest radio stories: Sun FM has a new red and white logo, with matches the corporate style of it’s new owner, Nation Broadcasting. The new logo is on the Facebook and twitter pages, but the Sun FM website still retains the previous logo and colour scheme. Ofcom are inviting applications for new community radio…Read moreRead more
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
Fever FM Key Commitment Changes Approved
Leeds community radio station Fever FM, which broadcasts on 107.3 FM, has had a change in it’s key commitments approved by Ofcom. During times of religious or cultural celebration, the station can now focus on religious or cultural speech and music programming. The station is now also only required to broadcast 91 hours a day…Read moreRead more
Eight New Community Radio Stations to Launch
Ofcom has awarded a further 8 new community radio licenses. The new stations are: 2TR (Two Towns Radio) – To broadcast in Reading, and will be aimed at listeners under 40. Buchan Radio – To broadcast to Peterhead, Scotland, and surrounding areas. East Leeds FM – An arts based service aimed at disadvantaged communities in…Read moreRead more
Love Sport Requests Format Change
London station Love Sport, which broadcasts on 558 MW and DAB, has requested a format change from Ofcom. The move is to allow a greater focus on sports coverage. The request is to remove the requirement to cover business, finance and entertainment news, in order to provide a 24 hour speech service focussing on sport…Read moreRead more