Local radio multiplex operators meets DCMS to discuss small-scale DAB
The Local DAB Multiplex Association met Ian O’Neill OBE, Head of Radio and Audio at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport recently to talk about industry challenges.
Local DAB Multiplex
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Greatest Hits Radio 70s, Greatest Hits Radio 80s, Hits Radio 90s and Hits Radio 00s launch on 31st March on DAB+
The Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio brands are growing, as Bauer Media Audio UK announces the launch of four new spin-off stations.
As unveiled at the Radiodays Europe conference in Athens today
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Mike Terry
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Wireless Ireland confirms plans to fully embrace DAB+ trial with new services
Radio Today
18 February 2025
Wireless Ireland is planning on launching “a suite of new digital radio services” on DAB+ this year.
The move comes as RadioToday breaks the news that a new DAB+
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Mike Terry
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DAB to DAB+ radio signal problems and troubleshooting
Major channels abandoning older Digital Audio Broadcasting in favour of new service
By Madeleine Ross
Money Reporter
11 February 2025
Millions of listeners with digital radios are now no longer
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Mike Terry
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WorldDAB highlights the ongoing global growth of DAB+ on World Radio Day
13 February 2025
WorldDAB is marking World Radio Day by releasing its latest infographic, which highlights the ongoing global growth of DAB+.
The updated graphic shows device sales now nearing the
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Mike Terry
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Re: [bdxc-news] DAB News items (UK)
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Mike Terry
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Pure West Radio launches Pure X-Mas on DAB
Pure West Radio has launched Pure X-Mas, a dedicated Christmas music station, on DAB.
The station is available on the North Pembrokeshire and South Pembrokeshire multiplexes until 31st
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Mike Terry
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Nation Broadcasting to turn off four FM transmitters
9 December 2024
Nation has surrendered two FM licences in Scotland and will give up two transmitters in Wales.
In Scotland, 103FM and 106.9FM, which carried Nation Radio Scotland for Helensburgh and
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Mike Terry
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Max 80s returns on Newcastle small-scale DAB radio multiplex
29 November 2024
Former Manchester digital station Max is relaunching this weekend playing 80s music on DAB in Newcastle.
The station, run by ex-BBC radio executive John Ryan, has hired actor Louise
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Mike Terry
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Ofcom starts awarding small-scale DAB multiplexes in Round 6
The first four awards in Round Six of the small-scale DAB awards have been announced by Ofcom.
The winning applications have been confirmed in Bournemouth, Poole, Isle of Wight and Warminster.
The
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Mike Terry
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New DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight awarded
Ofcom has today awarded a new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight to local community interest company Wight Digital Radio CIC.
Wight Digital Radio is made up of the Island’s
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Mike Terry
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Radio Maria Expands into Peterborough, Norwich and King’s Lynn on DAB+
Christian station Radio Maria has joined three new DAB+ multiplexes in Peterborough, Norwich and King’s Lynn.
In addition to these new regions, the station is available on DAB+ in London,
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Mike Terry
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Lyca Radio Network expands with the launch of new station in Leicester
Lyca Radio Network has expanded its reach with the launch of Lyca Radio in Leicester.
The new station is a local variant of its flagship service, which went live on Friday, 11th October, just ahead
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Mike Terry
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Global expands (including some new stations also on DAB)
The 12 stations expand Global’s market-leading brands, and will launch tomorrow, Thursday 12th September
Global, the Media and Entertainment group, today (Wednesday 11th September) revealed the
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Mike Terry
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Skyline Gold Radio closes down citing insufficient funds
Radio Today
8 September 2024
Another community radio station has closed due to lack of money to keep the service going.
Skyline Gold, which operated for almost 20 years in Hampshire, closed down on
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Mike Terry
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Mike Terry
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Netherlands
02.09.24
With the entry into force of the new DAB+ licences for local radio stations, the offer via digital terrestrial radio has changed in several places. In addition, a number of networks have
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Mike Terry
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UK
Audio and radio consultant Matt Deegan analyses the latest UK RAJAR radio audience figures: "DAB has its highest ever reach with 71.4% of the UK (that’s 36.2m people) tuning in. AM/FM is
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Mike Terry
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Germany
06.08.24,
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In Europe, the use of DAB+ continues to increase as many countries push ahead with the roll-out of new digital radio programmes. In regions where DAB+ is already established, the variety
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Mike Terry
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Luxembourg
05.08.24?
Following the Luxembourg government last year publishing its "DAB+ Roadmap", it has now issued a public call for tenders for a DAB+ multiplex operator's licence. The government
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Mike Terry
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