Last Update: March 11th, 2010
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DAB thumbnail   DAB
("original flavour")
DAB+ thumbnail   DAB+
RNT thumbnail   Radio Numérique Terrestre - DMB-Radio
DMB thumbnail   DMB TV

Band III thumbnail   Band III
Lband thumbnail   L-band

Revo Hat-trick!
available in the UK
from March 24th
DAB thumbnail  DAB+ thumbnail  RNT thumbnail

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What's this? All three members of the DAB radio family in one box? A DAB radio you can buy in the UK and use anywhere? (Band III only) The Revo Mondo is described by Revo as "the plug-and-play choice" for DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A (aka DMB Radio) radio reception. That means you can use it pretty much anywhere that uses the Eureka 147 system, providing the signals are transmitted in Band III. A radio that you can use not only in the UK, but also in France, and in Switzerland... or in Malta, or in Australia. How perfectly sensible! It doesn't have a speaker of its own - it's intended to be added to an existing system. It used to be that we called them "tuners", but these small devices are being marketed as digital radio adaptors... perhaps to appeal to people who already have tuners? There are phono sockets on the rear for connection to an existing hi-fi or radio setup. It also has a 3.5mm jack for headphone listening, but the unit requires AC mains for its 240v power supply. Reception is achieved through a captive telescopic antenna and the unit ships with a compact remote control. Note that there are Wifi-only versions of the Mondo already in the shops, plus some other versions knocking around that receive DAB+ but not DMB-A. This version goes on sale in the UK in mid-March, but is available for pre-order now from Revo's online shop.
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Check here to see the DMB Radio services currently being transmitted in France.

Pure Highway Antenna

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This magnetic car rooftop antenna may be used with the Pure Highway instead of the windscreen mount antenna supplied.
(Guide)  £24.99 sponsored link

Revo Domino

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The Domino. It takes up little room, but promises a big sound.
DAB+ thumbnail Band III
The receiver comes in three versions:- D1 is a DAB/DAB+ receiver with iPod/iPhone dock. D2 is a WiFi and streaming device with iPod/iPhone dock (no DAB). D3 has all the features of D1 and D2. All three versions are available in Satin Black or Pearl White.
(Guide) D1
£124.39 - 129.95 		sponsored link
Black | White
(Guide) D3 £165.32 - 169.95 sponsored link
Black | White

Revo's Ikon

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The Ikon. A DAB and DAB+ receiver (Band III only) with iPod dock and Wifi/LAN connectivity for Internet Radio. The user interface is a 3.5" TFT touch-screen display. Revo boasts the Ikon is compatible with ALL iPod and iPhone models.
DAB+ thumbnail Band III
(Guide) £279.00 sponsored link
Or in the UK for £279.95 (guide) from Revo's own online shop.

Time for a clock radio?
DAB+  Band III

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Online retailer Amazon.co.uk currently has the two Series II Chronos models on special offer. The Chronos iDock Series II is a DAB and FM Stereo Clock Radio with Dock for iPod/iPhone. According to Pure's UK website, this Series II model will receive DAB+ transmissions (where available of course) without upgrade or modification. Amazon's own price is currently £87.69 with free delivery, but check Amazon's third-party sellers as some of these can be marginally cheaper, even when delivery is added.
(Guide) £87.69 sponsored link
The Chronos CD Series II is a DAB/FM/CD Stereo Clock Radio. According to Pure's UK website, this Series II model will also receive DAB+ transmissions (where available) without upgrade or modification. Amazon's own price is currently £88.05 with free delivery, but once again check Amazon's third-party sellers as some of these can also marginally cheaper overall.
(Guide) £88.05 sponsored link
Note that in the UK, earlier, cheaper, models are available that do not support DAB+ so watch out for the Series II tag. Amazon also has other clock radios on offer, not all of which support DAB, still less DAB+, but the full list can be found here.

Black Dominoes
DAB+  Band III

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Amazon.co.uk is now listing the new Revo Domino. The D3 version of the receiver has DAB/DAB+, FM and WiFi internet radio along with an iPod dock.
(Guide)  £165.32 sponsored link

Sensia Availability
DAB+  Band III

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When last checked, Amazon.co.uk had stock of all four colours of the Sensia at prices ranging from £209.99 for the White version to £220.74 for the Yellow.

UK Links:
White | Black | Red | Yellow.
(Guide) £ 209.99 - 220.74

Pure ChargePAK B1
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Rechargeable battery for the following radios:-

Pure ONE Mini
(Guide) £23.42 sponsored link
(Guide) £29.99 sponsored link

Pure ChargePAK-C6L
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Rechargeable battery for the following radios:-

Pure Elan DX40
Pure Elan RV40
Pure Evoke 2XT
Pure Evoke 3
Pure ONE
Pure ONE Classic
Pure ONE Elite
(Guide) £31.62 sponsored link
(Guide) £32.99 sponsored link
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Pure ChargePAK E1
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Rechargeable battery for the following radios:-

Pure Evoke 1S
Pure Evoke 2S
Pure Evoke Flow
Pure Evoke Mio
Pure Sensia
(Guide) £29.50 sponsored link
(Guide) £34.99 sponsored link
(Guide) £36.99 sponsored link

Pure i10 docking station
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iPod/iPhone docking station intended for connection to the AUX input jack on a DAB radio (or other audio equipment)

3.5mm stereo jack

The iPod is only charged while the i10 is connected to the mains using the supplied external DC adaptor

Check here for a list of compatible iPod models.
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EId
3
Stereo
conditional access   3
Stereo
4
Joint
Stereo
3
Joint
St. LSF
3
Mono
3
Mono
LSF
3
Dual
Channel
3
Packet
Data
3
Stream
Data
3
Stereo
AAC
+
3
Mono
AAC
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 Wohnort's symbol for 'original-flavour' DAB  Wohnort's symbol for Band III Broadcasting in the UK uses original-flavour DAB transmitted in Band III. While it was proposed that some new multiplexes would use DAB+ for downloadable podcasts, it is likely to be some time before mainstream broadcasting is able to switch to DAB+ because of the large number of original-flavour receivers already in use. Wohnort recommends, however, that you should consider buying a receiver that is DAB+ capable if you are likely to want to take it out of the country with you. Such a receiver should also be more future-proof than one which only receives DAB.


Local Ensembles



Aberdeen

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50020 Aberdeen
Operator: Switchdigital Scotland
Sites: Meldrum, Durris and Mormond Hill.
On-Air: December 2001

The UTV DAB site has a coverage map for download.

Switch Aberdeen
C19A
2
Northsound 1
3
Wa..
Rad..
3
BBC
Scotland
3
NE..
2
Northsound 2
2
Magic
3
BBC
RNanG..
2
KERR..
ITII
25.10.2009
Aberdeen
C19A
2
Northsound 1
3
Wa..
Rad..
3
BBC Scotland
3
NE..
2
Northsound 2
2
Magic
3
BBC
RNanG..
2
KERR..
ITII
28.02.2010
 
BBC RNanGaidhealC336128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC ScotlandC635128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
KERRANG!C6CF80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
MagicCEC5128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
NECRC5B464 kbit/sMonoOther Music
Northsound 1C8B1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Northsound 2C1C9128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Waves RadioC6B664 kbit/sMonoOther Music

Source: Observations, 28.02.2010



Ayr

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50024 Ayr
Operator: Arqiva
Sites: Darvel, Brown Carrick Hill and West Kilbride.
On-Air: April 2002
 At the time the licence was advertised, Score Digital undertook to add fourth transmitter, at a site to be selected, in year five of the licence period.

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

Ayr
C19B
1
West FM
1
West Sound
3
UCA
3
BBC Scotland
3
BBC
RNanG..
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
3
Info..
ITII
18.01.2010
 
BBC RNanGaidhealC336128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC ScotlandC435128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
UCA Radio, AyrC1CA80 kbit/sMonoPop Music
West FMCCB1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
West SoundCFC9128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.01.2010



Bath & West Wilts

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50041 West Wiltshire
Operator: NOW Digital
This ensemble is part of the combined franchise for Swindon and West Wilts. Two distinct ensembles operate in the franchise area - in Swindon on Block 11C (220.352 MHz) and in Bath and West Wiltshire on Block 12D (229.072MHz). Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Bath, Naish Hill and Crockerton
On-Air: February 2003
The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW W. Wiltshire
C1A5
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Wiltshire
3
Heart
Bath
3
BBC Wiltshire
3
Heart
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
19.08.2009
West Wiltshire
C1A5
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Wiltshire
3
Heart
Bath
3
BBC
Wiltshire
3
Heart
Wiltshire
3
Tra
Rad
3
Info..
ITII
09.03.2010
 
BBC WiltshireCC32128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - WiltshireC0D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart BathCD86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart WiltshireCB86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISSC8C4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 09.03.2010


Birmingham

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50029 Birmingham
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Lichfield, Metropolitan House, Turner's Hill and Lickey Hills
On-Air: May 2000
Birmingham
C183
3
brmb
3
Sun
Rad
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Birmingham
3
RADIO XL
3
BBC
Radio WM
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
ITII
30.01.2010
 
BBC Radio WMC433128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
brmbCAB2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
ChillC1C3128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
Gold -BirminghamC3D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
RADIO XLCFC0128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
Sunrise RadioC3C964 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 30.01.2010



Bournemouth

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50050 Bournemouth
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Nine Barrow Down, St. Catherines Hill and Winterbourne Stickland
On-Air: July 2002.
The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Bournemouth
C19D
3
KISS
Bourne..
3
WAVE 105
3
XFM
3
2CR
3
Gold -
Dorset
3
BBC Radio
Solent
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
The
Coast
ITII
27.04.2009
Bournemouth
C19D
3
KISS
Bourne..
3
WAVE 105
3
XFM
3
Heart
Dorset
3
Gold -
Dorset
3
BBC Radio
Solent
3
Tra
Rad
3
The
Coast
3
Galaxy
3
Info..
ITII
24.02.2010
 
BBC Radio SolentC632128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - DorsetC1D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart DorsetCE86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISS BournemouthCBCA128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
The CoastC384128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
WAVE 105C3AD128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 24.02.2010


Bradford/Huddersfield

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50088 Bradford & Huddersfield
Operator: UTV Bauer
Sites: Westgate Hill, Ainley Top and Keighley.
On-Air: September 2002
UTVBauerBrad&Hud
C1A0
3
The Pulse
3
PULSE 2
3
SUN
RAD
3
Pan
Rad
3
KIS
RAD
3
BBC Radio
Leeds
3
Mas..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
ITII
21.12.2009;
Bradfrd&Huddersf
C1A0
3
The Pulse
3
PULSE 2
3
SUN
RAD
3
Pan
Rad
3
KIS
RAD
3
BBC Radio
Leeds
3
Mas..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
ITII
02.03.2010
 
BBC Radio LeedsCE34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISMAT RADIOC8C064 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
MastiCFC264 kbit/sMonoNo PTy
Panjab RadioCDC964 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
PULSE 2CDCB128 kbit/sJoint StereoOldies Music
SUNRISE RADIOCECB64 kbit/sMonoNo PTy
The PulseC9B0128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel

Source: Observations, 02.03.2010



Bristol and Bath

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50021 Bristol & Bath
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Dundry East, Bath, Milbury Heath and Hutton.
There is the possibility of a fifth transmission site at Aztec West to increase coverage.
On-Air: February 2001

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Bristol
C18C
3
Heart
3
Gold -
Bristol
3
KISS
3
BBC
Bristol
3
PASS..
ftPLA..
3
ourkind
ofmusic
3
Tra
Rad
3
H
3
E
3
Choice
FM
ITII
19.08.2009
Bristol
C18C
3
Heart
Bristol
3
Gold -
Bristol
3
KISS
3
BBC
Bristol
3
PASS..
ftPLA..
3
Tra
Rad
3
3
Choice
FM
3
dabbl
radio
3
Info..
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC BristolC432128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Choice FMCAC6112 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
dabbl radioC5CA80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
Gold - BristolC2D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart BristolCC86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISSC8C4128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
PASSIONftPLANETCCCA96 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Information CFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
EPG TrialE1C000B916 kbit/sPacket Data

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010


Cambridge

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50042 Cambridge
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Madingley.
On-Air: September 2004

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Cambridge
C1AF
3
XFM UK
3
BBC Radio
Cambs
3
KISS
105 - 108
3
Gold -
Cambridge
3
Q103
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
Magic
ITII
04.03.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-
BBC Radio CambsC43A128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - CambridgeC3D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart CambridgeC36A128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS 105 - 108C3AC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 04.03.2009
Ofcom, 04.08.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010



Cambridge Experimental

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Operator: Arqiva (formerly NTL Broadcast)
Sites: Milton
On-Air: March 2004
The broadcasts consisted of changing multiplex re-configurations to assist in the development and evaluation of receivers and future services. The ensemble has not been seen recently and is assumed to have ceased.

Typical configuration:-

Arqiva DAB T&D
CFFF
3
Audio
Svce
A
3
Audio Service B
3
D
S
J
3
D
S
H
3
Data
Service
M
3
Data
Service
L
ITII
15.08.2005
Arqiva T&D
CFFF
3
Heart DMD
3
Heart DMD
3
Data Svce
A
3
Data Svce
B
4
Data Svce
C
4
Data Svce
D
3
Audio Svce
A
3
Audio Svce
B
4
Audio Svce
C
4
Audio Svce
D
ITII
24.07.2006
 
Heart DMDC1FE128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
secondary componentHeart DMD64 kbit/sPacket Data
Audio Service AC0FE96 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Audio Service BC5FE96 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Audio Service CC2FE96 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Audio Service DCEFE96 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Data Service AE1CFFFE196 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service BE1CFFFE296 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service CE1CFFFE396 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service DE1CFFFE496 kbit/sPacket Data

Source: Observations, 24.07.2006
Block LA: 1452.960 MHz
Operator: NTL Broadcast
Sites: Milton
On-Air:

The Cambridge experimental ensemble formerly operated in L-band on Block LA. The broadcasts consisted of changing multiplex re-configurations to assist in the development and evaluation of receivers and future services such as the following Snapshot:-

ntl: Cambridge
CFFC
3
Aud
A
3
ITV News Live
3
WMSurround Sound
3
M
S
3
My BWS
3
CNN
3
Vision Radio
3
Eurosport
3
Audio Service B
IVTII
16.11.2004
 

Source: Observations, 16.11.2004



Cardiff and Newport

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50063 Cardiff & Newport
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: St. Hilary, Wenallt and Christchurch
On-Air: November 2000 The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Cardiff&Npt
C189
3
RED DRAGON
FM
3
Gold -
Sth Wales
3
BBC Radio
Cymru
3
BBC Radio
Wales
3
Choice FM
ITII
19.08.2009
South East Wales
C189
3
RED DRAGON
FM
3
Gold -
Sth Wales
3
BBC Radio
Cymru
3
BBC Radio
Wales
3
Choice FM
3
Info..
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC Radio CymruC347128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC Radio WalesC438128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Choice FMCAC6112 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
Gold - Sth WalesC4D2160 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
RED DRAGON FMC38C160 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010



Central Lancashire
Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and surrounding parts of Central Lancashire

Block 12A: 223.936MHz
Allotment: G__50037 Preston & Blackpool
Operator: Bauer
Sites: Winter Hill and Pendle Forest. Blackpool Tower was proposed. It is not known whether the restrictions which prevented MXR from transmitting from the Tower apply also to the EMAP ensemble.
On-Air: October 2001
Lancashire
C195
3
Rock
3
Magic
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
C Lancs
3
BBC
Lancashire
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
23.01.2010
 
BBC LancashireC534128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - C LancsC4D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSCAC8128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicC5C8128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
RockC686128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC4D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC783128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 23.01.2010



Chester & Wrexham

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50070 Wrexham & Deeside
Operator: MuxCo Northeast Wales and West Cheshire Ltd. (Dee 106.3 Ltd 25%; UTV 25%; Town & Country 25%; MuxCo 25%)
Sites: Moel y Parc, Wrexham Rhos, St. John's Beacon
On-Air: Sometime in 2010?

BBC Radio Cymru128 kbit/s
BBC Radio Wales128 kbit/s
Classic Gold kbit/s
Dee 106.3 kbit/s
Easy Radio kbit/s
JACK fm kbit/s
Marcher Sound kbit/s
Wales Live kbit/s
107.6 Juice FM kbit/s 


Cornwall

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50032 Cornwall
Operator: South West Digital Radio Ltd., a consortium of NOW Digital and UKRD Group Ltd.
This ensemble is part of the combined franchise for Cornwall and Plymouth. Two distinct ensembles operate in the franchise area - in Plymouth on Block 12A and in Cornwall on Block 11B. Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Redruth and Caradon Hill.
On-Air: October 2004

 The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Cornwall
C1B0
3
Pirate FM
3
plymouth
sound
3
XFM UK
3
KISS
3
BBC
Cornwall
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
14.07.2008
Cornwall
C1B0
3
Pirate FM
3
Heart
Plymouth
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC
Cornwall
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Info..
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC CornwallC732128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart PlymouthC4B4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISSC483128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Pirate FMC1C2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFNo PTy
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010



Coventry

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50030 Coventry
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Meriden, Leamington Spa, Barwell water tower, and Samuel Vale House (in central Coventry).
On-Air: January 2001

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Coventry
C18E
3
mercia
3
Gold -
Coventry
3
XFM
3
KISS
Coventry
3
Tou..
Radio
3
Sun
rise
3
BBC Cov
& Warks
3
Punj
Radio
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
28.11.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-
BBC Cov & WarksC833128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - CoventryC5D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS CoventryC2C4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
merciaCFC3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Punjabi RadioC4C480 kbit/sMonoOther Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Sunrise RadioC5C480 kbit/sMonoNo PTy
Touch RadioC59A64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 28.11.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


Derbyshire

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50071 Derbyshire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands) (Now Digital - GCap; Sabras Sound; Chrysalis Radio)
Sites: Chesterfield, Drum Hill, Lichfield, Stanton Moor and Whiteborough.
On-Air: Now Digital originally proposed to begin broadcasting by July 2008. According to the BBC Radio Derby website, "it now seems unlikely that we will be on DAB before 2010". This date is probably to be interpreted as the earliest likely date when the Derbyshire ensemble itself will begin broadcasting. (as at 30/03/2009) A proposal by Now Digital to operate the Derbyshire and Nottingham muxes "together" is under consideration by Ofcom.
BBC Radio Derby128 kbit/s
Ram FM kbit/s
Classic Gold 945 kbit/s
XFM kbit/s
Heart 106 kbit/s
Galaxy kbit/s
Smooth Radio kbit/s
Peak FM kbit/s
UCB UK kbit/s


Dundee/Perth

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50022 Perth & Dundee
Operator: Score Digital Ltd.
Sites: Angus, Purin Hill, Kirkton Mailer (Perth) and Faire Mhor (Pitlochry). Kinross was promised no later than October 2004.
On-Air: October 2002

BauerPERTHDUNDEE
C19E
2
Tay FM
2
Tay AM
3
Sha..
Acc..
2
BBC Scotland
2
BBC
RNanGaidheal
2
heat
radio
2
Magic
ITII
16.11.2008
Tayside
C19E
2
Tay FM
2
Tay AM
3
Sha..
Acc..
3
BBC Scotland
2
BBC
RNanGaidheal
2
heat
radio
2
Magic
ITII
28.02.2010
 
BBC RNanGaidhealC336128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC ScotlandC435128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Shared AccessC3CB64 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Tay AMC1CB128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Tay FMC0CB128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

Shared Access broadcasts programmes from Heartland FM, Radio North Angus (Arbroath and Brechin hospital radio) and Bridge FM (Tayside hospital radio). Schedule...

Source: Observations, 28.02.2010



Edinburgh

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50053
Operator: Score Digital
Sites: Black Hill, Craigkelly, Penicuik and Knock Hill
On-Air: October 2000
Edinburgh
C18A
2
FORTH 2
2
Forth
One
3
Sun
rise
3
BBC
Scotland
1
3
96.3
Rock Radio
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
3
LBC
97.3
ITII
18.01.2010
 
BBC ScotlandC435128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Forth OneC4B1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
FORTH 2C3C2128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
LBC 97.3C58180 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Sunrise RadioCBC064 kbit/sJoint StereoCulture
96.3 Rock RadioC886128 kbit/sDataPop Music
ProgrammeGuide EE1C0009232 kbit/sJoint Stereopacket data

Source: Observations, 18.01.2010



Exeter/Torbay

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50001 Exeter & Torbay
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Beacon Hill, Exeter (St. Thomas) and Stockland Hill.
It is proposed that a further two transmitters, at Tiverton and Sidmouth, would become operational when digital radio listening accounts for one-third of all radio listening.
On-Air: October 2002

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Exeter&T'bay
C19F
3
BBC Radio
Devon
3
gemini
3
Gold -
Sth Devon
3
KISS
3
Passion
3
XFM UK
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
14.07.2008
South East Devon
C19F
3
BBC Radio
Devon
3
Heart
Devon
3
Gold -
Sth Devon
3
KISS
3
PASS..
ftPLAN..
3
XFM
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Info..
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC Radio DevonC832128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - Sth DevonC6D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart DevonCCCB128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISSC9CB128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
PASSIONftPLANETCCCA96 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010



Glasgow

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50052 Glasgow
Operator: Score Digital
Sites: Black Hill, Glennifer Braes, Darvel and Earls Hill
On-Air: May 2000

Glasgow
C182
3
Clyde 1
3
Clyde 2
3
Sun
rise
3
96.3
Rock Radio
3
BBC
Scotland
3
JazzFM
3
3
heat radio
3
Magic
3
LBC
97.3
ITII
18.01.2010
 
BBC ScotlandC435128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Clyde 1C5B1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Clyde 2C9C0128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
JazzFMCCC6128 kbit/sJoint StereoJazz Music
LBC 97.3C58180 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Sunrise RadioCBC064 kbit/sMonoCulture
96.3 Rock RadioC886128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
SCORE DataE1C0009164 kbit/sPacket Data

Source: Observations, 18.01.2010



Gloucestershire

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50083 Gloucestershire
Operator: MuxCo Gloucestershire Limited (UKRD Group Limited 25%, Murfin Media Limited 25%, Town & Country Broadcasting Limited 25%, MuxCo Limited 25%).
Sites: Churchdown Hill, Stroud, Blunsdon and Icomb Hill.
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"



Hereford & Worcester

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50075 Hereford & Worcester
Operator: MuxCo Hereford & Worcester Ltd. (Murfin Media Limited 33.3%; Town & Country Broadcasting Limited 33.3%; MuxCo Limited 33.3%)
Sites: Bromsgrove, Ridge Hill, Malvern
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is September 2009

BBC Hereford & Worcester128 kbit/s


Herts, Beds & Bucks

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50062 Home Counties
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Bow Brickhill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford Heath, High Wycombe, Sandy Heath and Zouches Farm along with either Stevenage or Brookmans Park.
On-Air: Now Digital originally proposed to begin broadcasting with 8 audio services in early 2009. It is not yet known when the ensemble will eventually launch.

BBC Three Counties kbit/sJoint Stereo
Chill kbit/sMono
Classic Gold 792 kbit/sJoint Stereo
Horizon Radio kbit/sJoint Stereo
Jack kbit/sMono
UCB UK kbit/sMono
XFM kbit/sJoint Stereo
96.9 Chiltern FM kbit/sJoint Stereo
97.6 Chiltern FM kbit/sJoint Stereo

Source: Application, March 2007



Humberside

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50082
Operator: Bauer.
Sites: Cave Wold and Bridlington and Grimsby. It is proposed to extend coverage subsequently by the addition of transmissions from Scunthorpe (Trent View Flats).
On-Air: November 2001
Bauer HUMBERSIDE
C198
3
Viking
3
Magic
3
BBC
Humberside
3
Lincs FM
102.2
3
Gold -
H'side
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
10.12.2008
Bauer HUMBERSIDE
C198
3
Viking
3
Magic
3
BBC
Humberside
3
Lincs FM
102.2
3
Gold -
H'side
3
KISS
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Arrow
- Rock
ITII
21.12.2008
 
BBC HumbersideCD34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - H'sideC5D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
HEATCDCE64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSC0C9128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Lincs FM 102.2C4B9112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCCC8128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
The Arrow - RockCDCD128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
VikingC7B0128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

Source: Observations, 21.12.2009


Inverness

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50023 Inverness
Operator: Score Digital
Sites: Mount Eagle
On-Air: August 2003
Bauer INVERNESS
C1A6
1
MFR
1
Moray
Firth
3
BBC
Scotland
3
BBC
RNanG..
2
heat
radio
ITII
16.11.2008
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC RNanGaidhealC336128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC ScotlandC935128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MFRCBB1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MFR TWOC5CB128 kbit/sJoint StereoCountry Music

Source: Observations, 16.11.2008
KC, 18.02.2009



Kent

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50003 Kent
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Bluebell Hill (S), Chartham, Ashford, Thanet and Tunbridge Wells.
Because of international frequency restrictions it will not be possible, currently, for the ensemble to cover the coastal area of the English Channel.
Future Sites: Kemsing, Faversham
On-Air: April 2004

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Kent
C1AB
3
Heart
3
Gold - Kent
3
XFM
3
BBC Radio
Kent
3
3
kmfm
Extra
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
Magic
ITII
25.06.2009
Kent
C1AB
3
Heart
Kent
3
Gold - Kent
3
XFM
3
Magic
3
kmfm
Extra
3
BBC Radio
Kent
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Info
ITII
23.02.2010
 
BBC Radio KentC631128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - KentC7D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart KentC2CF128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
kmfm ExtraC4CF128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 23.02.2010


Leeds

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50077 Leeds
Operator: Bauer
Sites: Morley, Beecroft Hill, and Hunters Stone
On-Air: July 2001
Bauer LEEDS
C18F
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Ridings FM
3
Gold -
Leeds
3
96.3 Radio
Aire
3
Magic
828WYorks
3
BBC Radio
Leeds
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
08.08.2009
Bauer LEEDS
C18F
3
KISS
3
Ridings FM
3
Gold -
Leeds
3
96.3 Radio
Aire
3
Magic
828WYorks
3
BBC Radio
Leeds
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Arrow
- Rock
ITII
21.12.2009
Leeds
C18F
3
KISS
3
Ridings FM
3
Gold -
Leeds
3
96.3 Radio
Aire
3
Magic
828WYorks
3
BBC Radio
Leeds
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Arrow
- Rock
ITII
02.03.2010
 
BBC Radio LeedsCE34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - LeedsC6D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSCAC5128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Magic 828WYorksC6C5128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Ridings FMC8B9112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
The Arrow - RockCDCD128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
96.3 Radio AireCA86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

Source: Observations, 02.03.2010



Leicester

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50017 Leicestershire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands)
Sites: Houghton-on-the-Hill, Copt Oak In its application for the licence, NOW undertook to add a third transmitter, at Skeffington, during the first two years of operation. NOW also stated it had identified a further two transmitters, at Boundry water tower and Empingham. Their introduction was to be reviewed during the licence period.
On-Air: December 2002

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Leicester
C1A2
3
Sabr..
Rad
3
leicester
sound
3
Heart
3
BBC
Leicester
3
A Plus
3
Gold -
Leicester
3
Galaxy
3
XFM
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
25.05.2009
NOW Leicester
C1A2
3
Sabr..
Rad
3
LEICESTER
SOUND
3
Heart
3
BBC
Leicester
3
A Plus
3
Gold -
Leicester
3
Galaxy
3
XFM
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
29.11.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-
A PlusC7CC64 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
BBC LeicesterC933128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - LeicesterC8D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
HeartC3AB128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
LEICESTER SOUNDC366128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Sabras RadioC5CC64 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 29.11.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


Lincolnshire

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50072 Lincolnshire
Operator: MuxCo Lincolnshire Limited (Lincs FM Group Ltd 51%, MuxCo Ltd 49%).
Sites: Belmont, Lincoln County Hospital, High Hunsley and Grantham
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"

BBC Radio Lincolnshire128 kbit/s
Compass FM kbit/s
Easy Radio kbit/s
Lincs Country kbit/s
Lincs FM 102.2 kbit/s
Shuffle kbit/s
Traffic Radio kbit/s
UCB UK kbit/s


Liverpool

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50039 Liverpool
Operator: Bauer
Sites: Billinge Hill, Hope Mountain, St Johns Beacon.
Emap proposed to add a further transmitter at Moel y Parc once household penetration of digital receivers reached 31%.
On-Air: March 2001
Bauer LIVERPOOL
C18D
3
Radio
City
3
Magic
Liverpool
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Liverpool
3
BBC
Merseyside
3
Kerr..
3
HEAT
3
Tra
Rad
3
City
talk
ITII
23.12.2009
Liverpool
C18D
3
Radio
City
3
Magic
Liverpool
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Liverpool
3
BBC
Merseyside
3
Kerr..
3
HEAT
3
Tra
Rad
3
City
talk
ITII
23.01.2010
 
BBC MerseysideC634128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
CitytalkCDB664 kbit/sMono LSFPhone In
Gold - LiverpoolC7D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoOldies Music
HEATCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSC2C5128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Magic LiverpoolCDC4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Radio CityC481128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC4D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC7C5128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 23.01.2010



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London 1

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50012 London III (sic)
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Croydon, Alexandra Palace, Bluebell Hill, Reigate, Guildford, Zouches Farm, Hemel Hempstead and Kemsing
On-Air: May 2000

CE London
C185
3
CAPITAL
3
Sun
rise
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
Gold -
London
3
LBC
97.3
3
JazzFM
3
D
3
Tra
Rad
3
MAGIC
3
heat
radio
3
S
3
Choice
ITII
18.08.2009
CE London
C185
3
CAPITAL
3
Sun
rise
3
Galaxy
3
KISS
3
Heart
3
LBC
97.3
3
JazzFM
3
D
3
Tra
Rad
3
MAGIC
3
heat
radio
3
S
3
Chill
ITII
15.12.2009
London 1
C185
3
CAPITAL
3
Sun
rise
3
Galaxy
3
KISS
3
Heart
3
LBC
97.3
3
JazzFM
3
D
3
Tra
Rad
3
MAGIC
3
heat
radio
3
S
3
Chill
ITII
30.01.2010
 
CAPITALC586128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
ChillC1C364 kbit/sMonoOther Music
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
secondary componentSlideshow8 kbit/s *packet data
HeartC3A6128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
secondary componentSlideshow8 kbit/s *packet data
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
secondary componentSlideshow8 kbit/s *packet data
JazzFMCCC6128 kbit/sJoint StereoJazz Music
KISSC483128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
secondary componentSlideshow8 kbit/s *packet data
LBC 97.3C58180 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
MAGICC788112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
secondary componentSlideshow8 kbit/s *packet data
Sunrise RadioCCC164 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Traffic RadioC5D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
DAB GuideE1C000988 kbit/sPacket Data

*  Bitrate of shared sub-channel.

Source: Observations, 30.01.2010


London 2

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50010 London I (sic)
Operator: Switch Digital
Sites: Alexandra Palace, Arkley, Bluebell Hill, Crystal Palace, Guildford, Hemel Hempstead, Northwood, Otford, Reigate and Zouches Farm
On-Air: July 2000

Switch London
C186
3
Absolute
Xtreme
3
Galaxy
3
THE
HITS
3
Heart
3
Spec
Rad
3
BBC
London
3
Pun
Rad
3
KERR..
3
SMOOTH
RADIO
3
UCB UK
CHRIS..
3
ITII
18.08.2009
Switch London
C186
3
Absolute
Xtreme
3
XFM
3
THE
HITS
3
Gold -
London
3
Spec
Rad
3
BBC London
3
Pun
Rad
3
KERR..
3
SMOOTH
RADIO
3
UCB UK
CHRIS..
3
Gol..
3
Cab
vis
ITII
28.11.2009
Switch London
C186
3
Absolute
80s
3
XFM
3
THE
HITS
3
Gold - London
3
S.. Al
Khal..
3
BBC
London
3
Pun
Rad
3
KERR..
3
SMOOTH
RADIO
3
UCB UK
CHRIS..
3
Cab
vis
3
Spec
Rad
ITII
15.12.2009
Switch London
C186
3
Absolute
80s
3
XFM
3
THE
HITS
3
Gold - London
3
S.. Al
Khal..
3
BBC
London
3
Pun
Rad
3
KERR..
3
SMOOTH
RADIO
3
UCB
Inspir..
3
Cab
vis
3
Spec
Rad
ITII
11.01.2010
London 2
C186
3
Absolute
80s
3
XFM
3
THE
HITS
3
Gold - London
3
S.. Al
Khal..
3
BBC
London
3
Pun
Rad
3
KERR..
3
SMOOTH
RADIO
3
UCB
Inspir..
3
Cab
vis
3
Spec
Rad
ITII
30.01.2010
 
Absolute 80sCDC1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
BBC LondonCC31128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - LondonC8D3112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KERRANG!C7CE80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
Punjabi RadioCBCB64 kbit/sMonoOther Music
SMOOTH RADIOC787128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Sout Al KhaleejCFC164 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Spectrum RadioCCC064 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
THE HITSCCCC112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
UCBInspirationalCFD096 kbit/sMonoReligion
XFMCC0B112 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
CabvisionTestGL2E1C000B048 kbit/spacket data

Source: Observations, 30.01.2009


London 3

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50011 London II (sic)
Operator: The Digital Radio Group (London)
Sites: Croydon, Reigate, Guildford, Bluebell Hill, Zouches Farm, Hemel Hempstead (BT Bedmont), Alexandra Palace, Kemsing, Brookmans Park, High Wycombe.
On-Air: January 2002

The DRg site has a coverage map for download.
(19:00 - 06:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
4
Kis
Rad
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Chill
3
Prem
Chris
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
ITII
26.06.2009
(19:00 - 06:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
4
Kis
Rad
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Chill
3
Prem
Chris
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
4
CTRL
ITII
18.08.2009
(19:00 - 06:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
4
Kis
Rad
4
PASS..
PLANET
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Prem
Lond
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
3
dabbl
radio
3
Choice
ITII
15.12.2009
 
(06:00 - 19:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
3
Fun
Kids
4
Kis..
Rad..
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Chill
3
Prem
Chris
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
 
ITII
18.08.2009
(06:00 - 19:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
3
Fun
Kids
4
Kis..
Rad..
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Prem
Lond
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
4
Choice
ITII
28.11.2009
(06:00 - 19:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
3
Fun
Kids
4
Kis..
Rad..
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Prem
Lond
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
3
Choice
ITII
15.12.2009
(06:00 - 19:00)
London 3
C199
4
Absolute
Cl.Rock
3
Fun
Kids
4
Kis..
Rad..
4
PASS..
PLAN..
4
Gaydar
Radio
3
Pan
Rad
3
3
Prem
Lond
4
Polish
Radio
4
Rain
Rad
3
Q Radio
3
Colour
ful
3
LBC
News
4
NME
Radio
3
Choice
ITII
30.01.2010
 
Absolute Cl.RockC7C9128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
ChoiceC8B2112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
ColourfulCEC764 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
dabbl radioC5CA80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
(19:00 - 06:00 only)
Fun KidsC5C980 kbit/sMonoChildren's Progs
(06:00 - 19:00 only)
Gaydar RadioC9C9128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
KismatC8C080 kbit/sMono LSFOther Music
LBC News 1152C5C248 kbit/sMono LSFNews
NME RadioCEC880 kbit/sMonoRock Music
Panjab RadioCF9964 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
PASSIONftPLANETC8C996 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Polish Radio LdnC1D096 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Premier GospelC9C880 kbit/sMonoReligion
Q RadioCEC9112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Rainbow RadioCACO64 kbit/sMono LSFCulture
CabVisionE1C000B08 kbit/sPacket Data

Source: Observations, 30.01.2010
RadioFeeds, 01.02.2010


London Experimental

Block LC: 1456.384 MHz
Operator: Arqiva
Site: Croydon (1.32 kW)
On-Air: January 2003 - December 2009
The broadcasts consisted of changing multiplex re-configurations to assist in the development and evaluation of receivers and future services. These transmissions ceased at the beginning of December 2009.

Typical configurations:-

ntl:Broadcast
CFFF
3
Aud
Serv
A
3
Audio
Service
B
3
Data
Service C
3
Data
Serv
M
3
B
3
J
3
Audio
Service
E
3
Data Service D
3
Dat
Ser
E
3
Aud
Serv
F
3
Data
Service
N
3
Dat
Serv
O
3
Data
Service
L
3
P
IVTII
09.05.2005
Arqiva T&D
CFFF
3
Cartoon Network
3
ITV PLAY
3
Teachers TV
3
BBC News 24
3
One
word
3
Core
IVTII
25.07.2006
Arqiva Test Dev
CFFF
3
Audio Service D
3
Aud
P
3
Dat
G
3
Data
Service J
3
Data Service A
ITII
17.12.2007
ArqivaExperimntl
CFFF
3
Audio Service A
3
Audio Service B
3
Audio Service C
3
Audio Service D
IVTII
04.03.2009
ArqivaExperimntl
CFFF
3
Audio
Service B
3
Audio
Service A
3
Data
L
3
Dat
E
3
Audio Service F
3
Audio Service E
3
P
3
I
IVTII
27.04.2009
ArqivaExperimntl
CFFF
3
Audio Service A
3
Data Service L
3
I
3
P
3
Data&Audio Test
3
A
3
C
IVTII
18.08.2009
ArqivaExperimntl
CFFF
3
Audio Service A
3
Data Service L
3
I
3
P
3
Data&Audio Test
3
A
3
C
3
E
IVTII
29.11.2009
 
Audio Service AC0FE128 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Data&Audio TestCEFE192 kbit/sStereoNo PTy
Data Service AE1CFFFE08 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service CE1CFFFE28 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service EE1CFFFE48 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service IE1CFFFE88 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service LE1CFFFEB64 kbit/sPacket Data
Data Service PE1CFFFEF8 kbit/sPacket Data

Source: Observations, 29.11.2009



London: DRAFFT L-band

Block LP: 1478.640 MHz
Operator: DRAFFT
Site: Crystal Palace
On-Air:

This ensemble ran regularly-repeating multiplex re-configurations to assist in the development and evaluation of receivers and future services, similar to the Block LC ensemble now used by Arqiva. The DRAFFT tests have now ceased.


Loughborough University

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Operator: Department of Computer Science, Loughborough University
Site: Schofield Building, Loughborough University (50w)
On-Air:

This experimental ensemble ceased in Autumn 2002. The frequency was required for the Leicester local ensemble, scheduled to begin in November 2002.

Lough Univ Test
CFFD
1
Test 32 kbps
3
Lbo
Test
1
Oak FM
Digital
ITII
17.05.2002
 
Note that despite the Service Label, the packet data service was seen to be running at 80 kbit/s.

Source: Loughborough University & Observations 17.05.2002


Manchester

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50040 Manchester
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Sunley Building and Winter Hill
On-Air: June 2000

CE Manchester
C184
3
Asian
Sound
3
BBC R.
Manchester
3
XFM
Manchester
3
KISS
Manchester
3
Gold -
Manchester
3
KEY103
Manchester
3
MAGIC
Manchester
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat
radio
ITII
23.12.2009
Manchester
C184
3
Asian
Sound
3
BBC R.
Manchester
3
XFM
Manchester
3
KISS
Manchester
3
Gold -
Manchester
3
KEY103
Manchester
3
MAGIC
Manchester
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat
radio
ITII
23.01.2010
 
Asian SoundC5C1128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
BBC R.ManchesterC434128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold -ManchesterC3C1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!CCC264 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KEY103ManchesterC584128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS ManchesterC6C1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MAGIC ManchesterC1C1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC4D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFM ManchesterC2C1128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Observations, 23.01.2010



Mid & West Wales

Mid & West Wales:
Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50073 West & Mid Wales
South West Wales:
Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50081 South West Wales
Operator: The UK regulator Ofcom has received one application for the Mid and West Wales local DAB licence: MuxCo Wales Limited (Town & Country Broadcasting Ltd 70%, MuxCo Ltd 30%).
Sites: Block 12D: Presely and Carmel
Future Sites: Fishguard and Llanethli within two years.
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"

MuxCo states it has not identified a commercially viable way of serving Ceredigion and Powys (Block 10C) but will work with others during the licence term to identify ways of extending DAB into this area.

BBC Radio Wales128 kbit/s
BBC Radio Cymru128 kbit/s
Radio Pembrokeshire kbit/s
Radio Carmarthenshire kbit/s
Wales Live kbit/s


North Wales

North West Wales:
Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50069 North West Wales
Colwyn Bay:
Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50015 Colwyn Bay
Operator: MuxCo Wales Ltd
Sites: Block 12D: Great Ormes Head, Moel y Parc
Block 10D: Arfon
On Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"

In an appendix to the licence advertisement, Ofcom points out that the frequency corresponding to Block 10D is currently used by the Mount Leinster transmitter in the Republic of Ireland for analogue television. Consequently, Ofcom states, "it will be difficult to implement the 10D frequency over significant sections of the western part of the licence area until either Mount Leinster ceases operation, or June 2015, whichever is the earlier".



North Yorkshire

Block 10B: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50067 North West Yorkshire
Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50068 North East Yorkshire
Operator: MuxCo North Yorkshire Ltd (The Local Radio Company plc 60%; MuxCo Limited 40%)
Sites: Bilsdale and Harlow Hill (Harrogate)
Future Site: Oliver's Mount
On-Air: Sometime in 2010?

BBC Radio York128 kbit/s
Minster FM kbit/s
Stray FM kbit/s
Fresh Radio kbit/s
Easy Radio kbit/s
Traffic Radio kbit/s
MuxCo proposes to launch a sixth service within two years (Yorkshire Coast Radio - The Local Radio Company) and to provide a wide range of podcasts.


Northampton

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50079 Northamptonshire
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Northampton VHF, Daventry and Geddington
On-Air: Now Digital originally proposed to begin broadcasting by September 2008. It is not yet known when the ensemble will eventually launch.

BBC Radio Northampton128 kbit/s
Northants 96 kbit/s
Classic Gold 1557 kbit/s
Connect FM kbit/s
Jack FM kbit/s
Adult Contemporary Service kbit/s
Asian kbit/s
UCB UK kbit/s
Traffic Radio kbit/s
XFM kbit/s


Northern Ireland

The national commercial ensemble operated by Digital One will not cover Northern Ireland. In advertising this digital franchise, the Radio Authority left it to applicants whether or not to include services on the Digital One multiplex in their proposals.

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__60021 Northern Ireland I
Operator: Score Digital
Sites: Black Mountain, Colinward, Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady and Brougher Mountain.
On-Air: September 2001
Bauer N.IRELAND
C193
3
Cool FM
2
Downtown
Radio
3
Q102.9
3
Citybeat
3
BBC Ulster
3
Classic FM
3
talk
SPO..
3
heat radio
3
Magic
3
UCB
UK
ITII
10.02.2009
 
BBC UlsterC339128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
CitybeatC090128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Classic FMC2A1128 kbit/sJoint StereoSerious Classical
Cool FMC5B2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Downtown RadioC5C5128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Q102.9C4B6128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
talkSPORTC0C064 kbit/sMonoSport
UCB UK CHRISTIANCED064 kbit/sMono LSFReligion

Source: Observations, 10.02.2009



Norwich

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50044 Norwich
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Stoke Holy Cross, West Runton, Oulton, Thetford and Great Yarmouth.
On-Air: March 2003

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Norwich
C1A7
3
KISS
105 - 108
3
Heart
Norfolk
3
Gold -
Norwich
3
BBCRadio
Norfolk
3
XFM
3
The
Beach
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
Magic
ITII
04.03.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the ensemble has been relabelled Norwich and the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBCRadioNorfolkC931128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - NorwichC9D2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart NorfolkC486128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS 105 - 108C3AC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
The BeachC5B680 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 04.03.2009
Ofcom, 04.08.2009
DT, 09.10.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


Nottingham

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50014 Nottinghamshire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands)
Sites: Mapperley Ridge, Waltham and Mansfield (Fishpond Hill).
On-Air: April 2004

The NOW Digital site has a coverage prediction map for download.

NOW Nottingham
C1AE
3
trent fm
3
Heart
3
BBC
Nottingham
3
Galaxy
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Notts
3
Smooth Radio
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
25.05.2009
NOW Nottingham
C1AE
3
TRENT FM
3
Heart
3
BBC
Nottingham
3
Galaxy
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Notts
3
Smooth
Radio
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
29.11.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the ensemble has been relabelled Nottinghamshire and the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC NottinghamC733128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - NottsCAD2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
HeartC3AB128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Smooth RadioC3A2128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
TRENT FMC36E128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 29.11.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
KS, 14.01.2010


Oxford

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz (TBC)
Allotment: G__50084 Oxfordshire
Operator: NOW Digital, (Now Digital 75%, Passion Radio (Oxford) Ltd 25%).
Sites: Oxford (Beckley), Farthinghoe and Boars Hill
On-Air: Now Digital originally proposed to begin broadcasting by September 2008. It is not yet known when the ensemble will eventually launch.

BBC Radio Oxford128 kbit/s
FOX kbit/s
XFM kbit/s
Jack FM kbit/s
Oxford's FM 107.9 kbit/s
MY FM - Oxfordshire kbit/s
confidential kbit/s(confidential)
UCB UK kbit/s
Traffic Radio kbit/s



Peterborough

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50013 Peterborough
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Huntingdon (Hinchingbrooke Hospital), Peterborough and Stamford (Little Casterton). Now Digital will consider implementing a further two transmission sites at Holbeach and St Neots later in the licence period, subject to their economic viability.
On-Air: November 2002

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Peterborough
C1A1
3
PASS..
ftPLA..
3
BBC Cambs
(Pbro)
3
Heart
P'borough
3
Gold -
P'borough
3
KISS
105 - 108
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
Magic
ITII
04.03.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-
BBC Cambs (Pbro)C53A128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - P'boroughCBD2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart P'boroughC786128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS 105 - 108C3AC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
PASSIONftPLANETCCCA96 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 04.03.2009
Ofcom, 04.08.2009
DT, 09.10.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


Plymouth

Block 12A: 223.936MHz
Allotment: G__50002 Plymouth
Operator: South West Digital Radio Ltd., a consortium of NOW Digital and UKRD Group Ltd.
This ensemble is part of the combined franchise for Cornwall and Plymouth. Two distinct ensembles operate in the franchise area - in Plymouth on Block 12A and in Cornwall on Block 11B. Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Plympton
On-Air: October 2004
Future: This ensemble is expected to migrate at some point in the future to Block 10D, its Allotment allocation.

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Plymouth
C1B1
3
plymouth
sound
3
Gold -
Plymouth
3
XFM UK
3
KISS
3
BBC Radio
Devon
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
14.07.2008
Plymouth
C1B1
3
Heart
Plymouth
3
Gold -
Plymouth
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Radio
Devon
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Info..
3
Plymouth
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC Radio DevonC532128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - PlymouthCCD2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart PlymouthC4B4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISSC483128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
PlymouthC9B1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010


Reading & Basingstoke

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50006 Reading & Basingstoke
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Hannington, Hemdean, Basingstoke and Bracknell.
On-Air: July 2004

The NOW Digital site has a coverage prediction map for download.
NOW Berks&Hants
C1AD
3
Heart
3
Gold
Berks/Hants
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Radio
Berks
3
3
ourkind
ofmusic
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
ITII
19.08.2009
Berks & N Hants
C1AD
3
Heart
Berkshire
3
Gold
Berks/Hants
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Radio
Berks
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
dabbl
radio
3
Info..
ITII
24.02.2010
 
BBC Radio BerksCD31128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
dabbl radioC5CA80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold Berks/HantsCDD2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart BerkshireC361128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISSC483128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 24.02.2010



Somerset

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50059 Somerset
Operator: MuxCo Somerset (UKRD Group Ltd 33.3%, The Local Radio Company Ltd 33.3%, MuxCo Ltd 33.3%).
Sites: Mendip and Taunton
Future Sites: Possible addition of Hutton and Yeovil Coker Hill
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"



Southend/Chelmsford

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50004 Essex
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Colchester, Benfleet, Bakers Wood, Southend-on-Sea, Sudbury, Harlow (Rye Green)
On-Air: May 2002

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Essex
C19C
3
essex fm
3
Gold -
Essex
3
XFM
3
BBC Essex
3
KISS Essex
3
PASS..
PLAN..
3
Chill
3
ourkind
ofmusic
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
05.03.2009
NOW Essex
C19C
3
Heart
Essex
3
Gold -
Essex
3
XFM
3
BBC
Essex
3
KISS
Essex
3
PASS..
PLAN..
3
Galaxy
3
Tra
Rad
3
dabbl
radio
3
Radio
Lapl..
ITII
15.12.2009
 
BBC EssexCE31128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
dabbl radioC5CA80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
Gold - EssexCED2128 kbit/sJoint StereoOldies Music
Heart EssexC2CA128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS EssexC8CA128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
PASSIONftPLANETCCCA96 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 15.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


South Hampshire

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50055 South Hampshire
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Toot Hill, Crabwood Farm, Chillerton Down, Fort Southwick and The Trundle.
On-Air: February 2003

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW S. Hampshire
C1A3
3
Ocean FM
3
Galaxy
3
Gold -
Hampshire
3
BBC Radio
Solent
3
Wave 105
3
XFM
3
D
G
3
K
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Coast
ITII
27.04.2009
South Hampshire
C1A3
3
Heart
Hampshire
3
Galaxy
3
Gold -
Hampshire
3
BBC Radio
Solent
3
Wave 105
3
XFM
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Coast
3
Info..
ITII
24.02.2010
 
BBC Radio SolentC932128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - HampshireCFD2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart HampshireC986128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF80 kbit/sMonoInformation
The CoastC384128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
Wave 105C3AD128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 24.02.2010



South Yorkshire

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50078 South Yorkshire
Operator: Bauer
Sites: Clifton and Tapton Hill
On-Air: November 2000

BauerSOUTH YORKS
C187
3
SY's No.1
Hallam
3
Sth York's
Magic
3
KISS
3
Trax FM
3
Gold -
Sth Yorks
3
XFM
3
BBC
Sheffield
3
heat radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
29.11.2008
BauerSOUTH YORKS
C187
3
SY's No.1
Hallam
3
Sth York's
Magic
3
KISS
3
Trax FM
3
Gold -
Sth Yorks
3
BBC
Sheffield
3
heat
radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
3
The Arrow
- Rock
ITII
29.11.2009
 
BBC SheffieldCF34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - Sth YorksCAD3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSC2C3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Sth York's MagicCEC2128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
SY's No.1 HallamC5B0128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
The Arrow - RockCDCD128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
Trax FMC9B9128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

* Trax FM carries the Doncaster version of its programme.
Source: Observations, 29.11.2009


Stoke-on-Trent

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50018 Stoke-on-Trent
Operator: UTV Bauer Digital Ltd.
Sites: Alsagers Bank, Tick Hill, Macclesfield (Sutton Common) and Stafford (Pye Green BT).
On-Air: April 2004

UTV Bauer Stoke
C1AC
3
Signal 2
3
Signal 1
3
BBC Radio
Stoke
3
Magic
3
UCB
Ins..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat radio
ITII
23.01.2010
Stoke & Stafford
C1AC
3
Signal 2
3
Signal 1
3
BBC Radio
Stoke
3
Magic
3
UCB
Ins..
3
Tra
Rad
3
heat radio
ITII
25.02.2010
 
BBC Radio StokeCC33128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
MagicCEC5128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Signal 1C490128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Signal 2C1CF128 kbit/sJoint StereoOldies Music
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
UCBInspirationalCFD064 kbit/sMono LSFReligion

Source: Observations, 25.02.2010



Suffolk

Block 5A: 174.928 MHz (TBC)
Allotment: G__50080 Suffolk
Operator: This area has not yet been timetabled for advertisement.
Sites:
On-Air:



Surrey & North Sussex

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50033 West Sussex
Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50034 East Sussex
Operator: MuxCo Surrey and North Sussex (UKRD Group Ltd 50%, MuxCo Ltd 50%). MuxCo propose to review the operation of two distinct ensembles during the licence period.
Sites:
Block 10B: Reigate
Block 10C: Guildford, Midhurst and Leatherhead
Possible Future Sites: Crowborough and Crystal Palace
On-Air: Muxco's current estimate of an on-air date is "early 2010"

BBC Surrey128 kbit/s
96.4 Eagle Radio kbit/s
County Sound kbit/s
Mercury FM kbit/s
Shuffle kbit/s
Easy Radio kbit/s
NME Radio kbit/s
Traffic Radio kbit/s

MuxCo proposes to operate a Podcast service for download.


Sussex Coast

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50008 Sussex Coast
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Brighton (Whitehawk Hill), Burton Down, Hastings, Beddingham, Findon, Eastbourne
On-Air: January 2004

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.

NOW Sussex Coast
C1A9
3
southern fm
3
Gold -
Sussex
3
Gaydar
Radio
3
BBC
Sussex
3
Juice
Digit..
3
3
XFM
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
3
Magic
ITII
27.04.2009
NOW Sussex Coast
C1A9
3
Heart
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Sussex
3
Magic
3
Gaydar
Radio
3
Juice
Digit..
3
BBC
Sussex
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
ITII
18.08.2009
NOW Sussex Coast
C1A9
3
Heart
Sussex
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Sussex
3
Magic
3
Gaydar
Radio
3
Juice
Digit..
3
BBC
Sussex
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Radio
Lapl..
ITII
14.12.2009
Sussex Coast
C1A9
3
Heart
Sussex
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Sussex
3
Magic
3
Gaydar
Radio
3
Juice
Digit..
3
BBC
Sussex
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
Info..
ITII
23.02.2010
 
BBC SussexCD32128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GalaxyC79D128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gaydar RadioCBCE96 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Gold - SussexC0D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart SussexC9CE128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Juice DigitalC09964 kbit/sMonoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Traffic RadioC1D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 23.02.2010


Swansea

Block 12A: 223.936MHz
Allotment: G__50009 Swansea
Operator: UTV Bauer Digital Ltd.
Sites: Kilvey Hill, St. Hilary and Carmel
In its licence application, TWG Emap Digital proposed to commission others in due course (at Llanelli, Carmarthen and Mynndd Emroch), subject to receiver penetration.
On-Air: January 2004
UTVBauerSwansea
C1AA
2
96.4 FM
The Wave
2
Swansea
Sound
2
BBC Radio
Wales
2
BBC Radio
Cymru
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
ITII
19.08.2009
Swansea SW Wales
C1AA
2
96.4 FM
The Wave
2
Swansea
Sound
2
BBC Radio
Wales
2
BBC Radio
Cymru
3
heat
radio
3
Magic
ITII
08.03.2010
 
BBC Radio CymruC347128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC Radio WalesC438128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MagicCEC5112 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Swansea SoundC8CE128 kbit/sJoint StereoOldies Music
96.4 FM The WaveC5B5128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music

Source: Observations, 08.03.2010


Swindon

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50005 Swindon
Operator: NOW Digital
This ensemble is part of the combined franchise for Swindon and West Wilts. Two distinct ensembles operate in the franchise area - in Swindon on Block 11C (220.352 MHz) and in Bath and West Wiltshire on Block 12D (229.072MHz). Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Blunsdon, Membury, Marlborough
On-Air: February 2003

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Swindon
C1A4
3
Heart
Wiltshire
3
Gold -
Swindon
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Wilts
(Swin)
3
Chill
3
ourkind
ofmusic
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
28.04.2009
NOW Swindon
C1A4
3
Heart
3
Gold -
Swindon
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Wilts
(Swin)
3
ourkind
ofmusic
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
ITII
19.08.2009
Swindon
C1A4
3
Heart
Wiltshire
3
Gold -
Swindon
3
XFM
3
KISS
3
BBC Wilts
(Swin)
3
Tra
Rad
3
Galaxy
3
dabbl
radio
3
Info..
ITII
09.03.2010
 
BBC Wilts (Swin)CA32128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
dabbl radioC5CA80 kbit/sMonoRock Music
GalaxyC9CC128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - SwindonC1D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart WiltshireCB86128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
KISSC8C4128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC0D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 09.03.2010


Teesside

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50054 Teesside
Operator: Bauer Ltd.
Sites: Eston Nab and Brusselton
On-Air: July 2001

Bauer TEESSIDE
C190
3
TFM
3
Magic
Teesside
3
KISS
3
XFM
3
Gold -
Teesside
3
BBC
Tees
3
heat radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
21.12.2009
 
BBC TeesCB34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - TeessideCBD3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSC7C7128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Magic TeessideC2C7128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
TFMC1C7128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 21.12.2009



Tyne & Wear

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50056 Tyneside
Operator: Bauer
Sites: Burnhope and Fenham
On-Air: December 2000

Bauer TYNE&WEAR
C188
3
METRO
3
MAGIC
3
KISS
3
Gold -
Tyne&Wear
3
XFM
3
BBC
Newcastle
3
heat radio
3
Kerr..
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
21.12.2009
 
BBC NewcastleCA34128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
Gold - Tyne&WearCCD3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
heat radioCDCE112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kerrang!C6CF64 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSC4C3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
MAGICC3C3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
METROC4B0128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Traffic RadioC3D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 21.12.2009



Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Telford

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50038 Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: The Wrekin and Turners Hill. Later addition of Wolverhampton University.
On-Air: February 2001

The NOW Digital site has a coverage map for download.
NOW Wolverhamptn
C18B
3
beacon
3
Gold -
Wolves
3
XFM
3
Sun
rise
3
BBC
Shropshire
3
BBC WM
3
Punj..
Rad..
3
KISS
Wolves
3
Chill
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
20.05.2009
NOW Wolverhamptn
C18B
3
beacon
3
Gold -
Wolves
3
XFM
3
Sun
rise
3
BBC
Shropshire
3
BBC WM
3
Punj..
Rad..
3
KISS
Wolves
3
Tra
Rad
ITII
28.11.2009
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-
BBC ShropshireCA33128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
BBC WMC432128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
beaconC6B1128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Gold - WolvesC2D3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
KISS WolvesCBC3128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Punjabi RadioC4C480 kbit/sMonoOther Music
InformationCFCF 80 kbit/sMonoInformation
Sunrise RadioCDC380 kbit/sMonoNo PTy
Traffic RadioC2D148 kbit/sMono LSFTravel
XFMC0B8128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music

Source: Observations, 28.11.2009
DT, 11.12.2009
DT, 13.01.2010


Isle of Man

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__60031 Isle of Man I
Operator: mmO2, Virgin Radio and Crown Castle International
Site: Carnane (Douglas) (1 kw)
On-Air: - 2003

Isle of Man 3G
ITII
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Virg..
Clas..
3
Virgin
PARTY!
3
Manx
Choi..
3
Manx
Radio
3
Downloads
3
NME
Radio
3
XY
Network
3
Digizo..
3
Par..
16.05.2002
Isle of Man 3G
CFFE
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Virgin
Classic
3
Virgin
Party!
3
NME
Radio
3
Manx
Choice
3
Manx
Radio
3
Energy
98.6
ITII
15.07.2002
Isle of Man 3G
CFFE
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Liquid
3
The Groove
3
NME
Radio
3
Manx
Choice
3
Manx
Radio
3
Di
3
X
3
Par..
3
Download
3
Robinsons
Fruit
ITII
23.12.2002
Isle of Man 3G
CFFE
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Liquid
3
The Groove
3
Manx
Choice
3
Manx
Radio
3
Energy
98.6
3
Digizone
ITII
02.04.2003
 

This ensemble, a trial broadcast including interactive data services designed to be used in conjunction with 3G mobile phones ceased on 13th May 2003. The licence for this transmission expired 14th May 2003.

Source: Observations, 02.04.2003




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