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 Wohnort's symbol for DAB+  Wohnort's symbol for Band III DAB+ is now widespread in the UK. Both of the commercial national ensembles have some DAB+ services on board. In addition, there are services broadcasting on most of the small-scale trial ensembles. DAB+ is gradually spreading to the established local ensembles. It is true to say that for most of the population, if you don't have a DAB+ receiver, you are missing out on services. A "tick mark" has been launched as a marketing tool to signify receivers that meet a certain minimum specification. DAB+ capability is expected to be one of the requirements for the tick mark. Wohnort recommends, now more than ever, that you should consider buying a receiver that is DAB+ capable.

National Ensembles


The following ensembles also have national or quasi-national coverage:-

D1 National SDL National

 

BBC

DAB thumbnail  Band III  EPG
Block 12B: 225.648 MHz
Allotment: G__90001 UK BBC
Operator: BBC
Service Info: The BBC maintains a web page about current issues affecting reception. BBC Online.
On-Air: September 1995

 The BBC ensemble is dynamic. Typical configurations are shown. Other configurations may appear from time to time.

BBC National DAB
CE15
3
BBC
Radio 1
3
BBC
Radio 2
3
BBC
Radio 3
3
BBC
Radio 4
3
BBC
Rad
5 Liv
3
BBC
Asian
3
BBC
WS
3
BBC
Radio
1Xtra
3
BBC
Radio
6Music
3
BBC
Radio
4Extra
3
ITII
05.01.2019 (without BBC R5LiveSportX)
BBC National DAB
CE15
3
BBC
Radio 1
3
BBC
Radio 2
3
BBC
Radio 3
3
BBC
Radio 4
3
BBC
Rad
5 Liv
3
Parl..
3
BBC
Asian
3
BBC
R5SX
3
BBC
WS
3
BBC
Radio
1Xtra
3
BBC
Radio
6Music
3
BBC
Radio
4Extra
3
ITII
31.01.2019 (with BBC R5LiveSportX and Parliament)
BBC National DAB
CE15
3
BBC
Radio 1
3
BBC
Radio 2
3
BBC
Radio 3
3
BBC
Radio 4
3
BBC
Rad
5 Liv
3
Dail..
3
BBC
Asian
3
BBC
R5SX
3
BBC
WS
3
BBC
Radio
1Xtra
3
BBC
Radio
6Music
3
BBC
Radio
4Extra
3
ITII
01.02.2019 (with BBC R5LiveSportX and Daily Service)
BBC National DAB
CE15
3
BBC
Radio 1
3
BBC
Radio 2
3
BBC
Radio 3
3
BBC
Radio 4
3
BBC
Rad
5 Liv
3
BBC
Asian
3
BBC
R5SX
3
BBC
WS
3
BBC
Radio
1Xtra
3
BBC
Radio
6Music
3
BBC
Radio
4Extra
3
BBC
F1
ITII
18.07.2021 (KS) (with BBC R5LFormula 1)
BBC National DAB
CE15
3
BBC
Radio 1
3
BBC
Radio 2
3
BBC
Radio 3
3
BBC
Radio 4
3
BBC
Rad
5 Liv
3
BBC
Asian
3
BBC
R5SX
3
BBC
WS
3
BBC
Radio
1Xtra
3
BBC
Radio
6Music
3
BBC
Radio
4Extra
3
ITII
02.09.2021 (with BBC R5LiveSportX)
 
BBC Radio 1C221112-128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
BBC Radio 1XtraC22A112-128 kbit/sJoint StereoOther Music
BBC Radio 2C222112-128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
BBC Radio 3C223160-192 kbit/sStereo/Joint StereoCulture
BBC Radio 4C22480-128 kbit/sMono/Joint StereoVaried Speech
secondary componentDaily Service64 kbit/sMono(09:44 - 10:00 approx)
secondary componentParliament64 kbit/sMono(08:00 - 09:00 approx)
BBC Radio 4ExtraC22C80 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
BBC Radio 5 LiveC22564-80 kbit/sMonoNews
secondary componentBBC R5LiveSportX64 kbit/sMono(as required)
BBC R5LiveSportXC22864 kbit/sMonoSport
BBC R5LFormula 1C23264 kbit/sMonoSport *2
BBC Radio 6MusicC22B112-128 kbit/sJoint StereoRock Music
BBC AsianNetworkC23664 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
BBC WorldServiceC23864 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
BBC GuideE1C79E5E16 kbit/s *3packet dataMOT

*1) When on air, BBC R5LiveSportX exists both as a Secondary Component of BBC Radio 5 Live and as a Service in its own right.

*2) Temporary service broadcast during the July 2021 Formula 1.

*3) Sometimes suspended when additional audio services being broadcast.

Source: Observations, 02.09.2021


The following ensembles also have national or quasi-national coverage:-

BBC SDL National

 

National 1

DAB+ thumbnail  Band III
England, Wales & N. Ireland: Block 11D: 222.064MHz
Allotment: G__60001 England I
Allotment: G__60002 Wales I
Scotland: Block 12A: 223.936MHz
Allotment: G__60011 Scotland I
Ensemble Label: Digital1 Network
Operator: Digital One
Sites: List of Digital One Transmitters
Forthcoming Transmitters
Service Info: Information about transmitter work, interruptions, etc. is available.
On-Air: April 1999
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2035
D1 National
C181
3
Classic FM
3
talk
SPO..
3
LBC
 
3
Absol..
Radio
3
KISS
3
Magic
3
KISS
TORY
3
He
UK
+
3
Sm
UK
+
3
Go
UK
+
3
He
Da
+
3
He
80
+
3
He
90
+
3
Cap
XT
+
3
He
70
+
3
Ca
Rl
+
3
Rad
X
+
3
LB
Ne
+
3
Ca
UK
+
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
Ca
DN
+
3
U
1
+
3
G
 
+
3
U
2
+
ITII
01.03.2022
D1 National
C181
3
Classic FM
3
talk
SPO..
3
LBC
 
3
Absol..
Radio
3
KISS
3
Magic
3
KISS
TORY
3
He
UK
+
3
Sm
UK
+
3
Go
UK
+
3
He
Da
+
3
He
80
+
3
He
90
+
3
Cap
XT
+
3
He
70
+
3
Rad
X
+
3
LB
Ne
+
3
Ca
UK
+
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
Ca
DN
+
3
U
1
+
3
G
 
+
3
U
2
+
3
He
00
+
ITII
25.03.2022
D1 National
C181
3
Classic FM
3
talk
SPO..
3
LBC
 
3
Absol..
Radio
3
KISS
3
Magic
3
KISS
TORY
3
He
UK
+
3
Sm
UK
+
3
Go
UK
+
3
He
Da
+
3
He
80
+
3
He
90
+
3
Cap
XT
+
3
He
70
+
3
Rad
X
+
3
LB
Ne
+
3
Ca
UK
+
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
Ca
DN
+
3
U
1
+
3
G
 
+
3
U
2
+
3
He
00
+
3
He
Xm
+
ITII
22.09.2023
 
Absolute RadioC1C080 kbit/sMonoRock Music
Capital DANCEC9ED40 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Capital UKC5DA32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Capital XTRAC37B40 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Classic FMC2A1128 kbit/sJoint StereoLight Classical
GB News RadioC4F024 kbit/sDAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1News
Gold UKCEE832 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
Heart DanceCFE832 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart UKCFD132 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart  70sCAE932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart  80sC1DC32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart  90sCBE932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart  00sC9F332 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Heart XmasC4ED32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
KISSC5C080 kbit/sMonoPop Music
KISSTORYCFE680 kbit/sMonoPop Music
LBCC0C264 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
LBC NewsC8EA32 kbit/sDAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1News
MagicC0C680 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Radio XC4CD32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Rock Music
Smooth ChillC9EB32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Other Music
Smooth UKC6C040 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
talkSPORTC0C064 kbit/sMono LSFSport
UCB 1C4CA24 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Religion
UCB 2CBD832 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Religion

Source: Observations, 22.09.2023


The following ensembles also have national or quasi-national coverage:-

BBC D1 National

Tuning to Block 11A
The frequency allocated to the second national commercial multiplex lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 11A in their automatic scans. In this case, select the option "Full Scan" in the receiver's menus. This may also be called a "Rest of the World" scan, as opposed to a "UK" scan.


 

National 2

 DAB+ thumbnail  Band III
Block 11A: 216.928 MHz
Allotments:
G__60004 England II
G__60032 Isle of Man II
G__60022 Northern Ireland II
G__60012 Scotland II
G__60005 Wales II

 The ensemble is intended to cover the whole of the UK, plus the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, subject to international co-ordination. Block 11A is allocated (although not currently in use) for ensembles in Normandy and on the Belgian coast. This will impact upon the coverage achievable in East Anglia, in Kent and along the southern coast of the UK. There is currently no allotment for the Channel Islands.

Operator: Sound Digital (Arqiva/Bauer/UTV)
Sites: see UK TII page
Service Info:
On-Air: Launched February 29th 2016 (services), March 1st 2016 (multiplex) - no, really!

SDL National
C1CE
3
Mellow
Magic
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Times
Radio
3
Planet
Rock
3
Abs
80s
3
Sun
 
3
Prem
Chr
3
Prem
P
3
F
K
+
3
Ja
F
+
3
B
U
+
3
Vi
An
+
3
Vi
Ch
+
3
Abs
90s
3
Scala
Radio
3
Tk
Ra
+
3
tk
SP
+
3
B
R
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Cap
X
+
ITII
05.02.2023
SDL National
C1CE
3
Mellow
Magic
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Times
Radio
3
Planet
Rock
3
Abs
80s
3
Sun
 
3
Prem
Chr
3
Prem
P
3
F
K
+
3
Ja
F
+
3
B
U
+
3
Vi
An
+
3
Vi
Ch
+
3
Abs
90s
3
Scala
Radio
3
Tk
Ra
+
3
tk
SP
+
3
B
R
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Cap
X
+
3
Ca
Ch
+
ITII
13.02.2023 (Radiofeeds)
SDL National
C1CE
3
Mellow
Magic
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Times
Radio
3
Planet
Rock
3
Abs
80s
3
Sun
 
3
Prem
Chr
3
Prem
P
3
F
K
+
3
Ja
F
+
3
B
U
+
3
Vi
An
+
3
Vi
Ch
+
3
Abs
90s
3
Scala
Radio
3
Tk
Ra
+
3
tk
SP
+
3
B
R
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Cap
X
+
3
Ca
Ch
+
3
Ra
X
+
ITII
16.02.2023 (Radiofeeds)
SDL National
C1CE
3
Mellow
Magic
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Times
Radio
3
Planet
Rock
3
Abs
80s
3
Sun
 
3
Prem
Chr
3
Prem
P
3
Ja
F
+
3
B
U
+
3
Vi
An
+
3
Vi
Ch
+
3
Abs
90s
3
Scala
Radio
3
Tk
Ra
+
3
tk
SP
+
3
B
R
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Cap
X
+
3
Ca
Ch
+
3
Ra
X
+
ITII
01.09.2023 (JR)
SDL National
C1CE
3
Virgin
Radio
3
Times
Radio
3
Sun
 
3
Prem
Chr
3
Prem
P
3
Ja
F
+
3
B
U
+
3
Vi
An
+
3
Vi
Ch
+
3
Tk
Ra
+
3
tk
SP
+
3
B
R
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Cap
X
+
3
Ca
Ch
+
3
Ra
X
+
3
Ma
Mu
+
3
Ma
Ch
+
3
Ke
 
+
3
HE
 
+
3
A
Co
+
3
Ab
Ro
+
3
Ma
So
+
3
Abs
80s
+
3
Abs
90s
+
3
Me
Ma
+
3
Pl
Roc
+
3
Sca
S
+
ITII
16.10.2023
 
Absolute 80s StC8D840 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Absolute 90s StCAC240 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Absolute CountryCCE732 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Country Music
Absolute Rock StC7C932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
BFBS UKC5E024 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Boom Radio UKC5EF24 kbit/sDAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1Pop Music
Capital ChillC4F632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
CapXTRA ReloadedCCE940 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Fix RadioCDDA64 kbit/sMono LSFRock Music
HEAT RADIOCDCE32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Kerrang!C6CF32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Rock Music
Jazz FM StereoCAD732 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Jazz Music
Magic ChilledCEE632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Magic SoulC3D932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
Magic MusicalsCAEA32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
Mellow Magic StC5D832 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
Planet Rock StC7D840 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Rock Music
PremierChristianCCD864 kbit/sMono LSFReligion
Premier PraiseCDD864 kbit/sMono LSFReligion
Radio X Class RkC5F632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Rock Music
Scala Radio StCDE640 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Classical Music
Sunrise Radio UKC9D856 kbit/sMono LSFNational Music
TalkRadio-TalkTVCAEB32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2News
talkSPORT 2C1D832 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Sport
Times RadioC0D864 kbit/sMono LSFNews
Virgin AnthemsC7E632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Virgin ChilledC8E632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Virgin RadioC3D880 kbit/sMonoPop Music

Source: Observations, 16.10.2023
Radiofeeds, 25.10.2023


london photo
London

The following ensembles also cover all or parts of this transmission area:-

BBC D1 National SDL National London 2 London 3 Trial London

 

London 1

DAB+ thumbnail  Band III  EPG
Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50012 London III (sic)
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Croydon, Alexandra Palace, Bluebell Hill, BT Tower, Guildford, Hemel Hempstead, Hungry Hill,
Leatherhead Stoke dAbernon, Reigate, Wrotham, Zouches Farm
On-Air: May 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030
London 1
C185
3
Capital
London
3
KISS
3
Heart
London
3
Magic
London
3
3
Smooth
London
3
Magic
Soul
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Go
 
+
3
M
Ch
+
3
Absol..
Country
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
M
Mu
+
3
HI
PR
+
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Abs
00s
3
Hea
Xm
+
ITII
15.10.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 1
C185
3
Capital
London
3
KISS
3
Heart
London
3
Magic
London
3
3
Smooth
London
3
Magic
Soul
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Go
 
+
3
M
Ch
+
3
Absol..
Country
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
M
Mu
+
3
HI
PR
+
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Abs
00s
ITII
30.12.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 1
C185
3
Abs
00s
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Absol..
Country
3
Capital
London
3
Go
 
+
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Heart
London
3
HI
PR
+
3
KISS
3
M
Ch
+
3
Magic
London
3
M
Mu
+
3
Magic
Soul
3
Sm
Ch
+
3
Smooth
London
3
ITII
01.04.2022 (Radiofeeds), 06.04.2022
London 1
C185
3
Abs
00s
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Absol..
Country
3
Capital
London
3
Go
 
+
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Heart
London
3
HI
PR
+
3
KISS
3
M
Ch
+
3
Magic
London
3
M
Mu
+
3
Magic
Soul
3
Smooth
London
3
3
Ca
X
+
ITII
20.05.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 1
C185
3
Abs
00s
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Absol..
Country
3
Capital
London
3
Go
 
+
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Heart
London
3
HI
PR
+
3
KISS
3
M
Ch
+
3
Magic
London
3
M
Mu
+
3
Magic
Soul
3
Smooth
London
3
Ca
X
+
3
ITII
01.09.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 1
C185
3
Abs
00s
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Capital
London
3
Go
 
+
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Heart
London
3
HI
PR
+
3
KISS
3
Magic
London
3
Smooth
London
3
Ca
X
+
3
3
Abs
90s
3
Scala
Radio
3
Abs
80s
ITII
16.10.2023 (TA)
London 1
C185
3
Abs
00s
3
Abs
10s
+
3
Capital
London
3
Go
 
+
3
Grt Hits
London
3
Heart
London
3
HI
PR
+
3
KISS
3
Magic
London
3
Smooth
London
3
Ca
X
+
3
3
Abs
90s
3
Jazz
FM
3
Abs
80s
ITII
25.10.2023 (Radiofeeds)
 
Absolute 80sCDC164 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
Absolute 90sC9EF64 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
Absolute 00sCDC180 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Absolute 10sC9EF32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Capital LondonC479128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
CapXTRA ReloadedCCE940 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Gold LondonC8D340 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Easy Listening
Grt Hits LondonC0E5112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Heart LondonC460128 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
HITS RADIO PRIDECAEC32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Jazz FMCDD080 kbit/sMonoJazz Music
KISSC48380 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Magic ChilledCEE632 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Magic LondonC78880 kbit/sMonoEasy Listening
Smooth LondonC787128 kbit/sJoint StereoEasy Listening
Station LogosE1C000D78 kbit/spacket dataMOT

Source: Observations, 06.04.2022
TA, 16.10.2022
Radiofeeds, 25.10.2023

The following ensembles also cover all or parts of this transmission area:-

BBC D1 National SDL National London 1 London 3 Trial London

 

London 2

DAB+ thumbnail  Band III
Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50010 London I (sic)
Operator: Switch Digital
Sites: Alexandra Palace, Arkley, Bluebell Hill, BT Tower, Colindale House, Crystal Palace, Guildford, Harrow Weald, Hemel Hempstead, Hungry Hill, Leatherhead Stoke dAbernon, Mount Vernon, Reigate, Richmond Hill, Shooters Hill, Staines, Wrotham, Zouches Farm
On-Air: July 2000


Switch London
C186
3
The
Groove
3
Ministry
OfSound
3
jazz fm
3
WLON -
The Mix
3
Heart
3
Saga Radio
3
Tvl
Now
3
BBC
London
3
Spectrum
Radio
ITII
28.08.2002
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
Hits
Radio
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Virgin
Groo..
+
ITII
17.01.2020
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
Fix
Radio
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Virgin
Groo..
+
ITII
27.06.2020 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
ITII
26.03.2021
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
ITII
02.04.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
3
AbsR
70s
ITII
26.04.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
3
Ab
70
+
ITII
29.04.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Mi-
Soul
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Vi
Pr
+
ITII
07.06.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Vi
Pr
+
3
Mi
So
+
ITII
02.08.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Ch
Co
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Gr
+
3
TH
 
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
ITII
18.09.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
As
FX
+
3
FIX
RAD
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Pr
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
ITII
01.06.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
JE
RA
+
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
Pr
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Br
Ra
+
ITII
27.06.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
JE
RA
+
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Ea
Ra
+
ITII
01.09.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Ea
Ra
+
ITII
03.05.2023 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Ea
Ra
+
3
Su
Sm
+
ITII
08.05.2023 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
Jazz
FM
3
LBC
News
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Ea
Ra
+
3
Su
Sm
+
3
Vi
Pr
+
ITII
01.06.2023 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
LBC
News
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Ea
Ra
+
3
Su
Sm
+
3
Planet
Rock
ITII
20.10.2023 (Radiofeeds)
London 2
C186
3
BBC
London
3
LBC
News
3
Co
 
+
3
Na
Ra
+
3
HITS
LDN
3
88
CF
+
3
Smooth
Country
3
ADV...
 
3
R
En
+
3
Vi
80
+
3
Ab
70
+
3
Mi
So
+
3
Na
80
+
3
Su
Sm
+
3
Planet
Rock
3
Na
Xm
+
ITII
01.11.2023 (Radiofeeds)
 
BBC Radio LondonCC31128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
88.3 CENTREFORCEC6E332 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Absolute 70sC1C232 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
ADVENTIST RADIOCBDE80 kbit/sMonoReligion
CountryLineRadioC2D432 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Country Music
HITS RADIO LDNC5E380 kbit/sMonoPop Music
LBC London NewsC5C264 kbit/sMono LSFNews
Mi-SoulC7CD32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Nation 80sC2EF32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Nation RadioC8D932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Nation XmasC2F932 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music
Planet RockC3F880 kbit/sMonoRock Music
Radio Maria EngC9EA32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Religion
Smooth CountryCDE9128 kbit/sJoint StereoCountry Music
Sunrise SmoothCDDB32 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Other Music
Virgin 80s PlusC1EB48 kbit/sDAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2Pop Music

Source: Radiofeeds, 01.11.2023

The following ensembles also cover all or parts of this transmission area:-

BBC D1 National SDL National London 1 London 2 Trial London

 

London 3
DAB thumbnail  Band III
Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50011 London II (sic)
Operator: The Digital Radio Group (London)
Sites: Alexandra Palace, Bluebell Hill (S), Brookmans Park, BT Tower, Chepping Wycombe, Croydon, Guildford, Hemel Hempstead (BT Bedmont), Leatherhead Stoke dAbernon, Reigate, Wrotham, Zouches Farm.
On-Air: January 2002

  

coverage thumbnail

The DRg site has a coverage map for download.
AbracaDABra (06:00 - 19:00)
DRg London
C199
4
Storm-
London
4
Choice
4
Liquid
4
Abra...
4
Purple
Radio
4
Mean
Country
4
The
Arrow
4
TAP
4
BREE...
4
passion
ITII
04.01.2003
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
LYCA
1458
3
Dilse
Radio
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
ITII
04.08.2020
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
LYCA
1458
3
Dilse
Radio
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
ITII
31.08.2020 (Radiofeeds)
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
DilSe
Radio
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
ITII
18.01.2021 (Radiofeeds)
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
DilSe
Radio
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
ITII
29.01.2021
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
DilSe
Radio
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
3
Boom
Radio
ITII
01.04.2021
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
Lyca
Gold
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Matry..
Radio
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
3
Boom
Radio
ITII
13.11.2021
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
Lyca
Gold
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
3
Boom
Radio
ITII
04.11.2022 (Radiofeeds)
London 3
C199
3
Abs
Rock
3
Gaydio
3
Prem
Gosp
3
Lyca
Radio
3
Lyca
Gold
4
Polish
Radio
3
VO
Islam
3
Bloo..
 
3
Atha..
Rad
3
Dubai
Now
3
Sout
 
3
Panj..
Radio
3
Color..
 
3
Boom
Radio
3
Matr..
 
ITII
20.10.2023 (Radiofeeds)
 
Absolute RockC3FB64 kbit/sMono LSFRock Music
Athavan RadioC4DC64 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Bloomberg RadioC1DB64 kbit/sMono LSFFinance
Boom RadioCEEE80 kbit/sMonoPop Music
ColourfulC7EC64 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Dubai NowC0EA64 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
GaydioC9C980 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Lyca GoldCECD64 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Lyca RadioCECE64 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Matryoshka RadioCFD664 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
Panjab RadioCED856 kbit/sMono LSFCulture
Polish Radio LdnC1D096 kbit/sMonoPop Music
Premier GospelC9C880 kbit/sMonoVaried Speech
Sout Al KhaleejCFC164 kbit/sMono LSFVaried Speech
Voice Of IslamC6D764 kbit/sMono LSFReligion

Source: Observations, 13.11.2021
Radiofeeds, 20.10.2023

Regional Ensembles

The former Radio Authority produced a map of Digital Licence Areas showing, respectively, the areas on-air, awarded and pending award. Also shown were those not yet advertised and areas not yet scheduled for advertisement. Although much of the detail has changed, this is still an essential download.


The following ensembles also cover all or parts of this transmission area:-

BBC D1 National SDL National
Ayr Edinburgh Glasgow
Edinburgh 2 Glasgow SS

 

Central Scotland 1

DAB thumbnail  Band III
Block 11D: 222.064 MHz
Allotment: G_50051 Central Scotland
Operator: Switch Digital (Scotland)
Sites: Kirk O'Shotts, Craigkelly, Gleniffer Braes, Braid Hills, Darvel and Earls Hill.
On-Air: June 2001

The Switchdigital DAB website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Although the regional ensembles in England and Wales have ceased, Switch Digital have confirmed that there is no similar plan for Central Scotland.

Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
Sun
Hits
3
Sun
Chill
3
Sun
80s
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
Groove
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
ITII
04.12.2020
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
Sun
Hits
3
Sun
Gr8s
3
Sun
80s
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
Groove
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
ITII
03.09.2021
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
Sun
Hits
3
Sun
Gr8s
3
Sun
80s
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
Groove
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
12.01.2022
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
Groove
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
29.05.2022
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
Pride
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
19.06.2022, 29.08.2022
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
80
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
16.09.2022, 08.05.2023
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
80
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
3
Virgin
Pride
ITII
22.06.2023, 23.08.2023
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Pure
Radio
3
Virgin
80
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
01.09.2023
Central Scotland
C191
3
BBC
Gael
3
GO
Radio
3
King..
FM
3
Virgin
80
3
talk
SPO..
3
Cent..
3
Nation
Sc
ITII
20.09.2023
 
103.1 Central FMC0C364 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
BBC RNanGaidhealC336128 kbit/sJoint StereoVaried Speech
GO Radio GlasgowC3DC112 kbit/sJoint StereoPop Music
Kingdom FMCAC464 kbit/sMono LSFPop Music
Nation ScotlandC35480 kbit/sMonoPop Music
talkSPORT ScotC5CE64 kbit/sMono LSFSport
Virgin 80s PlusC2EB80 kbit/sMonoPop Music

Source: Observations, 20.09.2023

Central Scotland 2

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50045 Central Scotland II
Operator: There is a frequency allocation for a second regional ensemble for Central Scotland, but this has not yet been scheduled for advertisement.
Sites:
On-Air:

Source: Radio Authority

 

North East England

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50046 North East Regional I
Operator: MXR Ltd
Sites: Alnwick, Bilsdale, Burnhope, Fenham, Haining.
On-Air: July 2001 - July 2013
North East
C192
3
Capital
3
Heart
3
REAL
RADIO
3
Choice
3
SMOOTH
Radio
3
LBC
3
UCB
Ins..
3
UCB
Gos..
3
Real
XS
3
Gold
3
Pan
Rad
3
ITII
03.05.2013
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, this ensemble has ceased.

Source: Observations, 03.05.2013

 

North West England

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50047 North West Regional I
Operator: MXR Ltd
Sites: Winter Hill, Sunley Building (Manchester), Moel y Parc, Lancaster, Morecambe Bay, Pendle Forest, Sutton Common and Warbreck.
On-Air: September 2001 - September 2013
North West
C197
3
Capital
3
Heart
3
Choice
3
Real
Radio XS
3
LBC
3
3
UCB
Insp
3
UCB
Gosp..
3
TWR
3
Gold
ITII
13.09.2013
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, this ensemble has ceased.

Source: Observations, 13.09.2013


 

South Wales & Severn Estuary

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50048 Severn Estuary
Operator: MXR Ltd
Sites: Mendip, Dundry East, Christchurch, Wenvoe, Bath, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Aberdare, Kilvey Hill and Carmel.
On-Air: July 2001 - July 2013
Severn Estuary
C194
3
KISS 101
3
Heart UK
3
REAL
RADIO
3
LBC
3
3
UCB
Ins..
3
UCB
Gos..
3
XFM
3
Capital
 
3
NAT
RAD
3
Real
XS
3
Mou..
FM
3
Nat
Hits!
ITII
18.04.2013
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, this ensemble has ceased.
Block 12C is now used by the Cardiff & Newport ensemble South East Wales.

Source: Observations, 18.04.2013
IC, 30.07.2013


 

West Midlands

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G_50057 West Midlands Regional
Operator: MXR Ltd
Sites: Sutton Coldfield, Turners Hill, The Wrekin, Daventry, Ilmington, Bromsgrove, Pye Green, Samuel Vale House (Coventry) and Shilton.
On-Air: August 2001 - August 2013
West Midlands
C196
3
Heart
3
Capital
3
LBC
3
SMOOTH
Radio
3
3
Kerr..
3
Choice
3
Real
Radio XS
3
UCB
Ins
3
UCB
Gos
3
Pan
Rad
3
RAD
XL
ITII
13.08.2013
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, this ensemble has ceased.


Source: Observations, 13.08.2013


 

Yorkshire

Block 12A: 223.936MHz
Allotment: G_50019 Yorkshire
Operator: MXR Ltd.
Sites: Acklam Wold, Beecroft Hill, Belmont, Bilsdale, Cave Wold, Clifton, Emley Moor (x2), Idle and Tapton Hill.
On-Air: June 2003 - June 2015
Yorkshire
C1A8
3
Capital
3
Heart
Yorkshire
3
Gold
3
UCB
Ins..
3
UCB Gos..
3
XFM
3
Radio
Yorkshire
3
Smooth
Radio
ITII
26.11.2014
 
Since the above Snapshot was taken, this ensemble has ceased.

Source: Observations, 26.11.2014


 
   

 
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