Update History
May 27th
On the UK ensemble London N, SOHO RADIO has replaced
CAMDEN XPERIENCE.
Polish Radio Ldn has been relabelled Polish Radio PRL since the previous observation.
May 27th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble East Lancs DAB updated.
The service SPICE DIGITAL has been relabelled Spice Digital since the previous observation.
May 26th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Congleton & Leek updated.
All services are now running with audio streams. The newcomer CPR FM is broadcasting at 24 kbit/s.
May 26th
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble Herts Beds Bucks.
Nation 90s is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
The existing services Nation 80s and Shine 879 have switched to DAB+ at 48 and 32 kbit/s respectively.
Snapshot updated.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Edinburgh 2 updated.
The service Polish Radio LDN has been relabelled PRL DAB since the previous observation.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble NcastleGateshead updated.
Removal of NUFC Talk Radio since the previous observation.
May 25th
The new "small-scale" ensemble for Sunderland has popped up on Block 7D with five services on board currently.
May 25th
Snapshots of the Irish ensembles failteDAB.ie 1 and failteDAB.ie 2 updated.
Multiple changes on both since the previous observations.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Northumberland updated.
The service Koast Radio has been relabelled Koast Radio 106 since the previous observation.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Southampton DAB updated.
The "original-flavour" DAB instances outreach radio and outreach gold have dropped to Mono 80 kbit/s and have been relabelled since the previous observation.
The other OUTREACH services have dropped from EEP 1-A to EEP 2-A.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble LIVERPOOL 2 updated.
Addition of a packet data service Data, running at 64 kbit/s.
The ensemble appears to have been running in GMT since the start of BST.
May 25th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Congleton & Leek updated.
Addition of CPR FM since the previous observation.
The newcomer appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.
May 24th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Winchester updated.
The "original-flavour" DAB instances outreach radio and outreach gold have dropped to Mono 80 kbit/s since the previous observation.
May 24th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble South Hampshireupdated.
Removal of HOT GOLD since the previous observation.
May 23rd
Snapshot of the Irish ensemble failteDAB.ie 1updatedl.
Addition of 3FM, all Classical, NOVA and SPIN K-POP since the previous observation.
Removal of Today FM.
May 23rd
Snapshot of the new UK ensemble Wigan & StHelens updated.
There are now eight services running, all of them with audio streams.
May 22nd
Snapshot updated of the UK local ensemble West Wiltshire, not to be confused with the "small-scale" ensemble apparently using the same label.
The service Radio Bath has switched to DAB+ since the previous observation.
There are now three services on this ensemble using the newer codec.
May 22nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Glasgow SS updated.
Addition of Impact Radio since the previous observation.
Voice of Islam appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.
May 22nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Newry updated.
Addition of PRL DAB since the previous observation.
EIREWAVE. has been relabelled EIREWAVE.
May 22nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Belfast updated.
EIREWAVE. has been relabelled EIREWAVE since the previous observation.
May 20th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Wetherby_SSDAB updated.
Addition of Cinque Ports Rad since the previous observation.
Unlike the existing services on the ensemble, the newcomer is broadcasting in DAB+.
May 19th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble East Manchester updated.
Addition of Nifty UK Radio since the previous observation.
Removal of Atlantic 252, BUZZ MCR and Radio O.
Audio has returned to Mom 's Spaghetti (sic).
May 19th
The new UK ensemble Wigan & StHelens has popped up on Block 9C.
Six audio services were signalled at the time of this pre-launch observation but only one was running with an audio stream.
The newcomer joins a long list of UK ensembles currently using the very popular TII Main:01, Sub:05.
Snapshot added.
May 18th
Two additional services have popped up on the UK ensemble East Hampshire.
OUTREACH GOLD and OUTREACH RADIO are each broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
May 17th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Isle of Wight updated.
Addition of Angel Isle-Wight and Hot Radio since the previous observation. The latter is reported to broadcast the audio of Hot Gold.
May 17th
Test transmissions of the new UK "small-scale" ensemble for Huddersfield were reported briefly on Block 8A.
Update: The transmissions are since reported to have been paused until launch.
May 15th
On the UK local ensemble Sussex, the packet data service EPG Sussex Coast has ceased.
Snapshot updated.
May 14th
Listing updated of the UK "small-scale" ensemble Plymouth (not to be confused with the identically-labelled local layer ensemble).
Removal of OCEAN CITY RADIO since the previous observation.
May 14th
Snapshot of the German ensemble HESSEN SÜD updated.
Addition of NIUS - Das Radio since the previous observation.
May 13th
The BBC has announced that its transmissions of Radio 4 on 198 kHz will cease on June 27th 2026. The equipment used for the broadcasts is nearing the end of its life and its replacement is not considered cost-effective, given the declining number of listeners still using long wave. The closure will also mean a final end to the Radio Teleswitching Service, which transmitted data to some older electricity meters using phase modulation of the carrier. This system had previously been due to end on June 30th 2025, but was given a last-minute, albeit temporary, reprieve shortly before that date.
May 11th
Snapshot of the Austrian local ensemble CityMUX Wien II updated.
*AUSTRIAN POWER* has been cut since the previous observation.
Addition of AIR.
RADIO FANTASY has been relabelled FANTASY WIEN.
May 11th
Snapshot of the national ensemble DAB+ Austria updated.
Minor labelling and CU ordering changes since the previous observation.
May 8th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Inverclyde Coast updated.
Addition of ClydeCoastRadio since the previous observation.
May 8th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Paisley/WGlasgow updated.
Addition of Impact Radio since the previous observation.
The existing service EDGE 3 Country has switched from 48 to 40 kbit/s.
May 7th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble NELondon SWEssex.
Select is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
May 7th
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble Kent.
Nation 90s is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
The existing service Nation 80s has switched to DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble London W updated.
Addition of BOOM ROCK and Radio UTSAV since the previous observation.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble London N updated.
Addition of BOOM ROCK, Lovelife radio and Slack City LDN since the previous observation.
Removal of TMM 1.
Previous snapshots corrected.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble London 2 updated.
Addition of Track Radio since the previous observation.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble Kent updated.
Removal of the packet data service EPG Kent since the previous observation.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble South Birmingham updated.
Addition of Vibe25 Radio since the previous observation.
May 7th
On the UK ensemble North East Wales, the service Test Service has been relabelled Marcher Vibe.
Snapshot updated.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble South Glos updated.
Addition of Signature Radio and SWU FM since the previous observation.
May 7th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble OpenDAB Brighton updated.
Addition of CPR and Heritage Chart since the previous observation.
May 5th
The UK regulator has awarded the third batch of "small-scale" licences for areas that were advertised in Round Eight.
- Chester - Niocast Digital Ltd
- Chippenham & Malmesbury - North Wiltshire DAB Ltd
- Coleraine - NIDAB Ltd
- Newbury - Kennet DAB Ltd
- Telford & Shrewsbury - Maxxwave Ltd
- Ullapool - Craoladh Digiteach Iondail Ltd
In each area, the licence has been awarded to the sole applicant.
May 4th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble Ceredigion updated.
Addition of Nation 60s and Nation 70s since the previous observation.
The SIds of BBC Radio Cymru and Dragon Radio have changed.
Dragon Radio, Nation Radio and Nation 80s have each switched from 32 to 48 kbit/s.
May 4th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Wrexham updated.
Multiple changes since the previous observation.
May 4th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Cheshire Mid updated.
The ensemble has switched from Block 9C to 10B since the previous observation.
Addition of CPR FM, broadcasting in DAB+ at 24 kbit/s at Protection Level EEP 3-A.
The other audio services use EEP 1-A.
May 4th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble North East Wales updated.
Addition of Test Service since the previous observation.
Removal of Liverpool Live and Zest Liverpool, which have migrated to LIVERPOOL 2.
May 4th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble LIVERPOOL 2 updated.
Addition of Liverpool Live and Zest Liverpool since the previous observation.
May 3rd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Hull updated.
Nation 80s has replaced Nation 70s since the previous observation.
May 3rd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Doncaster DAB updated.
Removal of Top Rizz Radio since the previous observation.
Return of Sheff Essentials after an absence of several weeks.
May 3rd
Snapshot added of the UK "small-scale" ensemble for Bournemouth & Boscombe,
BH Community DAB.
May 3rd
Snapshot of the Irish ensemble failteDAB.ie 2 updated.
Nine audio services and a packet data service are currently being broadcast.
May 3rd
An additional service has popped up on the Irish ensemble failteDAB.ie 1.
Raidió na Life is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
The services EIREWAVE, Onic Gold, Onic R&B and Onic Rock have ceased.
Multiple other changes to bitrates and/or Protection Levels.
Snapshot updated.
May 2nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Rugby+Daventry updated.
Addition of CPR FM, FLEX FM UK and Love Life since the previous observation.
History8 has been relabelled History32 since the previous observation and has switched from DAB+ at 8 kbit/s to "original-flavour" DAB at 32 kbit/s.
May 2nd
On the UK "small-scale" ensemble Plymouth (not to be confused with the identically-labelled local layer ensemble), the service CR Plymouth is reported to have ceased.
May 2nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Coventry SSDAB updated.
History8 has been relabelled History32 since the previous observation and has switched from DAB+ at 8 kbit/s to "original-flavour" DAB at 32 kbit/s.
May 2nd
Snapshot added of the new UK "small-scale" ensemble for Corby & Kettering.
KCBC DAB currently has two audio services on board.
May 2nd
The UK ensemble Cheshire Mid has switched from Block 9C to 10B.
May 2nd
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble Somerset updated.
Addition of Angel Vintage, Fun Kids and 100% Whatvr West since the previous observation.
May 1st
The new UK "small-scale" ensemble for South Craven, Wharfedale and Worth Valley has popped up on Block 9B.
Craven currently has three audio services on board.
Snapshot added.
Stories prior to this date are now stored on the DAB Archives pages.
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