Update History
May 12th
The UK regulator has announced the Round Two licence awards for all areas except Southport, where Ofcom has decided not to make an award. There had been a single applicant. Also announced are the applicants for the areas advertised in Round Three. Five areas received no applications. Ofcom has also added Ludlow, Cleobury Mortimer & Tenbury Wells to the areas to be advertised for Round Four in the autumn.
May 11th
Snapshot of the Monaco ensemble MCR4 updated.
Addition of AirZen Radio, PREMIUM RADIO and SALVE REGINA since the previous observation.
May 11th
Snapshot of the Monaco ensemble MCR3 updated.
Radio Top Side has replaced PREMIUM RADIO since the previous observation.
May 11th
Snapshot of the Monaco ensemble MCR2 updated.
FI RADIO has ceased since the previous observation.
MELODY has become MELODY MC.
May 10th
An additional service has popped up on the Irish ensemble receivable in Dublin and County Louth, FreeDAB DB EAST.
THC RADIO is broadcasting in DAB+ at 64 kbit/s. The Protection Levels of two services have dropped to 4. Snapshot updated.
May 9th
Snapshot of the German ensemble Hamburg K10D updated.
Addition of Oldie Antenne since the previous observation. The existing service MegaRadio has been relabelled MEGARADIOmix.
May 8th
Snapshot added of the new German ensemble Hamburg K12C.
May 8th
In Ireland, the Block 5D ensemble receivable in Dublin and County Louth has been relabelled FreeDAB DB EAST. Snapshot updated.
May 8th
Snapshot added of the Irish ensemble in Cork, FreeDAB DB SOUTH.
May 8th
Snapshot of the German experimental ensemble LIKE_IIS updated.
[Data from March]
May 8th
Snapshot of the German ensemble Lübeck K9D updated.
Addition of ROCK ANTENNE HH since the previous observation.
May 7th
In Germany, the media regulator in Niedersachsen has advertised a layer of coverage to be operated as a platform and divided into ten regions. The advertisement describes the regional operation of the ensemble(s) only as a possibility, rather than a requirement. The closing date for applications from prospective operators seeking to operate all ten regions is June 13, 2022.
May 7th
In Germany, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 7B. Hohe Wurzel extends and improves coverage of hr Radio in the southwest Taunus.
May 7th
The OIV Croatia DAB+ network is now operating as two separate but identically-labelled ensembles, one covering Zagreb and northern Croatia, and the other apparently serving the rest of the country. Both currently broadcast the same audio services, but the SIds of the EPGs differ. The transmitter at Srđ (Dubrovnik) now operates on Block 11A.
May 7th
In Slovenia, three new services have popped up on the regional ensemble for the eastern half of the country, SLO DAB+ R2 E. Koroski Radio, Radio Krka and Radio Ptuj are broadcasting in DAB+ at 56 kbit/s each.
May 7th
In Slovenia, two new services have popped up on the regional ensemble for the western half of the country, SLO DAB+ R2 W. Radio 94 and Radio Sora are broadcasting in DAB+ at 56 kbit/s each.
May 7th
In Germany, a new service has popped up on the Block 7A ensemble Oberbayern Süd.
106.4 TOP FM is broadcasting in DAB+ at 80 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
May 7th
In Germany, a new ensemble has popped up on Block 10D. Testkanal BDR in southern Bavaria is broadcast from Wendelstein and Büttelberg and is intended to test new and improved features such as EWF and TPEG Emergency Alerts and Warnings plus slideshows and station logos. Snapshot added.
May 5th
Two additional services have popped up on the Italian MEDIADAB ensemble in Piemonte.
LifeGate and 'RADIOBRUNO GOLD (sic) are broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 and 56 kbit/s respectively. The service REVOLUTION has a changed SId.
Snapshot updated.
May 5th
An additional service has popped up on the Italian MEDIADAB ensemble in Lombardia.
70-80.it is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
The service RTR 99 DAB is running at a higher bitrate.
The service SYSTEM has ceased.
Snapshot updated.
May 5th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Salisbury.
AspenWaite Radio is broadcasting in DAB+ at 24 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
May 3rd
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble NE Wales W Chesh.
Breezy Radio has replaced Nation Radio UK.
May 3rd
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble SDL National.
Fix Radio is broadcasting in "original-flavour" Mono LSF at 64 kbit/s.
May 2nd
Snapshot of the German ensemble SWR BW S for south Baden-Württemberg updated.
Addition of SWR Maimarktradio.
May 1st
The new Netherlands national ensemble for private-sector broadcasters in on air.
9C Layer 7 has thirteen audio services on board. There is some duplication of services across the three national ensembles and a future rationalisation is likely.
Snapshot added.
May 1st
Snapshot of the Irish ensemble FreeDAB DB updated.
Multiple changes since the previous observation.
May 1st
On the UK local ensemble Surrey-NSussex, the service Unity DAB has ceased.
Snapshot updated.
May 1st
In France, the regulator has authorised an additional transmitter to broadcast the local ensemble Valenciennes. Maubeuge is authorised to broadcast on Block 7A with an ERP of 9.5 kW.
May 1st
In Denmark, an additional service has popped up on the ensemble NivaaDAB.
DANSBANDSKANALEN is broadcasting in DAB+ at 88 kbit/s. The Protection Levels and bitrates of some other services have been reduced to accomodate the newcomer.
Snapshot updated.
May 1st
In Denmark, the Block 8A local ensemble Oestjyll has been relabelled Oestjylland Nord. Snapshot updated.
April 30th
An additional service has popped up on the Italian national ensemble DAB+ RAI.
CANALE ITALIA is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s. Snapshot updated.
April 30th
An additional service has popped up on the Monaco ensemble MCR4.
PREMIUM RADIO is broadcasting in DAB+ at 88 kbit/s.
April 30th
On the UK ensemble SDL National, the service TalkRadio has been relabelled TalkRadio-TalkTV.
April 28th
In France, the regulator has authorised Compagnie des multiplex DAB to operate the forthcoming regional ensemble for Ille-et-Vilaine, known officially as "Rennes étendu".
April 27th
In France, the regulator has authorised Compagnie des multiplex DAB to operate the forthcoming regional ensemble for Finistère and the western halves of Côtes-d’Armor and Morbihan, known officially as "Brest étendu".
April 26th
Snapshot updated of the Swedish ensemble BAUER MEDIA GBG in Göteborg.
The existing service LUGNA KLASSIKER was relabelled RADIO DISNEY since the previous observation. A new instance of LUGNA KLASSIKER is now running at 96 kbit/s.
[Data from February]
April 26th
Snapshot updated of the Swedish NENT GROUP ensemble for Göteborg.
Multiple changes since the previous observation.
[Data from February]
April 26th
Snapshot added of the Swedish ensemble SR GÖTEBORG
Seven audio services are broadcast, six in DAB+ and one in "original-flavour" DAB.
The SId of the latter is shared between P4 SverigesRadio and Finska SR.
[Data from February]
April 26th
Snapshot updated of the Danish local ensemble Nord Vestjylland
The service Limfjord has been relabelled Radio Limfjord since the previous observation.
[Data from February]
April 26th
Snapshot updated of the Norwegian local ensemble Agder.
Multiple changes since the previous observation. The same ensemble is understood to be broadcast in both East and West Agder.
[Data from February]
April 25th
Snapshot updated of the Danish local ensemble MUX3-NJYN for Nordjylland, Nord.
Addition of PLANET ROCK since the previous observation.
[Data from February]
April 25th
Snapshot updated of the Danish local ensemble Vestjylland Nord, relabelled since the previous observation. Multiple other changes since the previous observation.
[Data from February]
April 25th
Snapshot added of the Danish local ensemble Oestjylland Syd.
[Data from February]
April 25th
An additional service has popped up on the Danish ensemble MUX3-OSTSJ for Øst- og Nordsjælland.
SLR København is broadcasting in DAB+ at 72 kbit/s. Snapshot updated.
April 25th
On the Swedish NENT GROUP ensemble for Malmö, the service RADIO RAINBOW has been relabelled HITMIX90's. Snapshot updated.
April 24th
Snapshot added of the Danish local ensemble Sonderjylland.
[Data from February]
April 24th
Snapshot updated of the Danish local ensemble Vestjyland.
Four additional services since the initial observation.
[Data from February]
April 24th
Snapshot added of the Norwegian local ensemble 15 Jæren Dalane.
A common ensemble was previously broadcast in both this area and Ryfylke. Now each area broadcasts its own discrete ensemble.
April 24th
Snapshot updated of the French local ensemble for Lens-Douai, BLAD.
Multiple changes since the initial observation.
April 23rd
In France, the regulator has authorised Grand Ouest Mux to operate the forthcoming local ensembles for Angers, Caen and Le Mans.
April 23rd
In France, the regulator has authorised Compagnie des multiplex DAB to operate the forthcoming regional ensemble for Puy-de-Dôme, Allier and Canta, known officially as "Clermont-Ferrand étendu" and for Haute-Vienne & Corrèze, known officially as "Limoges étendu".
April 23rd
In France, the regulator has authorised La Coopérative de Radiodiffusion to operate the forthcoming local ensemble for Pau.
April 23rd
In France, the regulator has authorised Opemux RNT to operate the forthcoming local ensemble for Bayonne.
April 23rd
In France, the regulator has authorised Région Mux to operate the forthcoming local ensembles for Metz and Nancy.
April 22nd
In Italy, an additional service has popped up on the MEDIADAB ensemble for Lombardia.
'RADIOBRUNO GOLD (sic) is broadcasting in DAB+ at 56 kbit/s.
The existing services R. Medjugorje IT and REVOLUTION have ceased.
Snapshot updated.
April 22nd
In Cambridge, the parallel transmissions of Cambridge SSDAB on Block 7D have ceased, completing the transition from trial to a permanent service on Block 9C.
April 22nd
In France, the regulator has issued the formal authorisation to broadcast the forthcoming local ensemble for La Rochelle from a site at Puilboreau. The transmitter will operate on Block 10C with an ERP of 5 kW.
April 22nd
In Germany, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 5C. Güstrow extends and improves coverage of the national ensemble DR Deutschland in Güstrow and the surrounding areas.
April 22nd
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble South East Wales.
Breezy Radio is reported to be broadcasting at 80 kbit/s in "original-flavour" Mono. The bitrates of the existing services Bridge FM Radio, Dragon Radio and Nation Radio are reported to have dropped to accomodate the newcomer.
April 21st
On the UK local ensemble Mid & West Wales, the service Swansea Bay has been relabelled Breezy Radio.
April 21st
Snapshot added of the new Belgian local ensemble for West-Vlaanderen, DAB+ W-VL.
April 21st
digitalbitrate has added a receiver in Monaco, offering reception of ensembles in the principality and nearby Nice.
April 20th
Snapshot of the Netherlands local ensemble DAB Lokaal 47 updated.
The service URBAN TRAXX has been relabelled GLXY home of rap since the previous observation.
April 20th
Snapshot of the Netherlands local ensemble 8B Wageningen updated.
The service MIDLAND FM has been relabelled RADIO MIDLAND since the previous observation.
April 19th
On the Belgian ensemble DAB+ VLAANDEREN2, the service CECRET has been relabelled CROOZE.
April 18th
Snapshot of the Netherlands local ensemble DAB+ NU for Noordoostpolder & Urk updated.
Addition of UP FM since the previous observation.
April 18th
Snapshot of the Netherlands local ensemble Flevoland updated.
Addition of JINX RADIO and Radio Lelystad since the previous observation.
April 18th
On the Swedish NENT GROUP ensemble in Malmö, the service POWER is now running at the higher bitrate of 96 kbit/s. Snapshot updated.
April 18th
An additional service has popped up on the Danish local ensemble NivaaDAB.
GULDKANALEN is broadcasting in DAB+ at 88 kbit/s.
The packet data service BWS-test has been relabelled NivaaBWS.
The existing service Rockkanalen has dropped to Protection Level EEP 3-A.
Snapshot updated.
April 18th
Snapshot of the Netherlands local ensemble Almere DAB updated.
Addition of Soul Radio since the previous observation.
ANTENNE DOMSTAD has been relabelled JINX RADIO.
The service GLXY home of rap has ceased.
April 18th
Snapshot of the Italian national ensemble DAB+ RAI updated. The Rai service bitrates are now largely back to where they were before the recent reduction.
April 17th
Trial Norwich snapshot updated. Multiple changes since the previous observation.
April 17th
In Belgium, the new local ensemble for West-Vlaanderen has popped up on Block 10D.
DAB+ W-VL has fifteen DAB+ services on board.
April 17th
On the Italian ensemble RADIODIG TO CN in Torino, the service R BRUNO is now labelled 'RADIO BRUNO and has switched to a new SId.
April 17th
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On the Italian regional ensemble CRDAB Piemonte, the service *CUSANO CAMPUS* has been relabelled CUSANO CAMPUS. The service has switched to Protection Level EEP 2-B. Snapshot updated.
April 17th
In Italy, two additional services have popped up on the MEDIADAB ensemble in Piemonte.
RADIO MONDO and RADIOVIDANETWORK are broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s each. The existing services TOradio and TOradio Classic have switched to new SIds, with both services now running at 48 kbit/s. The service RADIO CUORE has ceased. Snapshot updated.
April 17th
An additional service has popped up on the Italian national ensemble #EuroDAB Italia.
*Test* is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s, but unlike the other services on the ensemble, is using Protection Level EEP 4-A. Snapshot updated.
April 17th
On the Italian regional ensemble LOMBARDIA DAB, the service Radio2.0 Bergamo has been relabelled 2.0 Bergamo. Snapshot updated.
April 17th
Trial Aldershot snapshot updated.
Array Radio has ceased since the previous observation.
April 17th
On North Birmingham, Angel Radio has been relabelled Angel Vintage. Like Radio has been relabelled Like ONE. Passion Radio and Radio Sangam have been observed with audio streams, with the latter now running at 48 kbit/s. Radio Caroline appears to have ceased.
April 16th
The operator of forthcoming local ensemble for Orléans, Poitiers and Tours, Grand Ouest Mux, has announced a launch date of June 27th 2022.
April 16th
The new private-sector ensemble for Hamburg has launched on Block 12C.
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