September 17th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble Morecambe Bay updated.
The service Fun Kids UK has been relabelled Fun Kids since the previous observation and is now running at 32 kbit/s.

September 17th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Stockport updated.
Addition of Heritage Radio since the previous observation.

September 17th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble NE Wales W Chesh updated.
The SId of Happy Radio has changed since the previous observation.

September 17th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Blackpool updated.
The SId of Happy Radio UK has changed since the previous observation.

September 17th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Preston&Chorley updated.
Addition of Happy Radio UK since the previous observation.

September 13th
The French local ensemble Dijon L1 has switched from Block 11B to Block 5C.

September 12th
Snapshot of the French local ensemble METZ 5A updated.
Addition of CHERIE FM METZ since the previous observation.

September 12th
Snapshot added of the French regional ensemble covering most of Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse and Vosges and known officially as "Nancy étendu". NANCY 8D6A is operating as an MFN and has thirteen services on board.

September 12th
Snapshot of the German ensemble DAB+ Freiberg updated.
Multiple changes since the previous observation.

September 12th
On the Belgian ensemble DAB+ VLAANDEREN1, the service NOSTLGIE has been relabelled PLAY NOSTALGIE.

September 11th
Listing of the Czech CRo DAB+ ensemble in Moravia updated
The service CRo-DAB PRAHA has been relabelled CRo-RADIO PRAHA since the previous observation.

September 11th
On the Italian SPACEDAB ensemble in Lombardia, the service CANALE ITALIA + has ceased. The service R-NORBA has switched from 64 to 96 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated. Earlier snapshots corrected.

September 10th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Exeter updated.
Ignite 90s relabelled Radio Exemas since the previous observation.
Cessation of Endorse Radio.

September 10th
Snapshot of the Danish regional ensemble MUX3-VESTSJ in Vestsjælland updated.
Dansktopkanalen has replaced Skala.fm since the previous observation.

September 9th
An additional service has popped on the Swedish local ensemble in Malmö, VIAPLAY GROUP.
SKÄRGÅRDSRADION is broadcasting in DAB+ at 72 kbit/s. Most other services on the ensemble have dropped to 72 kbit/s. Four continue to run at 96 kbit/s.

September 9th
Two additional services have popped on both the UK ensembles Bristol - East and Bristol - West updated.
KOOL FM and SWU are broadcasting on both ensembles in DAB+ at 64 kbit/s.

September 8th
In France, the local ensemble STRASBOURG+ has switched from Block 7C to 5D.

September 8th
On the Netherlands national ensemble NPO, the EPG is reported to have ceased.

September 8th
In Germany, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 8D. Ebingen-Eyachtal improves coverage of the Baden-Württemberg ensemble SWR BW S.

September 7th
Snapshot of the Netherlands national ensemble 9C updated.
Addition of Qmusic 90s & 00s, Radio 10 60s&70s and Joe 70s & 80s since the previous observation.
Removal of NOSTLGIE and Vintage Veronica.

September 7th
Snapshot of the UK local ensemble Norfolk updated.
Addition of Amber Radio since the previous observation.

September 7th
Snapshot added of the Ghana trial ensemble DAB+_GOG.
Eighteen audio services are being broadcast, but the frequency used is still not known. Wohnort has asked the regulator and been told "Band III". Wohnort has requested further precision.

September 7th
Snapshot of the Netherlands regional ensemble 8B N-H / Flevo updated.
Addition of SLAM! and removal of Joe 70s & 80s since the previous observation.

September 7th
Snapshot of the Netherlands national ensemble MTVNL updated.
Addition of Vintage Veronica since the previous observation.
The service SUNLITE has ceased.
Previous snapshot corrected.

September 7th
Snapshot of the national ensemble DAB+ Austria updated.
The service #Technikum ONE has been relabelled #Radio ONE.

September 6th
In Germany, the regional variations of WDR 2 on Radio fuer NRW have mostly been relabelled with new designations for their respective areas.
Listing updated.

September 6th
An additional service has popped up on the Danish regional ensemble MUX3-SYDSJ-BORN.
Sydhav Lolland is broadcasting in DAB+ at 72 kbit/s.
The existing service SydhavsØerne has been relabelled Sydhav Guldborg.
Snapshot updated.

September 6th
Wohnort is very pleased to report that grocer's apostrophes have been removed from the Belgian ensembles DAB+ VLAANDEREN1 and DAB+ VLAANDEREN2. The services Joe 60's & 70's and Joe 80's & 90's have been relabelled Joe 60s & 70s and Joe 80s & 90s respectively.

September 5th
Bahrain has officially launched DAB+ as a public service. The new ensemble is reported to have ten services on board.

September 5th
Snapshot of the German local ensemble DAB+ Chemnitz updated.
Multiple changes since the previous observation.

September 5th
Uh oh! On the Italian SPACEDAB ensemble in Lombardia, the service RVS has been relabelled *RVS*.
Listing updated.

September 5th
Snapshot of the Swiss ensemble SMC_I03 updated. The services RADIO TOP + and TOP TWO+ have ceased since the previous observation. The service 906- ELLIPTICUM has been relabelled ELLIPTICUM.

September 5th
Snapshot of the UK ensemble TynemthSShields updated/corrected.

September 5th
In Germany, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 9B. Herbrechtingen improves coverage of SWR BW N in the Landkreis Heidenheim in the east of Baden-Württemberg.

September 5th
On the German ensemble OAS BW in Baden-Württemberg, the service anna.FM has been relabelled ANTENNA BW.

September 5th
In Germany, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 11B. Garding extends and improves coverage of NDR SH HEI over an area that includes St. Peter-Ording, Büsum and the island Pellworm.

September 5th
Snapshot of the German ensemble SACHSEN K12A updated.
Addition of Galaxy Sachsen since the previous snapshot.

September 4th
In Italy, a procedure is underway to distribute broadcasting licences on frequencies in eight regions: Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta, Lombardia, Liguria, Toscana, Umbria, Campania, Sicilia. Prospective operators have sixty days in which to register their participation in the procedure.

September 4th
In the Netherlands, a consulation is underway into proposals to re-organise the current temporary Layer 6 used for local broadcasting into a permanent layer of 57 local allotments. To Wohnort's eyes, the consultation documents appear short on specifics, namely, where those 57 allotments will be. However the consultation states that frequencies for the 57 allotments have largely been co-ordinated with neighbours, with the result that higher transmission powers and/or higher antenna mounting points will be possible than is currently permitted. The consultation foresees 18 programme slots being available on each ensemble. Where fewer than the 18 slots are awarded, higher bitrates will be possible, subject to the remaining capacity not being reserved. The closing date for responses is October 5th 2023. The new Layer 6 is proposed to come into effect in September 2024.

September 4th
An additional service has popped up on the Slovenian regional ensemble for the east of the country, SLO DAB+ R2 E.TOTI MB is reported to be broadcasting in DAB+ at 56 kbit/s. The existing service Radio Maxi has ceased.
[This story has been corrected]

September 4th
On the Slovenian national ensemble SLO DAB+ R1, the packet data service Spored has been replaced by SPORED, which has a different SId.

September 4th
In Australia, the regulator is conducting a consultation into proposals to specify a digital radio channel plan for Launceston in Tasmania. Background to the proposals is a request by the public-service broadcaster ABC to conduct a pilot in the city. The regulator had in June granted a Scientific licence, the equivalent of a Test and Development licence, but these licences preclude the transmission of broadcast services, whereas the ABC wishes to use its broadcast services as part of the trial. The regulator is therefore working towards a full broadcast service, beginning with a trial. Under the proposals, Blocks 8B and 9D would be allocated to Launceston, one for the ABC and the other, presumably, for commercial and community services, although the regulator states that no expressions of interest have been received from private-sector broadcasters. The proposed plan would permit private-sector broadcasts should interest develop in the future. The consultation does not ask specific questions but invites comments on its proposals by the closing date of September 29th 2023.

September 4th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Coventry SSDAB.
Sanity Radio is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
[This story has been updated to add a snapshot.]

September 4th
On the UK local ensemble N. Ireland, the service Greatest Hits has been relabelled
Grt Hits NI. Snapshot updated.

September 4th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble NcastleGateshead.
Gaydio is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
[This story has been updated with additional detail and a snapshot.]

September 4th
An additional service, Timeless Radio, is reported to have popped up on the UK ensembles Congleton + Leek and Crewe & Nantwich.

September 4th
On the UK local ensemble Kent, the service Grt Hits UK has been relabelled
Grt Hits Kent. Snapshot updated.

September 3rd
Snapshots of the UK ensembles Gloucestershire and Hereford-Worcs updated.
Addition of Fun Kids on both ensembles.

September 2nd
An additional service has popped up on the German regional ensemble in Niedersachsen,
NI BRAUNSCW K11B.
Absolut Radio AI is broadcasting in DAB+ at 72 kbit/s.
Snapshot added.

September 2nd
On the UK ensemble SDL National, the service Fun Kids UK has ceased.
Snapshot updated.

September 2nd
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Trial London.
Fun Kids is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
The service GR8BRITISHRADIO has ceased.
Snapshot updated.

September 2nd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Glasgow SS updated.
Two additional services have popped up since the previous observation.
DanceLAND and DanceLandAnthem are broadcasting in DAB+ at 64 kbit/s. DanceLAND appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.
The service HousePartyRadio has ceased.

September 2nd
Snapshot of the UK regional ensemble Central Scotland updated.
The service Virgin Pride has ceased since the previous observation.
Previous snapshot corrected.

September 1st
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble Norfolk.
Amber Radio is broadcasting in "original-flavour" mono at 80 kbit/s.

September 1st
Snapshot of the new UK ensemble Preston&Chorley updated.
Three additional services have popped up since the initial observation.

September 1st
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble Channel Islands.
Boom Radio is broadcasting in mono DAB+ at 24 kbit/s.

August 31st
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble Surrey-NSussex.
Fun Kids is broadcasting in mono DAB+ at 24 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 31st
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble North Yorkshire.
Fun Kids is broadcasting in mono DAB+ at 24 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 31st
The new "small-scale" ensemble for Preston and Chorley has popped up on Block 9A with two services on board. Snapshot added. Preston&Chorley joins a fairly long list of "small-scale" multiplexes to be using the anomalous TII Main:1 Sub:5 at launch, though it helps Wohnort surmise the hardware chosen by the operator.

August 31st
Snapshot of the Italian ensemble CRDAB Piemonte updated.
The SId of CITY 4 YOU has changed since the previous observation.

August 31st
In Italy, an additional service has popped up on the MEDIADAB ensemble in Piemonte.
DELTA is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 30th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble North Birmingham.
BRMB is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
The service Life Radio UK has ceased.
The SId of Switch Radio has changed since the previous observation.
An EPG has popped up since the previous observation. EPG and Logos is a packet data service running at 16 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
[This story has been updated with additional detail and a snapshot.]

August 30th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble South Birmingham.
BRMB is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
The SId of Switch Radio has changed since the previous observation.
Snapshot updated.
[This story has been updated with additional detail and a snapshot.]

August 30th
Snapshot of the new UK ensemble Stockport updated. At the time of the latest observation, all services were running with audio streams.

August 30th
On the UK ensemble Exeter, the service Ignite 90s has been relabelled Radio Exemas.
[This story has been corrected to show that the current config is the result of a service relabelling.]

August 29th
An additional service has popped up on the UK local ensemble NE Wales W Chesh.
Fun Kids is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 29th
Self-jamming in London: On Trial London, GR8BRITISHRADIO fell silent for a while yesterday. The service continued to be available as GrtBritishRadio on Surrey-NSussex where it uses the same SId. However, in those areas where Trial London was the stronger signal, some domestic radios continued to offer the silent version rather than the modulated one. Other radios offer the version on the lower frequency regardless of signal strength. This happened to be the silent Trial London instance. In both cases, the service was effectively jamming itself in parts of London until normal service resumed. [This story has been updated]

August 29th
The new "small-scale" ensemble for Stockport has popped up on Block 8A with thirteen services on board. Snapshot added. At the time of the observation, one service appeared to be running without an audio stream. Stockport joins a fairly long list of "small-scale" multiplexes to be using the anomalous TII Main:1 Sub:5 at launch, though it helps Wohnort surmise the hardware chosen by the operator.

August 27th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Trial London.
KOOL FM is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 26th
On the UK ensemble Stoke-Newcastle, the Local Time Offset appears to have reverted to +60 min, having previously been observed with an apparent value of 0 min. The current value is correct for British Summer Time.

August 26th
On the UK ensemble MANCHESTER DAB, the SId of Happy Radio UK has changed since the previous observation. Listing updated.

August 26th
In Serbia, all services on the national ensemble JP ETV are now broadcasting at 72 kbit/s.

August 26th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensembles Bristol - East, Bristol - West and South Birmingham.
Fun Kids is broadcasting in DAB+ at 32 kbit/s.

August 25th
On the UK ensemble Exeter, the service Endorse Radio is reported to have ceased.

August 25th
A DAB+ trial has begun in Ghana. Eleven services based in Accra and seven services based in Kumasi are participating in the six-month trial, meaning that all eighteen services become available in both cities. The frequency used for the trial has not been announced.

August 24th
The nights appear to be drawing in already in Stoke-on-Trent.
The ensemble Stoke-Newcastle appears to have switched to GMT (UTC) since the previous observation.

August 23rd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Blackpool updated. The service ULTIMATE BEATS has ceased since the previous observation..

August 23rd
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Edinburgh 2 updated. The service 1AU CLASSIC HITS has been relabelled 1AU Radio since the previous observation..

August 21st
Snapshot of the UK ensemble Cardiff updated. Addition of Bro Radio and GTFM since the previous observation. The service Marefa Radio has ceased..

August 20th
On the UK local ensemble South Hampshire, the service GR8BRITISHRADIO has been relabelled GrtBritishRadio. Snapshot updated.

August 20th
On the UK ensemble Basingstoke, the service GR8 BRITISHRADIO has been relabelled GrtBritishRadio. Snapshot updated.

August 20th
An additional service has popped up on the national ensemble DAB Italia.
SERIE A con RDS is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
The packet data service D2 has dropped to 80 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.
[This story has been corrected.]

August 19th
On the UK local ensemble Surrey-NSussex, the service GR8BRITISHRADIO has been relabelled GrtBritishRadio. Snapshot updated. Other instances elsewhere may have changed or may change also.

August 18th
Snapshot added of the new UK ensemble Warrington, now broadcasting four DAB+ audio services. This ensemble joins a fairly long list of "small-scale" multiplexes to have used the anomalous TII Main:1 Sub:5 at launch, though it helps Wohnort surmise the hardware chosen by the operator.

August 18th
The test configuration being broadcast by the forthcoming "small-scale" ensemble for Warrington, currently labelled EnsembleTest, has been found to cause some receivers to lock up and become unresponsive.
When the Toyota Yaris receiver Touch 2 with Go finds the ensemble, it becomes difficult to tune away. This appears to apply to the Favourites, the List and the Manual tuning tabs.
[Update: This story has now been overtaken by the story above.]

August 18th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Leeds DAB.
My Greek Radio is broadcasting DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.

August 18th
An additional service has popped up on the UK ensemble Bradford DAB.
My Greek Radio is broadcasting DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
Snapshot updated.

August 17th
The first signals have been detected from the forthcoming "small-scale" ensemble for Warrington, Widnes & Runcorn.
EnsembleTest is currently broadcasting a test configuration without audio, most likely not receivable on common receivers. 18 services are signalled currently.
Snapshot added.

August 17th
In Switzerland, a new transmitter has been brought into service on Block 7D. Albula in the Canton of Graubünden extends and improved coverage of SMC_D02 in an area that includes Albula and the Surses Tal.

August 17th
Snapshot of Isle of Man DAB updated.
An EPG has popped up since the previous observation. IoM EPG is running at 16 kbit/s.
The SId of the new service is not unique within the British Isles, being used also by the packet data service Station Logos on the local ensemble Birmingham.

August 16th
In Italy, an additional service has popped up on the MEDIADAB ensemble for Lombardia.
Radio Oscia' is broadcasting in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s.
The bitrates of the existing services CUSANO CAMPUS and CHINA have dropped to 48 and 40 kbit/s respectively.
Snapshot updated.