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September 28th, 2025

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DAB Ensembles Worldwide

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		DAB+
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		DMB TV

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Ensemble Label

EId

Stereo

Stereo

Joint
Stereo

Joint St.
LSF

Mono

Mono
LSF

Dual
Channel

Packet
Data

Stream
Data

DAB+
(Mode?)

DAB+
Stereo

DAB+
Mono

DAB+
5.1

TII

United Kingdom & the Isle of Man

Aberdeen Ayr Berks & North Hants Birmingham Bournemouth Bradford & Huddersfield Bristol Cambridge Ceredigion Cornwall Coventry Derbyshire Devon Edinburgh Essex Glasgow Gloucestershire Hereford & Worcester Herts, Beds & Bucks	Humberside Inverness Kent Lancashire Leeds Leicestershire Lincolnshire Liverpool Manchester Mid & West Wales Morecambe Bay Norfolk North Cumbria North East Wales North West Wales North Yorkshire Northamptonshire Northern Ireland Nottinghamshire	Oxfordshire Peterborough Plymouth Sheffield Somerset South East Wales South Hampshire Stoke & Stafford Suffolk Surrey & North Sussex Sussex Swansea SW Wales Swindon Tayside Teesside Tyne & Wear West Wiltshire Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Telford
Small-Scale Ensembles in Service
Aberdeen North Basingstoke Bath & Midsomer Norton Bedford Belfast & Lisburn Birmingham North Birmingham South Blackpool Bolton & Bury Bradford Bristol East Bristol West Buckinghamshire North Cambridge Cardiff Cheshire East Cheshire Mid Congleton & Leek Coventry Crewe & Nantwich Derry/Londonderry Doncaster Dudley & Stourbridge	East Lancs East Lincolnshire East Manchester Edinburgh Exeter Glasgow Gloucestershire South High Peak Hertfordshire South Hull West Inverclyde King's Lynn Leeds Leicester Liverpool Loughborough Ludlow Manchester Middlesbrough & Redcar Milton Keynes Newcastle & Gateshead Newport & Chepstow Newry Northampton Northumberland Norwich Nottingham	Oxford Pembrokeshire North Pembrokeshire South Peterborough Plymouth Poole, Purbeck & Wimborne Portsmouth Preston & Chorley Rutland & Stamford Salisbury Sheffield & Rotherham South Durham Southampton Southend Stirling & Falkirk Stockport Stoke & Newcastle-under-Lyme Swindon & Marlborough Torbay Tynemouth & South Shields Warrington Welsh Valleys Winchester Wolverhampton Wrexham York
Small-Scale Trials
Trial Aldershot Trial Brighton	Trial London
Small-Scale Licences - Round Five (not yet in service) Ofcom advertised these areas in March 2023, with a closing date of June 30th 2023. A tick mark ✓ indicates that the licence has been awarded for that area. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received or the awarded licence was subsequently revoked.
Alton, Petersfield, Haslemere & Bordon ✓ Ashford & Dungeness ✓ Biggleswade & North Hertford ✗ Brighton ✓ Buckinghamshire South ✗ Canterbury ✓ Chelmsford ✓ Colchester & Clacton ✓ Eastbourne, Newhaven & Lewes ✓ Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft ✗	Guildford & Woking ✗ Harlow ✓ Hastings ✓ Haverhill & Surroundings ✗ Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Uckfield ✓ Ipswich & Felixstowe ✗ Isles of Scilly (re-advertised) ✗ London North ✓ London NE & SW Essex ✓ London South ✓ London SE & NW Kent ✓ London West ✓	Luton ✓ Maidstone, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells ✓ Margate, Dover & Folkestone ✓ Reading ✓ Sittingbourne & The Medway Towns ✓ Suffolk Central ✗ Sussex North & Reigate ✗ Sussex South West ✓
Small-Scale Licences - Round Six Ofcom advertised these areas in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. Included in the advertisement will be four areas previously awarded but subsequently revoked: Swansea, Warminster, Devizes & Trowbridge, Wetherby (this time without Harrogate) and Wigan. The coverage areas may differ this time round from those previously advertised. A tick mark ✓ indicates that the licence has been awarded for that area. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received.
Ayr, Troon and Irvine✓ Ayrshire North✓ Barrow-in-Furness✓ Bournemouth & Boscombe ✓ Bridgend ✗ Carlisle & Penrith✓ Catterick, Ripon & Thirsk ✗ Corby & Kettering✓ Cumbernauld & Coatbridge✓ Devon East✓ Erewash ✗ Halifax ✓ Huddersfield ✓ Huntingdon & Surrounds ✓ Isle of Wight ✓	Lanarkshire✓ Larne, Carrickfergus & Newtown Abbey ✗ Nuneaton & Hinckley ✓ Paisley & Glasgow West✓ Portadown & Craigavon✓ South Craven, Wharfedale, Worth Valley ✓ Sunderland ✓ Walsall ✓ Weymouth, Dorchester & Bridport ✗ Workington & Whitehaven ✗ Yeovil ✓	Swansea✓ Warminster, Devizes & Trowbridge ✓ Wetherby ✓ Wigan ✓
Small-Scale Licences - Round Seven Ofcom advertised these areas in January 2025, with a closing date of Tuesday 29 April 2025. Included in the advertisement will be four areas previously awarded but subsequently revoked: Ards Peninsula, Banbury & Bicester, Taunton and Wakefield & Castleford. The coverage areas may differ this time round from those previously advertised. A tick mark ✓ indicates that the licence has been awarded for that area. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received or no licence was awarded.
Arbroath, Carnoustie & Montrose ✗ Ards Peninsula ✓ Banbury & Bicester Berkshire North & South Oxfordshire ✗ Bridgwater ✓ Bromsgrove, Kidderminster & Redditch ✗ Cirencester ✗ Ely & March Enniskillen Exmouth & Dawlish ✓	Gloucester ✗ Lancaster Llanelli ✗ Malton ✗ Market Harborough Midlothian ✗ Moray Coast South ✗ Newark-on-Trent Norfolk North ✗ Oban Oxfordshire West	Ringwood, Verwood & Fordingbridge ✓ Rugby & Daventry Somerset North Somerset West & Lynton ✗ Stockton-on-Tees Taunton Wakefield & Castleford Wellingborough Western Isle Weston-Super-Mare Worcester
Small-Scale Licences - Round Eight Ofcom has not yet advertised any areas in Round Eight, but has announced that the following areas will be included: A cross ✗ indicates that no expressions of interest had been received when invited in March 2023.
Aberystwyth ✗ Andover ✗ Armagh Ballymena ✗ Barnsley ✗ Barnstaple & Bideford ✗ Berwickshire & North Roxburgh^1 Brecon ✗ Burton-on-Trent & Lichfield ✗ Bury St Edmunds, Thetford & Mildenhall Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Chesterfield ✗ Chippenham & Malmesbury Coleraine ✗ Cookstown & Dungannon ✗ Cornwall East ✗ Derby^1 Dundee & NE Fife^*1 Dunfermline & Kinross	Edinburgh East & S Forth Coast Erewash^1 Falmouth, Penzance & Redruth ✗ Gairloch ✗ Girvan & Cumnock Grantham & Sleaford ✗ Grimsby ✗ Guildford & Woking^1 Kilmarnock Kintyre, Islay & Jura^*1 Leamington Spa & Stratford-upon-Avon Mansfield & Worksop ✗ Monmouth ✗ Newbury ✗ Newquay, St. Austell & Truro ✗ Omagh ✗	Perth Peterlee Pitlochry & Aberfeldy ✗ Powys North ✗ Powys South ✗ Scunthorpe ✗ Skye & Lochalsh ✗ South Hams ✗ SouthWest Fife^1 Stroud ✗ Telford & Shrewsbury Tiverton ✗ Ullapool ✗ Weymouth & Dorchester^1
*1) - Re-advertisement from a previous round.
Small-Scale Licences - Future Rounds The appearance of an area in this list does not necessarily mean that the area will ever get advertised. Ofcom invited expressions of interest in March 2023. A cross ✗ indicates that no expressions of interest were received. This does not necessarily mean that the area will never be advertised. Nor does it follow that areas where expressions of interest were received definitely will be advertised.
Buckinghamshire North	Haslemere Petersfield	Rhyl, Ruthin & Mold St Austell & Truro Witney
Small-Scale Licences - Round One (completed) Ofcom advertised these areas on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. All the advertised licences were awarded. The ensembles in service are listed above. A cross ✗ indicates that the awarded licence was subsequently revoked. All four of these areas have been readvertised in a modified form during Round Five. A cross ✗ indicates that the area launched following re-advertisement in Round Five.
Alnwick & Morpeth ✗	Inverclyde ✗	Isles of Scilly ✗ Welsh Valleys ✗
Small-Scale Licences - Round Two (completed) The closing date for applications for the Round Two licences was September 1st, 2021. The ensembles in service are listed above. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received or that a licence was not awarded or was subsequently revoked. Ofcom may re-advertise the revoked licence in a modified form in a future round.
Chester & Ellesmere Port ✗ Clitheroe ✗	Rhyl, Ruthin & Mold ✗ Southport ✗	Wigan ✗ Wirral ✗
Small-Scale Licences - Round Three (completed) Ofcom advertised these areas in January 2022. The Round Three licensing process was completed in November 2022. The ensembles in service are listed above. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received or that a licence was not awarded or was subsequently revoked. Ofcom may re-advertise the revoked licence in a modified form in a future round.
Aberdeen South ✗ Dundee ✗ Hull East ✗	Lincoln ✗ Llandudno & Betws-y-Coede ✗ Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum ✗	Swansea ✗ Warminster, Devizes & Trowbridge ✗ Wetherby & Harrogate ✗ Yorkshire Coast ✗
Small-Scale Licences - Round Four (completed) Ofcom advertised these areas in July 2022. The Round Four licensing process was completed in January 2025. The ensembles in service are listed above. A cross ✗ indicates that no applications were received or that a licence was subsequently revoked.
Anglesey & North Gwynedd ✗ Ards Peninsula ✗ Banbury & Bicester ✗ Berwickshire & North Roxburgh ✗ Derby ✗ Durham ✗	East Fife ✗ Glenrothes & Kircaldy ✗ Kendal & Windermere ✗ Kintyre, Islay & Jura ✗	Wakefield, Castleford & Dewsbury ✗
Former Small-Scale Trials
Trial Birmingham Trial Bristol Trial Cambridge	Trial Glasgow	Trial Manchester Trial Norwich Trial Portsmouth
Test & Development Licences
Test Beds Brighton 2012 Cambridge Experimental	London Arqiva London DRAFFT Loughborough Uni

G/230/50

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. The BBC has submitted proposals that will see some DAB+ services appear on its national ensemble. 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 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.

Local Ensembles

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

BBC D1 National
Aberdeen North

Aberdeen

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50020 Aberdeen
Operator: Switchdigital Scotland
Sites: Durris, Meldrum, Mormond Hill, Redmoss
On-Air: December 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

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

Aberdeen

C19A

Northsound 1

BBC Scotland

Grt
Hits

BBC
RNanG..

Times
Radio

tlkSP..
2

Virgin
Radio

original
106

tlkSP..
Sco

Original
106GOLD

TII

05.02.2024 (AD), 13.02.2024

Aberdeen

C19A

Northsound 1

BBC Scotland

Grt
Hits

BBC
RNanG..

Times
Radio

tlkSP..
2

Virgin
Radio

original
106

tlkSP..
Sco

Original
106GOLD

Coast

TII

28.05.2024, 29.01.2025

BBC RNanGaidheal C336 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Scotland C635 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Coast C6B6 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Grt Hits NE Scot C1C9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Northsound 1 C8B1 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

original 106 C6E7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Original106GOLD C6F9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

talkSPORT Scot C6CE 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Sport

talkSPORT2 C1D8 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Sport

Times Radio C0D8 64 kbit/s Mono LSF News

Virgin Radio C3D8 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Source: Observations, 29.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Glasgow

Ayr

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50024 Ayr
Operator: Now Digital
Sites: Darvel, Brown Carrick Hill, Girvan and West Kilbride.
On-Air: April 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Ayr

C19B			3 Clyde 1 Ayrshire	3 Grt Hits Ayrshre	3 BBC Scotland	3 BBC Gael	3	3 Virgin 80	3 UWS	3 Now
I	TII

31.03.2025

Ayr

C19B

Clyde 1
Ayrshire

Grt Hits
Ayrshre

BBC
Scotland

BBC
Gael

Virgin
80

UWS

Now

Nation

Nation
80s

TII

09.06.2025, 05.09.2025

BBC RNanGaidheal C336 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Scotland C435 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Clyde 1 Ayrshire CCB1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Ayrshre CFC9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation Scotland C354 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Now Ayrshire C24A 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

UWS Radio C1CA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Virgin 80s Plus C2EB 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

EPG Ayr E1C000CF 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 05.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Basingstoke

Berks & North Hants

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50006 Reading & Basingstoke
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Basingstoke, Bracknell, Dorking Cobbetts Lane (Yateley), Hannington, Hemdean, Hyde Farm Maidenhead, Ibthorpe, Membury, Newbury VHF
On-Air: July 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Berks & N Hants

C1AD

Heart
Berkshire

Smooth
BrksHants

BBC Radio
Berks

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

HITS
PRD

TII

19.04.2024, 20.04.2025 (DT)

Berks & N Hants

C1AD

Heart
Berkshire

Smooth
BrksHants

BBC Radio
Berks

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

HITS
PRD

Nation
South

TII

20.08.2025

BBC Radio Berks CD31 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Berks C6E5 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Heart Berkshire C361 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO UK C4E2 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation South C2C4 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth BrksHants CDD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Station Logos E1C000BB 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 20.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Telford
Birmingham North Birmingham South Dudley & Stourbridge Wolverhampton

Birmingham

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50029 Birmingham
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Headless Cross, Lichfield, Lickey Hills, Metropolitan House, Sedgley Beacon Lane, Turners Hill
On-Air: May 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Birmingham

C183

HITS
Bham

BBC
Radio WM

Heart
West Mids

Capital

Smooth
West Mids

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

02.04.2025 (HG), 06.08.2025

Birmingham

C183

Hits

BBC
Radio WM

Heart
West Mids

Capital

Smooth
West Mids

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

05.09.2025 (HG), 24.09.2025

BBC Radio WM C433 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital C670 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Bham C3D3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart West Mids C467 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Bham CAB2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Rock Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth West Mids C5A2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Station Logos E1C000DC 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Poole

Bournemouth

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50050 Bournemouth
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Bincombe, Nine Barrow Down, Poole, St. Catherines Hill, Shaftesbury, Winterbourne Stickland
On-Air: July 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030 .

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Bournemouth

C19D

Wave 105

Heart
Dorset

Smooth
Dorset

BBC Radio
Solent

Capital
S Coast

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Hot
Radio

Hot
Gold

HITS

ACou..

Angel
Vinta..

TII

03.03.2022 (DT)

Bournemouth

C19D

Heart
Dorset

Smooth
Dorset

BBC Radio
Solent

Capital
S Coast

Hot
Radio

HITS

Nation

Grt
Hits

Easy

Bmth
One

TII

16.01.2025 (RW), 20.04.2025 (DT)

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC Radio Solent C632 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Angel Vintage CDC2 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Oldies Music

Bournemouth One C152 56 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital S Coast C870 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Easy Radio C14B 80 kbit/s Mono Easy Listening

Grt Hits Dorset C6FB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Dorset C665 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO BMTH C49F 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hot Radio C481 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Nation Radio C2C5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Dorset C1D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

EPG Bournemouth E1C000BC 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

Source: DT, 20.04.2025
DT, 01.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bradford DAB

Bradford/Huddersfield

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50043
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Ainley Top, Emley Moor, Holme Moss, Idle, Keighley, Luddenden, Westgate Hill
On-Air: September 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Bradfrd&Huddersf

C1A0

HITS
WYks

Grt Hits
W Yorks

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yk

Magic
Soul

BBC
Leeds

Mellow
Magic

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

17.09.2024 (JK), 26.07.2025

Bradfrd&Huddersf

C1A0

Hits

Grt Hits
W Yorks

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yk

Magic
Soul

BBC
Leeds

Mellow
Magic

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

08.09.2025 (HG), 18.09.2025

BBC Radio Leeds CC34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Yorkshre C370 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits W Yorks CDCB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Yorkshire C3A4 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio W Yks C9B0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Magic Soul C3D9 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Easy Listening

Mellow Magic C3FC 80 kbit/s Mono Easy Listening

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bath & W Wilts Somerset South East Wales
Bristol East Bristol West

Bristol

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50021 Bristol & Bath
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Backwell, Bath, Bristol Kings Weston, Dundry East, Hutton, Milbury Heath, Pur Down, Siston.
On-Air: February 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Bristol

C18C			3 Heart Bristol	3 Smooth Bristol	3 BBC Bristol	3	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK	3 HITS
I	TII

03.10.2024

Bristol

C18C			3 Heart Bristol	3 Smooth Bristol	3 BBC Bristol	3	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK	3 HITS
I	TII

24.02.2025, 06.08.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC Bristol C432 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Bristol C3E6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Bristol C36B 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio West CAE3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Bristol C2D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Station Logos E1C000BD 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025
IC, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Trial Cambridge

Cambridge

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50042 Cambridge
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Cheveley, Ely WT, Madingley, Sandy Heath, Sewards End
On-Air: September 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Cambridge

C1AF

BBC Radio Cambs

Gold

Heart
Cambridge

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Dubai
Now

Star
Cam

Capital
UK

TII

21.01.2025

Cambridge

C1AF			3 BBC Radio Cambs	3 Gold	3 Heart Cambridge	3	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Capital UK	3 HITS
I	TII

30.07.2025

BBC Radio Cambs C43A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Cambr C3D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits Cambs CFE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Cambridge C36A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO CAMBS C0EE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

EPG Cambridge E1C000BE 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 30.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ceredigion

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: MuxCo Wales Limited (Town & Country Broadcasting Ltd 70%, MuxCo Ltd 30%)
Sites: Llanbadarn Fawr (0.15 kW)
On-Air: February 2025

The Ofcom website has an indicative coverage map for the combined 9C/12D area available for download.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
	hex	dec	hex	dec
Llanbadarn Fawr	28	40	14	20

Source: Observations, 08.03.2025

Ceredigion

C223			3 BBC Wales +	3 BBC Cymru +	3 BBCy 2 +	3 Nation Radio	3 Dragon Radio	3 Nation 80s
I	TII

08.03.2025

Ceredigion

C223			3 BBC Wales +	3 BBC Cymru +	3 BBCy 2 +	3 Na +	3 Dr +	3 Na 80 +
I	TII

31.05.2025

BBC Radio Cymru C63B 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C638 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Dragon Radio C4D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Radio C5DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This ensemble is part of the Mid & West Wales licence area, which includes allotments on Block 9C (formerly 10C) and Block 12D. MuxCo originally stated it had not identified a commercially viable way of serving Ceredigion and Powys but would work with others during the licence term to identify ways of extending DAB into this area. Ofcom published a revised coverage map for the combined area in August 2024. Block 9C had previously been mentioned as a possible frequency for a small-scale ensemble for Aberystwyth. Its call in March 2023 for expressions of interest had received no responses in relation to Aberystwyth. It has since been announced that Aberystwyth will be advertised in Round Eight using Block 9B. The Block 12D area covering southwest Wales is now listed separately.

Source: Observations, 31.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National

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 12D and in Cornwall on Block 11B. Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Bude, Caradon Hill, Gulval, Helston, Newquay Hillcrest, North Hessory Tor, Penaligon Down, Redruth, St. Austell, St. Just, St Mawes Water Tower, Truro
On-Air: October 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Cornwall

C1B0			3 HITS CRN	3 Heart Cornwall	3 BBC Cornwall	3	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Cornwall Rewind	3 Smooth Cornwall
I	TII

05.03.2025, 03.06.2025

Cornwall

C1B0			3 HITS CRN	3 Heart Cornwall	3 BBC Cornwall	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Cornwall Rewind	3 Smooth Cornwall
I	TII

06.08.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC Cornwall C732 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Cornwall Rewind CDF0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Crnwall C4E6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Cornwall C36D 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Crn CACF 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Cornwall CCD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Source: Observations, 03.06.2025
JA, 14.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Coventry SSDAB

Coventry

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50030 Coventry
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Barwell water tower, Daventry, Hartshill Quarry, Ilmington, Leamington Spa, Meriden, Samuel Vale House (in central Coventry) and Shilton DAB.
On-Air: January 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Coventry

C18E

HITS
C&W

BBC
CWR

Smooth
West Mids

Heart
West Mids

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
Coventry

Panj

TII

02.06.2025 (HG), 30.07.2025

Coventry

C18E

Hits

BBC
CWR

Smooth
West Mids

Heart
West Mids

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
Coventry

Panj

TII

05.09.2025 (HG), 24.09.2025

BBC CWR C833 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Coventry C59A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio C&W CFC3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits C&W C5D2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart West Mids C467 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Panjab Radio CED8 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Culture

Smooth Country CDE9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth West Mids C5A2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Station Logos E1C000C0 8 kbit/s packet data

An unlabelled "ghost" service with SId 00C0 persisted for several years but finally disappeared in September 2025. Recorded by multiple correspondents in multiple locations on multiple occasions and with various monitoring receiver types, this was likely an "orphaned" entry in FIG 0/17. Ash Elford recorded an explainer about this particular thing in 2024, which is still available on YouTube. This was probably the UK's, if not the world's, longest-running suspected mis-configuration. Anyone nostalgic for this state of affairs should retune to the Hereford and Worcester local ensemble.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Nottinghamshire
High Peak

Tuning to Block 10B
The frequency allocated to Derbyshire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Derbyshire

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50071 Derbyshire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands) (Now Digital - GCap; Sabras Sound; Chrysalis Radio)
Sites: Bolehill, Lichfield, Quarndon, Stanton Moor
Other Sites^*1: Chesterfield and Whiteborough.
On-Air: July 2014
^*1 Mentioned in the licence application but not brought into service.

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Derbyshire

C1BD			3 BBC Radio Derby	3 Capital Est Mids	3 HITS EM	3 Gold	3 Grt Hits	3 Heart East Mids	3 Smooth	3 Panj..
I	TII

04.06.2025, 06.08.2025

Derbyshire

C1BD			3 BBC Radio Derby	3 Capital Est Mids	3 Hits	3 Gold	3 Grt Hits	3 Heart East Mids	3 Smooth	3 Panj..
I	TII

05.09.2025 (HG), 24.09.2025

BBC Radio Derby C937 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Est Mids C677 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Derby C9CE 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits E Mids C2E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart East Mids C560^*1 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio EMids C3AB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Panjab Radio CED8 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Culture

Smooth East Mids C6A2 80 kbit/s Mono Easy Listening

*1) This SId is also used by Heart UK on other local ensembles.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Exeter Torbay

Devon

Exeter/Torbay plus North Devon

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50001 Exeter & Torbay
Sites: Ashburton, Beacon Hill, Brixham, Budleigh Saltereton, Exeter (St. Thomas), Holcombe Down, Kingswear Dartmouth, Sidmouth, Stockland Hill and Tiverton.
On-Air: October 2002

The NOW Digital website has a map of the original Exeter/Torbay coverage area for download.

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50058 North Devon
Sites: Barnstaple, Braunton, Huntshaw Cross, Ilfracombe, Okehampton
On-Air: February 2012
Operator: NOW Digital
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The NOW Digital website has a separate map for download showing coverage in North Devon.

Devon

C19F

BBC Radio
Devon

Heart
Devon

Smooth
SouthWest

The
Voice

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth Country

Capital
UK

EXE

TII

03.06.2025

Devon

C19F

BBC Radio
Devon

Heart
Devon

Smooth
SouthWest

The
Voice

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth Country

Capital
UK

EXE

TII

06.08.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC Radio Devon C832 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Devon C2E6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Devon C369 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Devon C0E3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio EXE Devon C2EE 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth SouthWest C6D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

The Voice CCC3 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025
JA, 14.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Edinburgh 2 Stirling & Falkirk

Edinburgh

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50053
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Athelstaneford, Black Hill, Braid Hills , Craigkelly, Earls Hill, Edinburgh Castle, Knock Hill, Penicuik
On-Air: October 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Edinburgh

C18A

Grt Hits

Forth 1

BBC
Scotland

Smooth
Scotland

Capital
Scotland

Heart
Scotland

HITS

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

19.03.2025, 19.07.2025

Edinburgh

C18A

Grt Hits

Forth 1

BBC
Scotland

Smooth
Scotland

Capital
Scotland

Heart
Scotland

Hits

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

05.09.2025, 18.09.2025

BBC Scotland C435 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Scotland C572 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Forth 1 C4B1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Ednburgh C3C2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Heart Scotland C5A9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio UK C7E1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth Scotland C4A2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3
CityDAB

Essex

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50004 Essex
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Bakers Wood, Benfleet, Braintree Grid E, Clacton, Colchester, Great Braxted, Maitland House, Manningtree, Sudbury, Harlow (Rye Hill), Westley Heights
On-Air: May 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Essex

C19C

Heart
Essex

Smooth
Essex

BBC
Essex

Radio
Essex

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Act..

Capital
UK

879

TII

30.08.2024 (Radiofeeds), 30.07.2025

Essex

C19C

Heart
Essex

Smooth
Essex

BBC
Essex

Radio
Essex

Hits

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Act..

Capital
UK

879

TII

02.09.2025 (Radiofeeds), 14.09.2025

BBC Essex CE31 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Actual Radio C8E4 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Capital UK C47F 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Essex C8E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Essex C364 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Essex C6E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio Essex C3D0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Shine 879 CFF2 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Essex CED2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 14.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Glasgow SS Inverclyde

Glasgow

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50052 Glasgow
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Black Hill, Cathcart, Glasgow West Central, Glasgow Hilton, Glennifer Braes, Darvel, Earls Hill, Millburn Muir, Rosneath, Rothesay
On-Air: May 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Glasgow

C182

Clyde 1

Grt Hits

BBC
Scotland

Smooth
Scotland

Capital
Scotland

Heart
Scotland

HITS

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

08.06.2025, 19.07.2025

Glasgow

C182

Clyde 1

Grt Hits

BBC
Scotland

Smooth
Scotland

Capital
Scotland

Heart
Scotland

Hits

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

05.09.2025, 18.09.2025

BBC Scotland C435 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Scotland C372 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Clyde 1 C5B1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Glasgow C9C0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Heart Scotland C3A9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio UK C6E1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth Scotland C4A2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Hereford & Worcester
Gloucestershire South

Tuning to Block 10C
The frequency allocated to Gloucestershire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Gloucestershire

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50083 Gloucestershire
Operator: MuxCo South Midlands Limited
Sites: Churchdown Hill, Cirencester, Icomb Hill, Stockend Wood
On-Air: October 2013
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The MuxCo website has a coverage map for download.

Gloucestershire

C1B7			3 Heart Glos	3 Smooth Glos	3 BBC Glos	3 Sunshine	3 Grt Hits	3 Fun Kids	3 HITS
I	TII

24.08.2024 (HG), 06.08.2025

Gloucestershire

C1B7			3 Heart Glos	3 Smooth Glos	3 BBC Glos	3 Sunshine	3 Grt Hits	3 Fun Kids	3 Hits
I	TII

03.09.2025 (HG)

Gloucestershire

C1B7			3 Heart Glos	3 Smooth Glos	3 BBC Glos	3 Sunshine	3 Grt Hits	3 Fun Kids	3 Hits
I	TII

28.09.2025 (HG)

BBC Radio Glos CA37 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Fun Kids CFD8 80 kbit/s Mono Children's Progs

Grt Hits Glos C4EC 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Glos C36E 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Glos CBFC 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Sunshine CB83 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025
HG, 28.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Gloucestershire Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Telford

Hereford & Worcester

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50087
Operator: MuxCo South Midlands Ltd.
Sites: Bromsgrove, Hereford, Kidderminster, Malvern, Ridge Hill
On-Air: November 2013
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The MuxCo website has a coverage map for download.

Hereford-Worcs

C1B4

BBC
H&W

Sunshine

HITS
H&W

Grt Hits
H&W

Capital
UK

Smooth
UK

WYVERN

Heart
UK

Fun
Kids

TII

19.04.2024, 06.08.2025

Hereford-Worcs

C1B4			3 BBC H&W	3 Sunshine	3 Hits	3 Grt Hits H&W	3 WYVERN	3 Fun Kids
I	TII

12.09.2025, 24.09.2025 (HG)

BBCHereford&Worc C531 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

C47F^*1 kbit/s no MPEG audio Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 80 kbit/s Mono Children's Progs

Grt Hits H&W C9D3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

C560^*2 kbit/s no MPEG audio Pop Music

Hits Radio H&W C4B0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

CACE^*3 kbit/s no MPEG audio Easy Listening

Sunshine CB83 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

WYVERN C9EE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

*1) Formerly Capital UK.
*2) Formerly Heart UK.
*3) Formerly Smooth UK.

The Audio Components formerly associated with the services Capital UK, Heart UK and Smooth UK have ceased. Unlabelled services with the SIds of those services appear to persist in the FIC and continue to be listed on some receivers. The unlabelled remnants appear to retain their PTys.

Source: Observations, 12.09.2025
HG, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3
Bedford Buckinghamshire North Milton Keynes South Herts

Tuning to Block 10D
The frequency allocated to Herts, Beds and Bucks lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Herts, Beds & Bucks

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50062 Home Counties
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Aylesbury, Bow Brickhill, Chepping Wycombe, Epping Green, Letchworth, Pimlico, Pin Green, Sandy Heath and Zouches Farm
On-Air: February 2013
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Herts Beds Bucks

C1B2

Heart
4 Counties

Smooth
3Counties

BBC 3CR

MKFM

HITS

Grt
Hits

Capital
UK

Shine
879

SUBJ

TII

01.03.2025 (Radiofeeds), 30.07.2025

Herts Beds Bucks

C1B2

Heart
4 Counties

Smooth
3Counties

BBC 3CR

MKFM

Grt
Hits

Capital
UK

Shine
879

SUBJ

Hits

TII

02.09.2025 (Radiofeeds), 24.09.2025

BBC 3CR C637 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits BBH C9E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart 4 Counties C363 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio BBH C7E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

MKFM C0CE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Shine 879 CFF2 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Smooth 3Counties C8CC 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

1047 SUBJAM C15F 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Other Music

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Hull West

Tuning to Block 10D
The new frequency allocated to Humberside lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Humberside

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50182
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Buckton Barn, Garrowby Hill, Grimsby, High Hunsley, Hull Clough Road, Patrington, Scunthorpe VHF
On-Air: November 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

This ensemble migrated from Block 11B to 10D on September 1st 2016.

Humberside

C198

HITS
EYk

Nation

BBC
Humberside

Capital
Yorkshre

Smooth
Country

Smooth
UK

Grt
Hits

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

27.05.2025, 26.08.2025

Humberside

C198

Hits

Nation

BBC
Humberside

Capital
Yorkshre

Smooth
Country

Smooth
UK

Grt
Hits

Planet
Rock

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

08.09.2025 (HG), 18.09.2025

BBC Humberside CD34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Yorkshre C570 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits E Yorks C8C4 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio E Yks C7B0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation Yorkshire CA82 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth Country CDE9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth UK CACE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National

Inverness

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50023 Inverness
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Knockmore (5 kW), Mount Eagle (10 kW)
On-Air: August 2003

Inverness

C1A6

MFR

Grt Hits

BBC
Scotland

BBC
Gael

HITS

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Magic
Classic..

Abs
Country

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

17.09.2024, 21.03.2025

Inverness

C1A6

MFR

Grt Hits

BBC
Scotland

BBC
Gael

Hits

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Magic
Classic..

Abs
Country

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

10.09.2025

BBC RNanGaidheal C336 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Scotland C935 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C8D8 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s CAC2 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute Country CCE7 80 kbit/s Mono Country Music

Grt Hits NSctlnd C5CB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio UK C9E1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Magic Classical C3FD 80 kbit/s Mono Serious Classical

MFR CBB1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Source: Observations, 10.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

Kent

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50003 Kent
Operator: NOW Digital (Southern) Ltd
Sites: Ashford, Benfleet, Bluebell Hill (S), Charing Hill, Chartham, Creteway Down, Dunkirk, Etchinghill - Tolsford Hill, St Marks, Swingate, Thanet, Tunbridge Wells, Turnpike Hill, Wrotham
"Dunkirk" refers to the village in Kent between Faversham and Canterbury.
On-Air: April 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Kent

C1AB

Heart
Kent

Smooth
Kent

kmfm

BBC Radio
Kent

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

Angel

TII

18.07.2025 (Radiofeeds), 20.08.2025

Kent

C1AB

Heart
Kent

Smooth
Kent

kmfm

BBC Radio
Kent

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

Angel

Hits

TII

02.09.2025 (Radiofeeds), 14.09.2025

BBC Radio Kent C631 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Angel Vintage CDC2 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Oldies Music

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Kent CAE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Kent C362 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Kent C8E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

kmfm C4CF 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Kent C7D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

EPG Kent E1C000C2 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 14.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Morecambe Bay
Blackpool East Lancs Preston&Chorley

Lancashire

Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and surrounding parts of Central Lancashire

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50037 Preston & Blackpool
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio Ltd.
Sites: Blackpool Princess Street, Darwen, Lancaster, Pendle Forest, Winter Hill
On-Air: October 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Lancashire

C195

HITS
Lan

Grt Hits
Lancs

BBC
Lancashire

Abs
Rock

Capital
Lancs

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

Smo..
Coun..

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

TII

21.04.2024, 21.08.2024

Lancashire

C195

HITS
Lan

Grt Hits
Lancs

BBC
Lancashire

Capital
Lancs

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

Smo..
Coun..

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

22.09.2024, 09.07.2025

BBC Lancashire C534 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Lancs C57C 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Lancs C5C8 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart North West C3AE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO Lancs C686 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth Country CDE9 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Country Music

Smooth NW C3A7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 09.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leeds DAB

Leeds

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50077 Leeds
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Beecroft Hill, Emley Moor, Hunters Stone and Morley
On-Air: July 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Leeds

C18F

HITS
WYk

Grt Hits
Leeds

BBC Radio
Leeds

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yorkshire

Smooth
UK

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

17.09.2024 (JK), 12.05.2025

Leeds

C18F

Hits

Grt Hits
Leeds

BBC Radio
Leeds

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yorkshire

Smooth
UK

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

08.09.2025 (HG), 18.09.2025

BBC Radio Leeds CC34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Yorkshre C370 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Leeds C6C5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Yorkshire C3A4 112 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio W Yks CA86 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth UK CACE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leicester SSDAB

Leicestershire

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50017 Leicestershire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands)
Sites: Bardon Hill, Copt Oak, Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leicester Cardinal, Shepshed Nook, Waltham
On-Air: December 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Leicestershire

C1A2

Sabr..
Rad..

Capital
Est Mids

HITS
EM

BBC
Leicester

Sansk
Radio

Gold

Smooth

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Heart
East Mids

Lyca
Radio

TII

19.12.2024, 31.07.2025

Leicestershire

C1A2

Sabr..
Rad..

Capital
Est Mids

Hits

BBC
Leicester

Sansk
Radio

Gold

Smooth

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Heart
East Mids

Lyca
Radio

TII

08.09.2025 (HG), 24.09.2025

BBC Leicester C933 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Est Mids C777 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Leics C8D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits E Mids C3E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart East Mids C560^*1 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio EMids C3AB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Lyca Radio C142 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Sabras Radio C5CC 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Sanskar Radio C7CC 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth East Mids C3A2 80 kbit/s Mono Easy Listening

EPG Leicester E1C000C3 8 kbit/s packet data

*1) This SId is also used by Heart UK on other local ensembles.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Lincolnshire

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50172
Operator: MuxCo Lincolnshire Limited (Lincs FM Group Ltd 51%, MuxCo Ltd 49%).
Sites: Belmont, Gainsborough, Grantham Newgate Lane, High Hunsley, Lincoln Clayton Road
On-Air: September 2015
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The MuxCo website has indoor and outdoor indicative coverage maps for download.

Lincolnshire

C1B8			3 BBCLincs	3 HITS Lin	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK	3 Smooth UK	3 Heart Lincs	3 Fu Ki +	3 Th +
I	TII

19.12.2024, 19.03.2025

Lincolnshire

C1B8

BBCLincs

HITS
Lin

Grt
Hits

Capital
UK

Smooth
UK

Heart
Lincs

Fu
Ki

Na
80

TII

27.05.2025, 31.07.2025

BBCLincolnshire CB33 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Grt Hits Lincs C9B2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Lincs C560 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO Lincs C4B9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Smooth UK CACE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

This IsThe Coast CDED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
North East Wales
Liverpool 2 Warrington

Tuning to Block 10C
The new frequency allocated to Liverpool lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Liverpool

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50086
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Billinge Hill, Hope Mountain, Moel y Parc, St Johns Beacon, Winter Hill
On-Air: March 2001 - April 2016 (Block 11B)
April 2016 (Block 10C)
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Liverpool

C18D

HITS
Lpl

Grt Hits
L'pool

BBC
Merseyside

Capital
Lpool

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

Abs
Rock

Abs
90s

Mellow
Magic

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

TII

21.04.2024, 21.08.2024

Liverpool

C18D

HITS
Lpl

Grt Hits
L'pool

BBC
Merseyside

Capital
Lpool

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

22.09.2024, 04.09.2025

BBC Merseyside C634 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Lpool C375 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits L'pool CDB6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart North West C3AE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Magic Chilled CEE6 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

HITS RADIO Lpool C481 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Smooth NW C3A7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Stoke & Stafford
MANCHESTER DAB Bolton & Bury East Manchester Stockport

Manchester

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G_50047
Operator: CE Digital
Sites: Littleborough, Saddleworth, Sunley Building, Sutton Common and Winter Hill
On-Air: June 2000 - May 2016 (Block 11C)
May 2016 (Block 12C)
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

This ensemble migrated from Block 11C to 12C overnight May 24th/25th 2016.

Manchester

C184

Lyca
Rdio

BBC R.
Manchester

Grt
Hits

Capital
Manc

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

HITS
MCR

Smooth
Country

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

22.09.2024, 12.02.2025

Manchester

C184

Lyca
Rdio

BBC R.
Manchester

Grt
Hits

Capital
Manc

Heart
North West

Smooth
NW

HITS
MCR

Smooth
Country

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

01.04.2025, 04.09.2025

BBC R.Manchester C434 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Manc C671 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits MCR&NW C1C1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart North West C3AE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO MCR C584 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRD CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Lyca Radio - GM C5C1 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Other Music

Smooth Country CDE9 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth NW C3A7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Swansea
Pembrokeshire North Pembrokeshire South

Mid & West Wales

South West Wales:
Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50081 South West Wales
Operator: MuxCo Wales Limited (Town & Country Broadcasting Ltd 70%, MuxCo Ltd 30%)
Sites: Carmarthen, Carmel, Fishguard, Greenhill, Kilvey Hill, Mynydd Sylen, Presely
Future Sites (Step 1): Blaen Plwyf
On-Air: August 2013

The MuxCo website has indoor and outdoor indicative coverage maps for download.

Mid & West Wales

C1B9

BBC
Wales

BBC
Cymr

BBC
Cym2

Radio
Pembs

Radio
Carms

Nation
Radio

Heart
Wales

Dragon
Radio

Nation
80s

Swansea
Bay

TII

24.02.2025, 08.03.2025

Mid & West Wales

C1B9

BBC
Wales

BBC
Cymr

BBC
Cym2

Radio
Pembs

Radio
Carms

Nation
Wales

Heart
Wales

Dragon
Radio

Nation
80s

Swansea
Bay

Na
90

TII

31.05.2025

BBC Radio Cymru C63B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C638 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Dragon Radio C4D7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Wales CFA3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation Wales C682 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Carms C5B3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio Pembs CBB2 160 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Swansea Bay C784 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

This ensemble is part of the Mid & West Wales licence area, which at the time of advertising, included an allotment on Block 10C. MuxCo originally stated it had not identified a commercially viable way of serving Ceredigion and Powys (Block 10C) but would work with others during the licence term to identify ways of extending DAB into this area. Ofcom published a revised coverage map for the combined area in August 2024, which included Block 9C. The Block 9C ensemble Ceredigion is now listed separately. Block 9C had previously been mentioned as a possible frequency for a small-scale ensemble for Aberystwyth. Its call in March 2023 for expressions of interest had received no responses in relation to Aberystwyth. It has since been announced that Aberystwyth will be advertised in Round Eight using Block 9B.

Source: Observations, 31.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Lancashire
Blackpool

Morecambe Bay

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: MuxCo Cumbria Limited
Sites: Kendal, Lancaster, Morecambe Bay, Windermere
On-Air: December 1st 2021

The MuxCo website has indicative coverage maps available for download.

Morecambe Bay

C1D0			3 BBC Cmbr +	3 Heart N Lancs	3 Smooth Lake Dist	3 Fu Ki +	3 Na 80 +
I	TII

09.03.2025

Morecambe Bay

C1D0			3 BBC Cmbr +	3 Heart N Lancs	3 Smooth Lake Dist	3 Fu Ki +	3 Na 80 +	3 Na 90 +
I	TII

03.04.2025, 04.09.2025

BBC Cumbria C837 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Children's Progs

Heart N Lancs C7A3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Smooth Lake Dist C6A7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Greater_Norwich

Tuning to Block 10B
The frequency allocated to Norfolk lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Norfolk

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50044 Norwich
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Caister Ormesby Road, Daffy Green, Great Yarmouth, Hickling Stubb Rd, Mendlesham, North Walsham, Norwich Central, Oulton, Stoke Holy Cross, Thetford, West Runton
On-Air: March 2003 - September 2015 (on Block 11B)
From September 9th 2015 on Block 10B

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Norfolk

C1A7			3 Heart Norfolk	3 Smooth Norfolk	3 BBCRadio Norfolk	3	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Capital UK	3 HITS NFK
I	TII

21.01.2025, 27.05.2025

Norfolk

C1A7

Heart Norfolk

Smooth
Norfolk

BBCRadio
Norfolk

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

HITS
NFK

Broad..

TII

30.07.2025

BBCRadioNorfolk C931 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Broadland C455 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Norfolk CBE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Norfolk C36C 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO NFLK C9E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Norfolk C9D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

EPG Norwich E1C000C4 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 30.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National

North Cumbria

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50028
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio Limited
Sites: Broughton Moor, Caldbeck, Keswick, Penrith, Whitehaven
On-Air: December 1st 2021

North Cumbria

C1C3

BBC
Cmbr

HITS

Grt Hits
Cumbria

Ab
20

Ki
Da

Ja
F..

Ma
Mu

Ma
So

Me
M

Ab
70

Ab
80

Ab
90

Ab
Ro

Ab
Co

HI
CH

KI
R&

Mag
Cla

KI
XT

GH
60

Ab
00

Abs
10

HI
PR

Pl
Ro

TII

03.04.2025

North Cumbria

C1C3

BBC
Cmbr

HITS

Grt Hits
Cumbria

Ab
20

KI
DN

Ja
F..

Ma
Mu

Ma
So

Me
M

Ab
70

Ab
80

Ab
90

Ab
Ro

Ab
Co

HI
CH

KI
R&

Mag
Cla

KI
XT

GH
60

Abs
00

Abs
10

HI
PR

Pl
Ro

TII

02.05.2025, 04.09.2025

BBC Cumbria C837 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Absolute 70s C1C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Absolute 80s C8D8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Absolute 90s CAC2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Absolute 20s CDF1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Absolute Country CCE7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Country Music

Absolute Rock C3FB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Grt Hits Cumbria C9B3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Rad 60s CFFA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HITS RADIO CUMBR C3F6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO CHIL CEE6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Jazz FM CAD7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Jazz Music

Kerrang! C6CF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

KISS DANCE CDF3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

KISS XTRA CDD1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

KISSTORY R&B CFF9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Magic Classical CDE6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Serious Classical

Magic Musicals CAEA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Magic Soul C3D9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Mellow Magic C5D8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Planet Rock St C7D8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool

Tuning to Block 10D
The frequency allocated to North East Wales lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

North East Wales

(plus Liverpool)

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: Llangollen VHF, Moel y Parc, St. John's Beacon, Wrexham Rhos
On-Air: March 2013

The MuxCo website has indoor and outdoor indicative coverage maps for download.

NE Wales W Chesh

C1B3

BBC
Wales

BBC
Cym

Dee on
DAB

Capital
NW

Na
Ra

Dra
Rad

LI
LI

Fu
Ki

Lov
80s

88
CE

Nat
80

FK
St

Fu
Jr

In
Ra

Hea

BBC
Cym2

TII

24.11.2024, 31.01.2025

North East Wales

C1B3

BBC
Cym

BBC
Cym2

BBC
Wales

Fu
Jr

Fu
Ki

88
Ce

Capital
NW

Dee
Radio

FK
So

Hea

In
De

Lov
80s

Na
90

Na
80

Na
Ra

TII

03.04.2025, 04.09.2025

BBC Radio Cymru C73B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C738 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

88.3 Centreforce C6E3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Capital NW C373 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music *1

ChesterDeeRadio C2CF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Dragon Radio C4D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Fun Kids Junior C7E9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

FK Soundtracks C6F9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Happy Radio CCF6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Heart N&M Wales C2DF 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

InDemandDecades C141 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

In Demand C5ED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Liverpool Live CEEC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Love 80s LVP C0DA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Nation Radio C5DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music *2

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Zest Liverpool C7DB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

*1) This service broadcasts the 103.4 MHz version from Wrexham
*2) This service broadcasts the 106.8 MHz FM version

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National

Tuning to Block 10D
One of the frequencies allocated to North West Wales lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

North West Wales

North West Wales:
Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50069 North West Wales
Sites: Amlwch Nebo, Arfon, Holyhead South Stack, Llanddona
Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50015 Colwyn Bay
Sites: Conwy, Gwaenysgor
On-Air: December 12th 2014
Operator: MuxCo North Wales Ltd
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030
MuxCo had stated previously it was seeking to merge its franchise for Chester & Wrexham with that for North Wales. The ensemble launched as a separate multiplex, however.

The MuxCo website has indoor and outdoor indicative coverage maps for download.

North West Wales

C1BF

BBC
Wales

BBC
Cymru

BBC
Cym2

Capital
N Wales

Smooth
N Wales

Capital
Cymru

Na
80

Na
90

HI
UK

Gr
Hi

TII

18.08.2025

North West Wales

C1BF

BBC
Wales

BBC
Cymru

BBC
Cym2

Capital
N Wales

Smooth
N Wales

Capital
Cymru

Na
80

Na
90

Gr
Hi

TII

04.09.2025

BBC Radio Cymru C83B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C838 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Bayside N.Wales CCED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Capital Cymru C473 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music *1

Capital N Wales C573 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music *2

Dragon Radio C4D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Grt Hits N Wales C459 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Hits Radio N Wal C45A 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Wales C5DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music *3

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Smooth N Wales C9D0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Rock Music

*1) This service broadcasts the 103.0 MHz FM version.
*2) This service broadcasts the 96.3 MHz FM version.
*3) This service broadcasts the 107.3 MHz FM version.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Tuning to Block 10C
The frequency allocated to North Yorkshire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

North Yorkshire

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50068 North East Yorkshire
Operator: MuxCo North Yorkshire Ltd (MuxCo Yorkshire Ltd; UKRD Group Ltd.)
Sites: Acklam Wold, Bilsdale, Harrogate Hildebrand, Oliver's Mount
On-Air: December 17th 2014
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The licence was advertised as an MFN with Block 10B being used in the west and 10C in the east. MuxCo have stated they will use Block 10C from all transmitters in their network.

The MuxCo website has indoor and outdoor indicative coverage maps for download.

North Yorkshire

C1B6

BBC
York

Capital
Yorkshre

Grt Hits
N Yorks

HITS
RADIO

Yo
Mi

Smooth
UK

Yo
Ha

Fu
Ki

HI
PR

Na
80

TII

12.05.2025

North Yorkshire

C1B6

BBC
York

Capital
Yorkshre

Grt Hits
N Yorks

HITS
RADIO

Yo
Mi

Smooth
UK

Yo
Ha

Fu
Ki

HI
PR

Na
80

TII

26.07.2025, 26.08.2025

North Yorkshire

C1B6

BBC
York

Capital
Yorkshre

Grt Hits
N Yorks

Hits

Yo
Mi

Smooth
UK

Yo
Ha

Fu
Ki

Hi
Pr

Na
80

TII

18.09.2025

BBC Radio York CC37 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Yorkshre C370 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Coast & County C040 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Diamond Groove CD25 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Grt Hits N Yorks C7D0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio N Yks C6ED 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Smooth UK CACE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

This IsThe Coast CDED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

YO1 Radio C9F0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

YorkMix Radio C1EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Your Harrogate CEF2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
NNDAB

Tuning to Block 10C
The frequency allocated to Northamptonshire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Northamptonshire

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50079 Northamptonshire
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Daventry, Ecton Hall Estate, Geddington, Northampton VHF, Towcester Potcote Farm, Wellingborough Irthlingborough Road
On-Air: March 2013 (as HBB & Northants)
February 2015 (as Northamptonshire)
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Northamptonshire

C1BB			3 Heart Northants	3 Gold Radio Nhamt	3 BBC Northampton	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 XS	3 Capital UK
I	TII

19.12.2024, 23.02.2025

Northamptonshire

C1BB			3 Heart Northants	3 Gold Radio Nhamt	3 BBC Northampton	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 Rad X 90	3 Capital UK
I	TII

05.03.2025, 30.07.2025

BBC Northampton CF31 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Nhamt CAD0 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits Nrthnts CCE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Northants C663 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO UK CAE2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio X 90s CCFD 56 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Source: Observations, 30.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Belfast & Lisburn Derry/Londonderry Newry

Northern Ireland

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__60021 Northern Ireland I
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio Ltd.
Sites: Armagh, Bangor, Black Mountain, Brougher Mountain, Camlough, Colinward, Limavady, Londonderry, Newcastle (NI), Newtonards, Strabane
On-Air: September 2001

N. Ireland

C193

Cool FM

Downtown
Radio

Q
Radio

BBC Ulster

Downtown
Country

BBC Foyle

U105

Grt
Hits

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

HITS

TII

26.05.2024, 13.08.2025

N. Ireland

C193

Cool FM

Downtown
Radio

Q
Radio

BBC Ulster

Downtown
Country

BBC Foyle

U105

Grt
Hits

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Hits

TII

09.09.2025

BBC Radio Foyle C439 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Radio Ulster C339 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Cool FM C5B2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Downtown Country CCCE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Downtown Radio C5C5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits NI C9E8 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio NI CAE1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Rock Music

Q Radio C090 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

U105 C583 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Source: Observations, 09.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50014 Nottinghamshire
Operator: NOW Digital (East Midlands)
Sites: Mansfield (Fishpond Hill), Mapperley Ridge, Nottingham, Waltham
On-Air: April 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Nottinghamshire

C1AE

Capital
Est Mids

HITS
EM

BBC Nottingham

Gold

Smooth

RETU..

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Heart
East Mids

TII

17.04.2024 (KS)

Nottinghamshire

C1AE

Capital
Est Mids

HITS
EM

BBC Nottingham

Gold

Smooth

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Heart
East Mids

TII

30.04.2024 (KS), 31.07.2025

BBC Nottingham C733 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Est Mids C377 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Notts CAD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits E Mids C1E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart East Mids C560 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO EMids C3AB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth East Mids C3A2 80 kbit/s Mono Varied Speech

EPG Nottingham E1C000C5 8 kbit/s packet data

*1) This SId is labelled Heart UK on some other local ensembles.

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Oxford

Tuning to Block 10B
The frequency allocated to Oxfordshire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Oxfordshire

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment: G__50084 Oxfordshire
Operator: NOW Digital, (Now Digital 75%, Passion Radio (Oxford) Ltd 25%).
Sites: Oxford (Beckley), Boars Hill, Farthinghoe, Over Norton, Woodcote
On-Air: December 2012
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Oxfordshire

C1B5

Heart
Oxford

Smooth
Oxford

BBC Radio
Oxford

HITS
OXFORD

Grt
Hits

Get
Radio

Capital
UK

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

Abs
90s

TII

17.07.2024 (HG), 14.08.2024

Oxfordshire

C1B5			3 Heart Oxford	3 Smooth Oxford	3 BBC Radio Oxford	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 Get Radio	3 Capital UK
I	TII

23.02.2025, 30.07.2025

Oxfordshire

C1B5			3 Heart Oxford	3 Smooth Oxford	3 BBC Radio Oxford	3 Hits	3 Grt Hits	3 Get Radio	3 Capital UK
I	TII

24.09.2025

BBC Radio Oxford C939 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Get Radio CAEE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Oxford CDE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Oxford C661 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Oxfd CBE2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Oxford CDD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Peterborough Rutland & Stamford

Peterborough

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50013 Peterborough
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Fulney VHF, Holbeach, Huntingdon (Hinchingbrooke Hospital), Kirkby Underwood, Peterborough, Peterborough Stoke Doyle, Spalding Drove, Stamford Old Quarry, Wisbech (E)
On-Air: November 2002
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Peterborough

C1A1

BBC Cambs (Pbro)

Heart
P'boro

Gold

HITS

Grt
Hits

Smooth
Country

Capital
UK

TII

08.02.2025

Peterborough

C1A1			3 BBC Cambs (Pbro)	3 Heart P'boro	3 Gold	3	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Capital UK
I	TII

27.05.2025, 31.07.2025

BBC Cambs (Pbro) C53A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Gold Radio Peter CBD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Grt Hits Pbrough CEE5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart P'boro C56A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO UK CCE2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

EPG Peterborough E1C000C6 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Plymouth SS

Plymouth

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment:
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 12D and in Cornwall on Block 11B. Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, North Hessory Tor, Plympton, Poron (Torpoint Withnoe Lane)
On-Air: October 2004 - November 2015 (Block 12A)
November 2015 (Block 12D)
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

This ensemble migrated from Block 12A in November 2015.

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Plymouth

C1B1			3 Heart Plymouth	3 Smooth Plymouth	3 BBC Radio Devon	3	3 HITS	3 Smooth Country	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK
I	TII

03.09.2024, 05.03.2025

Plymouth

C1B1			3 Heart Plymouth	3 Smooth Plymouth	3 BBC Radio Devon	3 HITS	3 Smooth Country	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK
I	TII

06.08.2025

BBC Radio Devon C832 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Plymth C9B1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Plymouth C869 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO UK C4E3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Plymouth CCD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Observations: 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Doncaster Shefcast Digital

Sheffield

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50078 South Yorkshire
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Ardesley, Chesterfield, Clarborough, Clifton, Shaftesbury House (Doncaster) and Tapton Hill
On-Air: November 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Sheffield

C187

HITS SYk

Grt Hits
S Yorks

BBC
Sheffield

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yorkshire

Abs
Rock

Smooth
UK

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Mellow
Magic

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

TII

28.05.2024

Sheffield

C187

HITS SYk

Grt Hits
S Yorks

BBC
Sheffield

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yorkshire

Smooth
UK

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

17.09.2024 (JK), 31.07.2025

Sheffield

C187

Hits SYk

Grt Hits
S Yorks

BBC
Sheffield

Capital
Yorkshre

Heart
Yorkshire

Smooth
UK

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

17.09.2024 (JK), 18.09.2025

BBC Sheffield CF34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital Yorkshre C370 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits S Yorks CEC2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Yorkshire C3A4 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio S Yks C5B0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth UK CACE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol Cardiff & Newport

Tuning to Block 10B
The frequency allocated to Somerset lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Somerset

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Operator: MuxCo Somerset (Triple Media (67%, MuxCo Ltd 33.3%)
Sites: Coker Hill, Egford Hill, Hutton, Mendip, Taunton
On-Air: September 2014
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Somerset

C1BE			3 Heart Somerset	3 Smooth Somerset	3 BBC Soms	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK	3 HITS WST
I	TII

24.02.2025

Somerset

C1BE			3 Heart Somerset	3 Smooth Somerset	3 BBC Soms	3 Grt Hits	3 Capital UK	3 HITS WST	3 Nation Somerset
I	TII

03.06.2025, 06.08.2025

BBC Radio Soms CA39 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Diamond Groove 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Somerst C3EC 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Somerset C76B 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO WEST CBFE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation Somerset C25A 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Somerset C2D2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025
IC, 12.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol Somerset Swansea
Cardiff

South East Wales

Block 12C: 227.360 MHz (since July 30th, 2013)
Block 11C: 220.352 MHz (until July 30th, 2013)
Allotment: G_50048 Severn Estuary (since July 30th, 2013)
Allotment: G__50063 Cardiff & Newport (until July 30th, 2013)
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Aberdare, Abergavenny, Abertillery, Christchurch, Ebbw Vale, Eglwysilan, Heolgerrig, Mendip, Mynydd Machen, Pontllanfraith, Pontypool, Rhondda, Rhymney, St. Hilary, Wenvoe
On-Air: July 30th 2013 (on Block 12C)
November 2000 - July 2013 on Block 11C
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

South East Wales

C189

Capital
S Wales

Smooth
S Wales

Bridge
FM

Nation
Wales

Heart
Wales

Dragon
Radio

BBC
Cymru

BBC Radio
Wales

BBC
Cym2

Grt
Hits

Nation
80s

HITS
S W

TII

23.04.2025, 20.08.2025

South East Wales

C189

Capital
S Wales

Smooth
S Wales

Bridge
FM

Nation
Wales

Heart
Wales

Dragon
Radio

BBC
Cymru

BBC Radio
Wales

BBC
Cym2

Grt
Hits

Nation
80s

Hits

TII

05.09.2025 (HG)

BBC Radio Cymru C43B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF/Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C438 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Bridge FM Radio C59F 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital S Wales C37A 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Dragon Radio C4D7 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Grt Hits S Wales C5E6 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Heart Wales C3A3 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio S Wls C3E3 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation Wales C782 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth S Wales C4D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 20.08.2025
HG, 05.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Portsmouth Southampton Winchester

South Hampshire

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

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

South Hampshire

C1A3

Heart
Hampshire

Capital
S Coast

Smooth
Hampshire

BBC Radio
Solent

Grt
Hits

Angel
Vint..

HITS
RAD

Nation
Radio

Easy
Radio

V2
Radio

HOT
GOL..

TII

16.01.2025 (RW)

South Hampshire

C1A3

Heart
Hampshire

Capital
S Coast

Smooth
Hampshire

BBC Radio
Solent

Grt
Hits

Angel
Vint..

HITS
RAD

Nation
South

Easy
Radio

V2
Radio

HOT
GOL..

TII

07.09.2025 (DT)

BBC Radio Solent C932 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Angel Vintage CDC2 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Oldies Music

Capital S Coast C870 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Easy Radio CEF0 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Grt Hits S Coast C3AD 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Hampshire C365 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO S CST C1E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HOT GOLD CAED 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Nation South C2C4 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Hampshire CFD2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

V2 Radio CDEE 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Station Logos E1C000CA 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: RW, 16.01.2021
DT, 07.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester
Congleton & Leek Crewe & Nantwich Stoke-Newcastle

Stoke & Stafford

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz
Allotment: G__50018 Stoke-on-Trent
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Alsagers Bank, Mow Cop, Stafford (Pye Green BT), Staffordshire_HQ_STFS, Sutton Common, Tick Hill
On-Air: April 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Stoke & Stafford

C1AC

Grt Hits
S+C

HITS
S&C

BBC Radio
Stoke

Abs
Rock

Magic
Soul

Abs
60s

Abs
70s

Abs
80s

Scala
Radio

Planet
Rock

Mellow
Magic

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

TII

21.04.2024, 14.08.2024

Stoke & Stafford

C1AC

Grt Hits
S+C

HITS
S&C

BBC Radio
Stoke

Abs
Rock

Magic
Soul

Abs
80s

Magic
Class..

Planet
Rock

Mellow
Magic

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

22.09.2024, 04.09.2025

BBC Radio Stoke CC33 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute Rock C3FB 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Grt Hits S+C C1CF 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO S&C C48F 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Magic Classical C3FD 80 kbit/s Mono Serious Classical

Magic Soul C3D9 64 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Mellow Magic C3FC 80 kbit/s Mono Easy Listening

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Tuning to Block 10C
The frequency allocated to Suffolk lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Suffolk

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50080 Suffolk
Operator: MuxCo Suffolk
Sites: Felixstowe, Mendlesham, Puttocks Hill and Warren's Heath
On-Air: September 2016
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The MuxCo website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Suffolk

C1C2

BBC
Suffolk

Heart
Su

Smooth

Grt
Hits

Nation

Ge
Su

Na
80

Na
70

Na
90

Fu
Ki

HITS

TII

30.07.2025

Suffolk

C1C2

BBC
Suffolk

Heart
Su

Smooth

Grt
Hits

Nation

Ge
Su

Na
80

Na
70

Na
90

Fu
Ki

Hits

TII

12.09.2025

BBC Suffolk CA31 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

GenX Suffolk C6F4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Grt Hits Suffolk CEED 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Suffolk C56C 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Suflk CBFF 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation Suffolk C9E3 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Nation 70s C2ED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Smooth Suffolk C6DA 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Source: Observations, 12.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3
Trial Aldershot

Tuning to Block 10C
The frequency allocated to Surrey and N. Sussex lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Surrey & North Sussex

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Allotment: G__50033 West Sussex
Sites: Caterham Old Park Wood, Crystal Palace, Dorking, Guildford, Hungry Hill, Reigate, Stoke D’Abernon
Operator: MuxCo Surrey and North Sussex Ltd. (UKRD Group Ltd 50%, MuxCo Ltd 50%).
On-Air: December 2013
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The MuxCo website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Surrey-NSussex

C1BC

BBC
Surrey

Grt Hits
Surrey

Premier
Gospel

Heart
Surrey

Fu
Jr

Sa
Sw

F
K

Br
As

HITS

FS
Ra

Angel
Vint..

TII

28.06.2025 (Radiofeeds)

Surrey-NSussex

C1BC

BBC
Surrey

Grt Hits
Surrey

Premier
Gospel

Heart
Surrey

Fu
Jr

Sa
Sw

F
K

Br
As

FS
Ra

Angel
Vint..

Hits

TII

03.09.2025 (Radiofeeds)

Surrey-NSussex

C1BC

BBC
Surrey

Grt Hits
Surrey

Premier
Gospel

Heart
Surrey

Fu
Jr

Sa
Sw

F
K

Br
As

FS
Ra

Angel
Vint..

Hits

TII

15.09.2025 (Radiofeeds), 24.09.2025

BBC Radio Surrey CB37 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Angel Vintage CDC2 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Oldies Music

BritAsia Radio C7F7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

ENERGY RADIO C24E 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

FreshSoundzRadio C9FD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Children's Progs

Fun Kids Junior C7E9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Grt Hits Surrey C5D3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Surrey C768 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Surr CBFD 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Liberty Radio C55A 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

POINTBLANK RADIO CEEF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Polish Radio Ldn C1D0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Premier Gospel C9C8 80 kbit/s Mono Religion

Sami Swoi Radio C7EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Shine 879 CFF2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

TFS Radio C457 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Trial Brighton

Tuning to Block 10B
The frequency allocated to Sussex lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Sussex

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: NOW Digital (Southern) Ltd
Sites: Brighton (Whitehawk Hill), Burton Down, Eastbourne, Findon, Hastings, Heathfield, Horsham, Little Prestwood Farm (Crawley), Midhurst, Newhaven (Beddingham), Rye, Truleigh Hill (Shoreham)
On-Air: December 2015 (on Block 10B)
January 2004 - December 2015 (on Block 11B)
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Sussex

C1A9

Heart
Sussex

Smooth
Sussex

BBC
Sussex

HITS

Capital
Brighton

MO..
RA..

Grt
Hits

Smooth Country

V2
Sussex

More
Ret

Nation
Sussex

TII

28.03.2025 (DT), 20.08.2025

Sussex

C1A9

Heart
Sussex

Smooth
Sussex

BBC
Sussex

Capital
Brighton

MO..
RA..

Grt
Hits

Smooth Country

V2
Sussex

More
Ret

Nation
Sussex

Hits

TII

08.09.2025 (IG), 14.09.2025

BBC Radio Sussex CD32 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital Brighton C675 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Sussex C7E5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Sussex C368 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Sussx C5E2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

MORE RADIO C8E0 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

More Radio Retro CDEF 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Nation Sussex C251 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Sussex C0D3 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

V2 Radio Sussex CDEE 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

EPG Sussex Coast E1C000CB 8 kbit/s packet data

Source: Observations, 14.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Cardiff & Newport Mid & West Wales

Swansea SW Wales

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment: G__50009 Swansea
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Carmarthen, Carmel, Kilvey Hill, Mynydd Sylen, St. Hilary
On-Air: January 2004
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Swansea SW Wales

C1AA

BBC Radio
Wales

BBC
Cymru

BBC
Cymru
2

Grt Hits
S Wales

Heart
Wales

96.4 FM
The Wave

Abs
Rock

HITS

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Mellow
Magic

Scala
Radio

Abs
90s

TII

09.01.2024

Swansea SW Wales

C1AA

BBC Radio
Wales

BBC
Cymru

BBC
Cymru
2

Grt Hits
S Wales

Heart
Wales

HITS
S W

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Mag
Clas

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

24.02.2025, 03.06.2025

BBC Radio Cymru C53B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

BBC R Cymru 2 CB3B 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

BBC Radio Wales C538 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Country Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Country Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Grt Hits S Wales C8CE 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Oldies Music

Heart Wales CF3A 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO S Wls C5B5 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO PRIDE CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Magic Classical C3FD 80 kbit/s Mono Serious Classical

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Source: Observations, 03.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Swindon & M'boro

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 10D (215.072). Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Blunsdon, Cirencester UHF, Malmesbury WT, Marlborough, Membury
On-Air: February 2003

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Swindon

C1A4			3 Heart Swindon	3 Smooth Wiltshire	3 BBC Wilts	3	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Capital UK
I	TII

16.01.2022, 19.04.2024

Swindon

C1A4			3 Heart Swindon	3 Smooth Wiltshire	3 BBC Wilts	3	3 HITS	3 Grt Hits	3 Smooth Country	3 Capital UK
I	TII

03.10.2024, 04.06.2025

BBC Radio Wilts CA32 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Swindon C0E6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Swindon C366 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO UK CEE2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Smooth Country CDE9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

Smooth Wiltshire C1D3 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Station Logos E1C000CC 8 kbit/s packet data EPG

Source: Observations, 04.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland

Tayside

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

Tayside

C19E

Tay FM

Grt Hits

Sha..
Acc..

BBC Scotland

BBC
RNanG..

Abs
Rock

Magic
Soul

Abs
70s

HITS

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

TII

28.05.2024, 08.09.2024

Tayside

C19E

Tay FM

Grt Hits

Sha..
Acc..

BBC Scotland

BBC
RNanG..

Magic
Soul

HITS

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

20.09.2024, 19.07.2025

Tayside

C19E

Tay FM

Grt Hits

Sha..
Acc..

BBC Scotland

BBC
RNanG..

Magic
Soul

Hits

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Planet
Rock

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

18.09.2025

BBC RNanGaidheal C336 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Scotland C435 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Grt Hits Tayside C1CB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Hits Radio UK C8E1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Magic Soul C3D9 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Shared Access C3CB 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Tay FM C0CB 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop 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, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Midd and Redcar South Durham

Teesside

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50054 Teesside
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Ashbourne House, Bilsdale, Brusselton, Constantine Farm, Eston Nab, Romaldkirk
On-Air: July 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Teesside

C190

HITS
TEES

Grt Hits
Tees

BBC Tees

Abs
Rock

Heart
North East

Smooth
NE

Capital
NE

Planet
Rock

Mellow
Magic

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

TII

28.05.2024

Teesside

C190

HITS
TEES

Grt Hits
Tees

BBC Tees

Heart
North East

Smooth
NE

Capital
NE

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

20.09.2024, 12.05.2025

Teesside

C190

Hits

Grt Hits
Tees

BBC Tees

Heart
North East

Smooth
NE

Capital
NE

Planet
Rock

Abs
80s

Abs
90s

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

18.09.2025

BBC Radio Tees CB34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital NE C571 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Tees C2C7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart North East C5A8 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Tees C1C7 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth NE C5A0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
NcastleGateshead Northumberland TynemthSShields

Tyne & Wear

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__50056 Tyneside
Operator: Bauer Digital Radio
Sites: Burnhope, Cale Cross House, Durham, Fenham, Hendon, Kenton, Morpeth, Newton, Shotleyfield, Weardale, Whitley Bay
On-Air: December 2000
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

Tyne & Wear

C188

HITS
NE

Grt Hits
N East

BBC
Newcastle

Abs
Rock

Capital
NE

Smooth
NE

Heart
North East

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Mellow
Magic

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

TII

28.05.2024

Tyne & Wear

C188

HITS
NE

Grt Hits
N East

BBC
Newcastle

Capital
NE

Smooth
NE

Heart
North East

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

20.09.2024, 12.05.2025

Tyne & Wear

C188

HITS
NE

Grt Hits
N East

BBC
Newcastle

Abs
Rock

Capital
NE

Smooth
NE

Heart
North East

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Mellow
Magic

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

TII

28.05.2024

Tyne & Wear

C188

HITS
NE

Grt Hits
N East

BBC
Newcastle

Capital
NE

Smooth
NE

Heart
North East

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

HITS
PRD

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

20.09.2024, 12.05.2025

Tyne & Wear

C188

Hits
NE

Grt Hits
N East

BBC
Newcastle

Capital
NE

Smooth
NE

Heart
North East

Abs
90s

Abs
80s

Planet
Rock

Hits
Prd

Abs
00s

Abs
10s

TII

18.09.2025

BBC Newcastle CA34 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Absolute 80s C3F9 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 90s C3FA 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 00s CDC1 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Absolute 10s C9EF 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Capital NE C371 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits N East C3C3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart North East C3A8 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio NE C4B0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Planet Rock C3F8 80 kbit/s Mono Rock Music

Smooth NE C3A0 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol
Bath & Midsomer Norton

Tuning to Block 10D
The frequency allocated to West Wiltshire lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 10D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

West Wiltshire

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment:
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 10D (215.072 MHz). Wohnort lists the two ensembles separately.
Sites: Bath, Crockerton, Naish Hill, Westwood
On-Air: February 2003 - October 2015 (Block 12D)
October 2015 (Block 10D)

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

This ensemble migrated from Block 12D to 10D overnight Thursday 22nd October to Friday 23rd October, 2015.

West Wiltshire

C1A5

Smooth
Wiltshire

Heart
Bath

BBC
Wilts

Heart
Wiltshire

Grt
Hits

Radio
Bath

Capital
UK

HITS

TII

03.10.2024

West Wiltshire

C1A5

Smooth
Wiltshire

Heart
Bath

BBC
Wilts

Heart
Wiltshire

Grt
Hits

Radio
Bath

Capital
UK

HITS

TII

03.10.2024, 04.06.2025

BBC Radio Wilts CC32 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital UK C47F 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits Wilts C1E6 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Bath C66B 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart Wiltshire C566 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

HITS RADIO WEST CFE2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio Bath CBEC 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Pop Music

Smooth Wiltshire C0D2 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Station Logos E1C000CD 8 kbit/s packet data EPG

Source: Observations, 04.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Birmingham
Dudley & Stourbridge Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Telford

Block 11B: 218.640 MHz
Allotment: G__50038 Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton
Operator: NOW Digital
Sites: Hazler Hill, Market Drayton, Pye Green (Badger's Hills Woods), Rhosfach Farm, Sedgley Beacon Lane, The Wrekin, Turners Hill
On-Air: February 2001
Licence Expiry: December 31st 2030

The Arqiva website has an indicative coverage map available for download.

Wolv'ton & Shrop

C18B

HITS
BC

BBC
Shropshire

BBC
Radio WM

Smooth
West Mids

Heart
West Mids

Capital

Grt
Hits

HITS
PRD

Panj

TII

02.06.2025 (HG), 04.09.2025

Wolv'ton & Shrop

C18B

Hits
BC

BBC
Shropshire

BBC
Radio WM

Smooth
West Mids

Heart
West Mids

Capital

Grt
Hits

Hits
Prd

Panj

TII

11.09.2025 (HG)

Wolv'ton & Shrop

C18B

Hits
BC

BBC
Shropshire

BBC
Radio WM

Smooth
West Mids

Heart
West Mids

Capital

Grt
Hits

Hits
Prd

Panj

TII

24.09.2025

BBC Shropshire CA33 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

BBC Radio WM C533 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

Capital C670 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Grt Hits BC & SH C2D3 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Heart West Mids C467 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio BC&Sh C6B1 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Hits Radio Pride CAEC 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Panjab Radio CED8 56 kbit/s Mono LSF Culture

Smooth West Mids C5A2 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

Small-Scale Trials

A low-power trial was run in Brighton during the Autumn of 2012 that demonstrated the feasibility of using software-defined solutions for coding and multiplexing. Ofcom awarded licences for further trials in 10 areas that have been operational since 2015. Since then, permanent licences have been advertised and a number of these have already been launched. As the successor licences come on air, these trials are progressively shutting down.

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Surrey-NSussex

Tuning to Block 8A
The frequency allocated to the Aldershot trial lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 8A 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Trial Aldershot

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: BFBS Aldershot
Trial Type: SFN (originally licensed as Single Transmitter)
Site: BFBS Aldershot (0.1 kW); Winston Churchill School Woking (0.1 kW)
On-Air: September 2015 (licence extended to December 31st 2025)

Trial Aldershot

C1CC

BFBS
Aldershot

BFBS
Beats

BFBS Gurkha

Radio
Woking

Radio
Caroline

Ne
UK

Bro

Care

B
Rad

OU
RA

OU
DA

An
Vi

07.04.2024 (DT)

Trial Aldershot

C1CC

BFBS
Aldershot

BFBS
Beats

BFBS Gurkha

Radio
Woking

Radio
Caroline

Ne
UK

Bro

Care

GLO

OU
RA

OU
DA

An
Vi

20.01.2025 (DT), 20.04.2025 (DT)

Angel Vintage CDC2 64 kbit/s Mono Oldies Music

BFBS Aldershot C691 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

BFBS Beats CED6 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

BFBS Gurkha C2FC 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Brooklands Radio C9E6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Care Radio C5F0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Social Affairs

GLOW RADIO C08D 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

News Radio UK C1DA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 News

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Rock Music

Radio Woking C5D6 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

V2 Radio CDEE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 18.09.2023
DT, 20.04.2025

Trial Birmingham

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Switch Radio
Trial Type: Single transmitter
Site: Castle Vale
On-Air: September 2015 - April 2022

Trial Birmingham

C1C9

Swi
Rad

Un
FM

Del

Gaydio

Sol
Rad

LGR

Bla
Cou

Asian Star
Radio

Big
City

Angel

Rad
Car

Li
Ra

Aw
FM

Pa
Ra

Rad
Cen

45
Rad

Rad
San

Gorge..
FM

Hop
FM

Co
Ra

CLUB
ASIA

TII

29.01.2021

Trial Birmingham

C1C9

Swi
Rad

Un
FM

Del

Gaydio

Sol
Rad

LGR

Bla
Cou

Asian Star
Radio

Po
Ra

Big
City

Angel

Rad
Car

Li
Ra

Aw
FM

Pa
Ra

Rad
Cen

45
Rad

Rad
San

Gorge..
FM

Hop
FM

Co
Ra

CLUB
ASIA

TII

26.03.2021, 16.01.2022

This ensemble is now operating as North Birmingham.

Source: Observations, 16.01.2022
DK, 17.03.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Sussex

Tuning to Block 9A
The frequency allocated to the Brighton trial lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 9A 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Trial Brighton

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Brighton & Hove Radio
Trial Type: Single transmitter
Site: Sussex Heights (0.1 kW)
On-Air: July 2015 (licence extended to December 31st 2025)

Trial Brighton

C1C5

Plat..
B

Slack

C
EAS

Radio
Rev..

Res

1
BTN

URF

Gay..

Sol
Rad

80s

Ra
Ca

Mi-
Soul

An
Vi

Atm..

Se
Ra

10-fi
.com

Sta
Sou

big

Sth

TII

16.01.2025 (RW)

Trial Brighton

C1C5

Plat..
B

Slack

C
Eas

Radio
Rev..

Res

1
BTN

URF

Gay..

Sol
Rad

80s

Ra
Ca

Mi-
Soul

An
Vi

Atm..

Se
Ra

10-fi
.com

Sta
Sou

Sth

TII

02.02.2025 (IG)

Trial Brighton

C1C5

Plat..
B

Slack

GER

Radio
Rev..

Res

1
BTN

URF

Gay..

Sol
Rad

80s

Ra
Ca

Mi-
Soul

An
Vi

Atm..

Se
Ra

0PEN
BR

Sta
Sou

Sth

TII

01.07.2025 (IG), 08.09.2025 (IG)

1BTN C5D7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

1 GERONIMO C9FF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Serious Classical

80s Rhythm C5E7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Angel Vintage CDC2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Oldies Music

Atmosphere.Radio C7D5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

CodeSouth.FM C9FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

DECADANCE BRTN CBED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Gaydio C4D0 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

GlitterBeam C3F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Mi-Soul C7D7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

0PENBROADCAST C258 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Passion Radio C4E7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Platform B C9D6 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Radio Reverb C091 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Regency Radio C3F0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Resonance Extra C8D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Select Radio CBD4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Slack City CAD4 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Solar Radio CED4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Southdown Radio C2F0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Starpoint Soul C1D5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

URF C9D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 11.12.2018
IG, 08.09.2025

Trial Bristol

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Celador Radio
Trial Type: Single transmitter
Site: County Gates
On-Air: September 2015 - November 2022

Trial Bristol

C1C8

Somer
Valley

BCfm

BFB
Gur

Hub
Rad

Ujima

Bradley
Stoke

An
Vi

Res
Extra

Clas
Hts

Gol
DAB

NOO

BOO

Eru..

Sta..

TII

01.04.2021

Trial Bristol

C1C8

Somer
Valley

BCfm

BFB
Gur

Hub
Rad

Ujima

Bradley
Stoke

An
Vi

Res
Extra

Class
Hits

Gol
DAB

NOO

BOO

Eru..

Sta..

TII

22.10.2021

*1) Services point to the same audio stream

Source: Observations, 22.10.2021
NP, 01.12.2022

Trial Cambridge

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Cambridge Digital Radio Ltd.
Trial Type: On-channel repeater
Sites: Cambridge (Hills Road), Gog Magog
On-Air: September 2015 - April 2022

Trial Cambridge

C1C4

Camb 105
Radio

Chris
Country

Zac
FM

Gaydio

Angel
Vint..

Atl

Rad
Car

Pas
Rad

Erup
Rad

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

04.01.2022 (TA)

Trial Cambridge

C1C4

Camb 105
Radio

Chris
Country

Zac
FM

Gaydio

Angel
Vint..

Atl

Rad
Car

Pas
Rad

Erup
Rad

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

16.02.2022 (TA)

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

Camb 105
Radio

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Atl

Rad
Car

Pas
Rad

Erup
Rad

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

11.04.2022 (TA)

Source: Observations, 21.10.2021
TA, 16.02.2022
digitalbitrate, 31.03.2022
SP, 22.04.2022

Trial Glasgow

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Nation Digital Investments Ltd.
Trial Type: SFN
Sites: Cambuslang; Cowcaddens
On-Air: November 2015 - October 8th 2021

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Cowcaddens	39	57	18	24
Cambuslang	39	57	19	25

Trial Glasgow

C1CA

Retune

N
9

A
V

Chr
Cou

Atm
Rad

LGR

Mat
Rad

Na
UK

BF
Sc

N
7

C
M

Pa
F

Gay

Pa
Ra

Po
Ra

4
R

R
9

R
3

A
F

Na
Ro

P
D

Nat
80

Na
Lo

Na
Da

TII

07.10.2021 (DT)

Source: Observations, 14.08.2021
DT, 07.10.2021

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

Tuning to Block 9A
The frequency allocated to the London trial lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 9A 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Trial London

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (from August 2025)
Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (September 2015 - August 2025)
Allotment:
Operator: U.DAB
Trial Type: SFN
Sites: North: Southwood Park Highgate (0.2 kW); Honor Oak Park (0.2 kW); Notting Hill Gate (0.1 kW)
On-Air: September 2015 (licence extended to December 31st 2025)

This ensemble switched from Block 9A to 9B in August 2025.

Trial London

C1C6

Delite
Radio

LGR

Nu
So

Reprezent

Res

RIN..
FM

Sol

So
R

An
Ln

Car

Res
Extra

Th
Be

AS
ST

Rv
sid

Fu
Ki

TII

30.07.2025

Trial London

C1C6

Delite
Radio

LGR

Nu
So

Reprezent

Res

RIN..
FM

Sol

So
R

An
Ln

Car

Res
Extra

Th
Be

AS
ST

Rv
sid

TII

15.09.2025 (Radiofeeds)

Angel Vintage Ln CBDB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Oldies Music

ASIAN STAR RADIO C080 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

CDNX C0EB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Delite Radio CDD4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Desi Radio CFE9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

GreekBeat Radio CFFC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

House FM C254 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

KOOL FM CDF6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LGR C092 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Liberty Radio C55A 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Religion

Love Life C7F4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

NuSound Radio CA91 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Polish Radio Ldn C1D0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Rainbow Radio C7D9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Reprezent CF84 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Resonance CAD6 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Resonance Extra C8D4 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

RINSE FM CD90 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Riverside Radio C6EC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Ruach Radio C3E8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Select Radio CBD4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Shine 879 CFF2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Soho Radio C25D 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Solar Radio CED4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Starpoint Soul C1D5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

The Beat London CFE3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 30.07.2025
Radiofeeds, 15.09.2025

Trial Manchester

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Niocast Digital
Trial Type: Single transmitter
Site: Manchester One
On-Air: August 2015 - June 2023

Trial Manchester

C1C7

Sky

Her

Pan

Rad
Dia

LGR

Gay

Mom
Spag

Sami
Swoi

XS
Man

Sun
Rad

R360

Lov
80s

Pie
Rad

Rad
Afr

Cos

Che
FM

Vo
Isla

Str
Rad

Pod

Eir

Care

Hap

TII

28.06.2023

Source: Observations, 28.06.2023

Trial Norwich

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Future Digital Norfolk
Trial Type: Single transmitter
Site: Markham Tower
On-Air: September 2015 - October 2022

Trial Norwich

C1CB

Future Radio

FDN
1

Res
Extr

Cos
Rad

Sol
Rad

Sla..

Rad
Car

Angel

Cam
105

ABA

FD
2

Zac
FM

New
Rad

Sky
Rad

FD
3

NM
1

NM
2

Sty..

Sou
Nor

Fla..

Select

TII

17.04.2022 (JR)

Source: Observations, 05.08.2020
JR, 17.04.2022
LH, 15.10.2022
digitalbitrate, 17.10.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South Hampshire

Tuning to Block 7D
The frequency allocated to the Portsmouth trial lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 7D 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Trial Portsmouth

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Angel Radio
Site: Fort Widley (0.2 kW) (migrated from Highbury College January 2016);~~Leigh Park (0.005 kW)~~(until February 2025)
On-Air: August 2015 - June 2025

The Solent Wireless website includes an indicative coverage map.

Trial Portsmouth

C1CD

80s
Rhy..

Atm
Rad

Tmr

BF
Be

BF
Po

Ea
Ra

Express
FM

Flash

Gay

Pass
Rad

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
DA

OU
RA

St
So

P
S

Ra
Ca

Sl
Ci

60s

Bi
Bi

Test
Channel

TII

02.01.2025 (DT)

Trial Portsmouth

C1CD

80s
Rhy..

Atm
Rad

Tmr

BF
Be

BF
Po

OUT..
CLA..

Ea
Ra

Express
FM

Flash

Gay

Pass
Rad

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
DA

OU
RA

St
So

P
S

Ra
Ca

Sl
Ci

60s

Bi
Bi

Test
Channel

TII

25.01.2025 (DT)

Trial Portsmouth

C1CD

80s
Rhy..

Atm
Rad

Tmr

BF
Be

BF
Po

OUT..
CLA..

z
Re

Express
FM

Flash

Gay

Pass
Rad

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
DA

OU
RA

St
So

P
S

Ra
Ca

Sl
Ci

60s

Bi
Bi

Test
Channel

TII

01.04.2025 (DT)

Trial Portsmouth

C1CD

80s
Rhy..

Atm
Rad

Tmr

BF
Be

BF
Po

OUT..
CLA..

z
Re

Express
FM

Flash

Gay

Pass
Rad

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
DA

OU
RA

St
So

Uni

Ra
Ca

Sl
Ci

60s

Bi
Bi

TII

30.04.2025 (DT)

Trial Portsmouth

C1CD

80s
Rhy..

Atm
Rad

Tmr

OUT..
CLA..

Express
FM

Flash

Gay

Pass
Rad

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
DA

OU
RA

St
So

Uni

Ra
Ca

Sl
Ci

60s

Bi
Bi

Test Channel

TII

25.05.2025 (DT)

Source: DT, 30.04.2025
DT, 25.05.2025

Small-Scale Licences

The UK regulator advertised twenty-five small-scale DAB areas in the first round on September 1st 2020. One of these has already launched. Twenty-two further areas were advertised in the second round in June 2021. Twenty-five areas are expected to be advertised in a third round in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Aberdeen

Aberdeen North

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Station House Media Unit
Site: Stewart Park Court (0.085 kW)
On-Air: January 2024

Aberdeen DAB

C200			3 Test +
I

19.01.2024 (AD)

Aberdeen DAB

C200			3 Test +	3 shmuFM +
I

19.02.2024 (AD)

Aberdeen DAB

C200			3 Test +	3 shmuFM +
I	TII

14.10.2024^*1

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

shmuFM C8F8 88 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

MEARNSFM C45C 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

NE Radio 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Ofcom awarded the licence to the sole applicant in July 2022.

Station House Media Unit

The first test transmissions were reported in January 2024.

*1) A service appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.

Source: Observations, 14.10.2024
G, 27.06.2025
OF, 15.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Aberdeen South Block 7D: 194.064 MHz Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Aberystwyth Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: When Ofcom invited expressions of interest, none were received in relation to Aberystwyth. This area was nevertheless advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
Block 9C had originally been mentioned as the frequency for this area, but 9C is now allocated to the local ensemble Ceredigion. Ofcom's frequency plan of October 2024 lists Block 9B for this area. *1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Alton, Petersfield, Haslemere & Bordon

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Provincial DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8A.

Provincial DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Andover Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Anglesey & North Gwynedd Block 9C: MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Arbroath, Carnoustie & Montrose Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ards Peninsula

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: East Antrim Community SSDAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was originally advertised in Round Four in July 2022.
No applications were received.
The area was re-advertised in Round Seven.
One application was received:

East Antrim Community SSDAB Limited (t/a Ards Community SSDAB)

The licence was awarded in July 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 25.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Armagh Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ashford & Dungeness

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Ashford DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9C.

Ashford DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ayr, Troon & Irvine

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Muxcast 9 Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. Two applications were received:

In February 2025, the licence was awarded to Muxcast 9 Ltd.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ayrshire North Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: North Ayrshire Broadcasting Ltd. Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. One application was received. In February 2025, the licence was awarded to North Ayrshire Broadcasting Ltd.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 21.02.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ballymena Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Banbury & Bicester

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Sites:
On-Air: This area was originally advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. Two applications were received.

MAXXWAVE Ltd
NOxDAB

The licence was awarded to NOxDAB in May 2023.
The licence was subsequently revoked in October 2024.
NOxDAB had informed Ofcom that it no longer intended to proceed to launch and would be unlikely to re-apply should the licence be readvertised.

The area was re-advertised in Round Seven.
One application was received:

Maxxwave Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Barnsley Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Barnstaple & Bideford Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Barrow-in-Furness

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Furness Broadcast Media CIC Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Furness Broadcast Media CIC Ltd

The licence was awarded in March 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Berks & North Hants

Basingstoke

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator:
Site: Basingstoke (0.25 kW)
On-Air: December 2024
November 2022 - November 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Basingstoke - Broadmere	03	03	15	21

Source: IK, 25.01.2025

Basingstoke

C1DF			1 OUT +	1 OUT DAN +	1 OUT CLAS +	3 B +	3 HR +	3
I	TII

04.12.2024 (JK)

Basingstoke

C1DF			1 OUT +	1 OUT DAN +	1 OUT CLAS +	3 B +	3 HR +	3 Angel Vintage	3
I	TII

25.01.2025 (IK)

Angel Vintage CDC2 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Oldies Music

BasingstokeRadio C2C6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

HR BASINGSTOKE C3C6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

OUTREACH CLASSIC C144 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BasDAB Logos E1C000D9 16 kbit/s packet data

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in June 2021. The first transmissions were seen in November 2022. The operator subsequently went into Voluntary Liquidation and transmissions ceased in November 2023.

Source: IK, 25.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
West Wiltshire Bristol

Bath & Midsomer Norton

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Bath Digital Radio CIC
Sites: Bath University (0.1 kW),
Midsomer Norton - Clandown (0.15 kW)
On-Air: December 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Clandown	23	35	01	01
Bath University	23	35	16	22

Table Source: Ofcom, 06.01.2025
(Wohnort observed a transmitter using
Main:01 Sub:02 on 04.06.2025)

Bath & NESomerst

C21C			2 SMR VLLY +	3
I	TII

04.06.2025

SOMER VALLEY C081 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000E7 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in June 2023.

*1) Transmitter information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 06.01.2025
IC, 16.03.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3
Herts Beds Bucks

Bedford

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: In2DAB Ltd
Site: Bedford Murdock Road (0.15 kW)
On-Air: February 2024

The operator's website includes
an indicative coverage map.

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio
I	TII

10.02.2024 (DT)

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio	3 DIV +	3 Bla.. +
I	TII

27.02.2024 (DT)

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Har +	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio	3 DIV +	3 Bla.. +
I	TII

13.03.2024 (DT)

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Har +	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio	3 DIV +	3 Bla.. +
I	TII

18.03.2024 (DT), 15.04.2024

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Har +	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio	3 DIV +	3 Bla.. +
I	TII

23.07.2024 (JC)

In2DAB Bedford

C205			3 In2Beats Bedford	3 Angel Vint.. +	3 Bedford Radio	3 Bla.. +
I	TII

24.09.2025

Angel Vintage CDC2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Oldies Music

Bedford Radio C7F9 80 kbit/s Mono Current Affairs

BlackCat Radio CF9D 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

In2Beats Bedford C792 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Three applications were received:

The regulator awarded the licence to In2DAB Ltd in August 2022.
The first transmissions were reported in February 2024.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Northern Ireland

Belfast & Lisburn

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Lagan SSDAB Ltd
Sites: Belfast Grand Central (0.15 kW),
Lisburn Mullaghglass (0.05 kW)
On-Air: January 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Grand Central	19	25	15	21
Mullaghglass	19	25	16	22

Source: Observations, 31.01.2024

Belfast

C206

Lik
ON

Lik
PO

Lik
RE

Tmr

Dan

Dan
Ant

L
CN

Lis

EIR

TII

30.01.2024, 13.04.2024

Belfast

C206

Lik
ON

Lik
PO

Lik
RE

Dan

Dan
Ant

L
CN

Lis

EIR

TII

24.08.2024

Belfast

C206

Lik
ON

Lik
PO

Lik
RE

Dan

Dan
Ant

L
CN

Lis

EIR

Car

VoI

Cos

Bla

Lag

TII

11.12.2024, 12.12.2024

Belfast

C206

Lik
ON

Lik
PO

Lik
RE

Dan

Dan
Ant

L
CN

Lis

EIR

Car

VoI

Cos

Bla

Lag

Ene

TII

31.03.2025

Belfast

C206

B
89

BF
NI

Blast
Xt

Dan

Dan
Ant

Cos

EIRE..

Ene

Lagan

Lisb..

L
CT

Lik
ON

Lik
PO

Lik
RE

Car

VoI

Clas
Hits

Wil
NI

TII

09.05.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

Belfast 89 C08B 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Best City Radio 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1

BFBS NI C497 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Blast Xtra C140 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Classic Hits NI C156 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Cosoro Radio CDDD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

DanceLand CBCC 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

EIREWAVE C7C4 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Energy 106 C24C 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Lagan Radio C148 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Like COUNTRY C1F8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Like ONE CEEB 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Lisburn Live C4FD 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Religion

Wild Country NI CAF9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Country Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Lagan SSDAB Limited in July 2022. The first transmissions were reported in January 2024.

Source: Observations, 09.05.2025
PH, 30.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Berkshire North & South Oxfordshire Block 9A/9C: (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Berwickshire & North Roxburgh

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1
Allotment:
Operator: ~~Tower DAB Ltd~~
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. The area was previously listed as "Scottish Borders".
One application was received.

TOWER DAB

The licence was awarded to Tower DAB Ltd in July 2023. Ofcom revoked the licence in January 2025. The operator has requested that the area be readvertised. The regulator will consider doing so and may consider adjusting the advertised area. Potential applicants are invited to comment on that as well as the timing of any potential re-advertisement.
This area is planned to be re-advertised as part of Round 8, with the area being enlarged to include Hawick & Jedburgh. Wohnort is minded to change this listing back to "Scottish Borders" at some point. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Biggleswade & North Hertford

Block 7D, 8A, 8B or 9B: (tba)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. In the batch of awards announced in July 2024, this area was not mentioned.

SG1SCOMMS Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Birmingham

Tuning to Block 9A
The frequency allocated to this ensemble lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 9A 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Birmingham North

Block 9A: 192.720 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Switch Radio
Sites: Aston (0.08 kW), Castle Vale (0.08 kW),
Chelmsley Wood (0.08 kW),
Sutton Coldfield (Redway Court) (0.08 kW)
On-Air: April 2022

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Chelmsley Wood	13	19	04	04
Sutton Coldfield (Redway Court)	13	19	06	06
Aston	13	19	13	19
Castle Vale	13	19	15	21

Source: DK, 30.01.2023

North Birmingham

C1C9

Un
FM

Swi
Rad

Om
UK

Rajo

Ho
FM

Ra
XL

Gay..

Co
Ra

Brit
Asia

DSR

45
Ra

BO
LT

RC
24

Pa
Ra

De
Ra

Club
Asia

Blk
Ctry

Ra
Ca

Sa
Ra

TII

06.07.2025 (HG)

North Birmingham

C1C9

Un
FM

Swi
Rad

R
M

Om
UK

Rajo

Ho
FM

Ra
XL

Gay..

Co
Ra

Brit
Asia

DSR

45
Ra

BO
LT

RC
24

Pa
Ra

De
Ra

Club
Asia

Blk
Ctry

Ra
Ca

Sa
Ra

TII

30.07.2025, 24.09.2025

45 Radio CCE0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Black Country CB81 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BRMB C580 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Club Asia Radio C7EA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Cosoro Radio CDDD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Delite Radio CDD4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Fun Kids PopHits C1C4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Hope FM C1E7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

HousePartyRadio C6C4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

L Greek Radio C092 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Lyca Radio C142 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Omega Radio UK C7FB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Panjab Radio CED8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Caroline C6D6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Maria C9EA 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio XL CFC0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Rajo Radio C6F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

RC 24 C0DB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Sabras Radio C5CC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Switch Radio CAF6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Unity FM C096 48 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Religion

Voice of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Religion

EPG and Logos E1C000DD 16 kbit/s packet data MOT

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the single applicant, Switch Radio, in July 2021.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Birmingham

Birmingham South

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: South Birmingham Digital Radio
Site: Metropolitan House (0.15 kW), Wharf Lane (0.2 kW)
On-Air: December 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Solihull	13	19	13	19
Five Ways	13	19	16	22

Source: NP, 16.01.2023

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Cl
As

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Bi
Ci

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

TII

13.03.2024 (HG)

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

TII

17.07.2024 (HG), 03.09.2024

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

TII

21.12.2024 (HG), 08.03.2025 (HG)

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

BO
LT

TII

02.06.2025 (HG)

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

BO
LT

TII

09.06.2025 (HG)

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Bl
Do

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

BO
LT

TII

06.07.2025 (HG)

South Birmingham

C1E9

Uni
FM

R
Ma

Bru
Rad

FK
No

R
XL

A..

Club
Asia

Sa
Ra

Fu
Ki

Brit
Asia

Apn
Awa

DSR

BO
LT

TII

03.08.2025 (HG), 06.08.2025

AMBUR RADIO C089 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Asian Air Radio C155 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BRMB C580 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Brumside Radio C3F5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Club Asia Radio C7EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Fun Kids NonStop CFF5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gulshan Radio CD97 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Hope FM C1E7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Lyca Radio C142 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Apni Awaz C8C3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Radio Maria Eng C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio XL CFC0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Sabras Radio C5CC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 No PTy

Skylab Radio C3DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Switch Radio CAF6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Unity FM C096 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Voice Of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Logos+Schedules E1C000DB 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to South Birmingham Digital Radio in July 2021. There were two other applicants. The first transmissions were reported in December 2022.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Lancashire Morecambe Bay
Preston&Chorley

Blackpool

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Fun Coast Digital
Site: Blackpool Tower (0.1 kW)
On-Air: September 2022

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Gli

Coa

Pan

Jui

Red
Ros

TII

07.01.2024, 04.09.2024

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Coa

Red
Ros

TII

09.10.2024, 24.11.2024

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Coa

Red
Ros

TII

06.12.2024, 31.01.2025

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Coa

Red
Ros

TII

12.02.2025, 09.03.2025

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Coa

Fri

Red
Ros

TII

03.04.2025, 18.08.2025

Blackpool

C1DC

Cen

Hap

Coa

Fri

TII

04.09.2025

45 Radio CFDD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

BLACKPOOL RADIO C41C 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Central Radio NW C8C2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Coastal Radio CBC4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DUNE RADIO C1D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Frisk Radio C2F2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HouseParty Radio C6C4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

WBPL WOW BLACKPL C4C5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Three applications were received:

Fun Coast Digital
Three Piers Radio
Tower DAB

Ofcom awarded the licence to Fun Coast Digital in May 2022.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester

Bolton & Bury

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Bolton Bury DAB Radio
Sites: Dove Mill (0.06 kW), Tottington (0.1 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Dove Mill	0F	15	09	09
Tottington	0F	15	0B	11

Source: Observations, 23.10.2023
NP, 23.10.2023

Bolton & Bury

C1F5			3 Bolt FM +	3 Pan Soul +	3 Gay.. +	3 Hap +	3 RVR +	3 Co +	3 AT +	3
I	TII

08.07.2024, 10.12.2024

Bolton & Bury

C1F5

Bolt
FM

Pan
Soul

Gay..

Hap

RVR

TII

19.12.2024

Bolton & Bury

C1F5			3 Bolt FM +	3 Gay.. +	3 Hap +	3 RVR +	3 Co +	3 AT +	3 Ni +	3
I	TII

03.01.2025, 12.02.2025

Bolton & Bury

C1F5			3 Bolt FM +	3 Gay.. +	3 Hap +	3 RVR +	3 Co +	3 AT +	2 Nif +	3
I	TII

13.03.2025, 04.09.2025

ATLANTIC 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Bolton FM C09F 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cosoro Radio CDDD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Gaydio C897 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nifty Radio UK C14F 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

RochValleyRadio C7FD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000DE 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Bolton Bury DAB Radio in May 2022.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Bournemouth & Boscombe

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: BH Community DAB Limited
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
Three applications were received:

The licence was awarded to BH Community DAB Limited in October 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bradfrd&Huddersf

Bradford

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Bradford Digital Media
(Infocus Digital Media/Raghvir Singh Sangha)
Sites: Baildon (0.05 kW), Eccleshill (0.35 kW),
Northcote (0.1 kW), Undercliffe (0.1 kW)
On-Air: July 2022

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Bailidon	3A	58	06	06
Undercliffe	3A	58	15	21
Eccleshill	3A	58	17	23

Source: JK, 10.09.2022
Ofcom, 15.09.2023

Bradford DAB

C1DD

Sunrise
Radio

Gt
Yor

Voi

Pan

Brit
Asia

LDC

Mar

Apn
Awa

Sunrise
Gold

All

Dan

Dry

Aka

MGR

Cul

TII

29.01.2025

Bradford DAB

C1DD

Sunrise
Radio

Asi..
Rad

Gt
Yor

Voi

Pan

Brit
Asia

LDC

Mar

Apn
Awa

Sunrise
Gold

All

Dan

Dry

Aka

MGR

Cul

TII

09.03.2025 (JK), 19.03.2025

Bradford DAB

C1DD

Sunrise
Radio

Asi..
Rad

Gt
Yor

Voi

Pan

Brit
Asia

LDC

Mar

Apn
Awa

Sunrise
Gold

All

Dan

Dry

Aka

Cul

TII

26.07.2025, 18.09.2025

Akash Radio C8F4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Allstar Radio C3FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Bfd Asian Radio C24D 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

CultureCityRadio C5C6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Dance Asia Radio C8C5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Drystone Radio C596 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Great Yorkshire C5D9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LDCRadio CAC3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Marefa Radio CBC3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Panjab Radio CED8 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Radio Apni Awaz C8C3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Sunrise Gold C6C3 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

Sunrise Radio CECB 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to Bradford Digital Media in July 2021. There were three other applicants.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Brecon Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Bridgend Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. No applications were received.
Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Bridgwater

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Sedgemoor FM CIC
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded to Sedgemoor FM CIC in July 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 25.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Brighton

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Brighton & Hove Digital Radio CIC
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 7D.

Brighton & Hove Digital Radio CIC

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol

Bristol East & Keynsham

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Bristol Digital Radio
(BCfm/Bradley Stoke Radio/Ujima)
Sites: Clifton (0.018 kW), Keynsham (0.06 kW), Knowle (0.015 kW)
On-Air: November 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Keynsham	23	35	08	08
Clifton	23	35	13	19
Knowle	23	35	15	21

Source: NP, 01.12.2022

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

NO..

KTC

Gay

DEC

BAS

TII

13.05.2023, 13.06.2023

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

Fu
Na

KTC

Gay

DEC

BAS

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

TII

23.01.2024

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

Fu
Na

FK
Pa

KTC

Gay

DEC

BAS

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

TII

19.04.2024

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

Fu
Na

FK
Pa

KTC

Gay

DEC

BAS

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

Sel

TII

03.10.2024

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

Fu
Na

FK
Pa

KTC

Gay

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

Sel

TII

04.06.2025

Bristol - East

C1D3

SOM

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

Fu
Na

Fu
Pa

KTC

Gay

DEC

Fu
Ki

Sel

TII

06.08.2025

BCfm C6D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Bradley Stoke C987 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DECADANCE BRSTL CFF3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Fun Kids Naps C7C1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Fun Kids Party C4FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

KTCR CB53 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Maria Eng C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Select Radio CBD4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

SOMER VALLEY C081 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ujima CFBD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000D4 8 kbit/s packet data EPG

Ofcom advertised this Round One area as "Bristol East, Mangotsfield & Keynsham" on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in June 2021. The first transmissions were reported in November 2022.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol

Bristol West

Block 12D: 229.072 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Severnside Digital Radio
(BCfm/Bradley Stoke Radio/Ujima)
Sites: Kings Weston (0.08 kW), UWE (0.1 kW)
On-Air: November 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
UWE	24	36	11	17
Kings Weston	24	36	12	18

Source: NP, 01.12.2022

Bristol - West

C1D4

Hub
Rad

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

NO..

Gay

DEC

TII

06.04.2023, 21.08.2023

Bristol - West

C1D4

Hub
Rad

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

FK
Jr

Gay

DEC

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

TII

19.04.2024

Bristol - West

C1D4

Hub
Rad

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

FK
Jr

Gay

DEC

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

Sel

TII

03.10.2024

Bristol - West

C1D4

Hub
Rad

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

FK
Jr

Gay

Fu
Ki

SWU

KOOL
FM

Sel

Thor

TII

04.06.2025

Bristol - West

C1D4

Hub
Rad

BC
fm

Uji

B
Sto

FK
Jr

Gay

DEC

Fu
Ki

Sel

Thor

TII

06.08.2025

BCfm C6D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Bradley Stoke C987 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

DECADANCE BRSTL CFF3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Fun Kids Jr NStp C5FC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Hub Radio C4D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Maria Eng C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Select Radio CBD4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Thornbury Radio C046 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ujima Radio CFBD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000DA 8 kbit/s packet data EPG

Ofcom advertised this area as "Clevedon, Avonmouth & Filton" on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in June 2021.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Bromsgrove, Kidderminster & Redditch Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Herts Beds Bucks

Buckinghamshire North

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Bucks DAB Ltd
Sites: Buckingham Garden Centre (0.2 kW), Aylesbury - Council Offices (0.2 kW)
On Air: July 2024

Bucks DAB

C209			2 Bucks Radio
I	TII

23.09.2024, 24.09.2025

Bucks Radio C9FA 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received:

Bucks DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded to Bucks DAB Ltd in May 2023. The first signals were reported in July 2024.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Buckinghamshire South Block 7D, 8B, 9B or 9C: (tba) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Burton-on-Trent & Lichfield Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Bury St Edmunds, Thetford & Mildenhall Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Cambridge

Tuning to Block 9C
The frequency allocated to Cambridge lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 9C 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Cambridge

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Cambridge Digital Radio Ltd.
Site: Coldham's Road (0.1 kW), Gog Magog (0.075 kW)
On-Air: March 31st - April 4th 2022 (tests)
April 2022 -

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The sole applicant was awarded the licence on March 31st 2021. During a transition period from Trial to permanent service, this ensemble was broadcast for a while on both Blocks 7D (the frequency of the trial) and 9C.

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Gog Magog	15	21	02	02
Coldham's Road	15	21	05	05

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

Camb 105
Radio

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Atl

Rad
Car

Pas
Rad

Erup
Rad

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

11.04.2022 (TA)

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

Rad
Car

Camb 105
Radio

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Boss
ATL

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

Gli

03.01.2023 (TA)

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

Rad
Car

Camb 105
Radio

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Boss
ATL

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

San

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

Gli

14.02.2023

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

Rad
Car

Camb 105
Radio

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Boss
ATL

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

Styl
Rad

Ra
X

Gli

07.07.2023 (TA)

Cambridge SSDAB

C1C4

CamDAB
Test

Rad
Car

Camb 105
Radio

LAS

Zac
FM

Angel
Vint..

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

Fut

Rad
X

Gli

05.06.2024 (TA)

Cambridge 2

C1C4

CamDAB
Test

Rad
Car

Cam
Radio

LAS

Zac
FM

R
Ma

Angel
Vint..

Res
Ext

HCR
104

New
UK

Fla

Fut

Rad
X

Gli

24.02.2025 (CM)

Angel Vintage CDC2 64 kbit/s Mono Oldies Music

Cambridge Radio C791 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

CamDAB Test CDC0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

CarolineFlashbak CBD5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Future Radio CBD6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

GlitterBeam C3F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HCR104fm CA8A 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

LASER558 C5FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Pop Music

News Radio UK C1DA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 News

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Radio Maria C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio Xtra C7DC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Resonance Extra C8D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

ZackFM C084 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 14.02.2023^*1
CM, 24.02.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Canterbury

Block 7D: 194.064
Allotment:
Operator: Canterbury DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 7D.

Canterbury DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South East Wales

Cardiff

Block 10D: 215.072 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Cardiff DAB Ltd. (Niocast/Chris Hurst/Radio Cardiff)
Sites: Birchwood Lane (0.07 kW),
Barry (Awberry House) (0.07 kW), Mynydd Machen (0.025 kW)
On-Air: October 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Barry	24	36	0D	13
Cardiff	24	36	0E	14
Mynydd Machen	24	36	17	23

Ofcom: 15.09.2023

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Nat
80

Gay

XL
UK

TII

06.04.2023

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Nat
80

Gay

XL
UK

TII

13.05.2023

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Nat
80

Gay

XL
UK

Bro
Rad

TII

21.08.2023

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Gay

XL
UK

Bro
Rad

Roo

TII

19.04.2024

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Wig..

Gay

XL
UK

Bro
Rad

Roo

TII

04.09.2024

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Wig..

88
CF

Gay

Bro
Rad

Roo

TII

04.06.2025

Cardiff

C1E0

AW
Ra..

Vo
Is..

Car..

Wig..

88
CF

Gay

Bro
Rad

Roo

TII

06.08.2028

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

AspenWaite Radio CCEA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Boom Light C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Bro Radio CB90 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

GTFM C781 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

News Radio UK C1DA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 News

Radio Cardiff CD5F 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Wigwam C8FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Rookwood Sound C4F8 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Voice of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. There were two applicants. The licence was awarded on May 5th 2021. The first transmissions were reported in October 2022.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Carlisle & Penrith

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Cumbria.Digital Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received.

Cumbria.Digital Ltd

The licence was awarded in April 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Catterick, Ripon & Thirsk Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. No applications were received.
Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Chelmsford

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Chelmsford Digital Radio Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 7D.

Chelmsford Digital Radio Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester

Cheshire East

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Cheshire East DAB
Sites: Sutton Common (0.09 kW), Wythenshawe (0.1 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Wythenshawe	2B	43	02	02
Sutton Common	2B	43	0C	12

Source: Ofcom, 16.11.2023

Cheshire East

C1FE			3 Hap +	3 MIX +	3 Cos +	3 Pa +	3 Sk +	3 Silk +
I	TII

09.07.2024, 11.10.2024

Cheshire East

C1FE			3 Hap +	3 MIX +	3 Cos +	3 Pa +	3 Sk +	3 Silk +	3 FG +
I	TII

10.12.2024^*1, 04.01.2025^*1

Cheshire East

C1FE			3 Hap +	3 MIX +	3 Cos +	3 Sk +	3 Silk +	3 Lov 80s +
I	TII

12.02.2025, 13.03.2025

Cheshire East

C1FE			3 Hap +	3 MIX +	3 Cos +	3 STRA +	3 Sk +	3 Silk +	3 Lov 80s +
I	TII

15.04.2025, 05.05.2025

Cheshire East

C1FE			3 Hap +	3 MIX +	3 STRA +	3 Sk +	3 Silk +	3 Lov 80s +	3 88 CF +
I	TII

12.07.2025, 04.09.2025

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cheshire's MIX56 CBF5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cheshire's Silk C69B 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Love 80s MCR C9D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Skylab Radio C3DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

STRAWBERRY C1DE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Cheshire East DAB in May 2022.

*1) This service appeared to be running without an audio stream when these snapshots were taken.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool NE Wales W Chesh

Cheshire Mid

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Niocast Digital Ltd
Site: Northwich (0.1 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			3 Cos +
I	TII

11.10.2024

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			1 STRAWB +	3 Cos +
I	TII

10.12.2024, 04.01.2025

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			1 STRAWB +
I	TII

12.02.2025

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			1 STRAWB +	1 Radio Maria +
I	TII

24.02.2025 (JK), 05.05.2025

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			1 Radio Maria +
I	TII

12.07.2025, 18.08.2025

Cheshire Mid

C1FC			1 Cheshire +	1 Radio Maria +
I	TII

04.09.2025^*1

CheshireONE C558 48 kbit/s DAB+^*1 Varied Speech

Radio Maria C9EA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

*1) At the time of this observation, the service appeared to be running without an audio stream.

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Cheshire Radio in May 2022. The regulator approved the licence be transferred to Niocast Digital Ltd in June 2025.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool NE Wales W Chesh

Chester & Ellesmere Port Block : (tbc *4) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
*4) The frequency was not referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Chesterfield Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Chippenham & Malmesbury Block 7D: 194.064 MHz MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Cirencester Block 7D/9C: (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Lancashire

Clitheroe Block 8B/9A: (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021. One group, Mouse Mat Media, had announced its inention to apply for this area, but by closing date, no applications had been received.
		kbit/s
*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Colchester & Clacton

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Essex DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9A.

Essex DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Coleraine Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester Stoke & Stafford

Congleton & Leek

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Moorlands DAB
Site: Rails Farm (0.19 kW)
On-Air: May 2023

Congleton & Leek

C1E6			1 Blue Sky +	3 Chu +	3 Hap +	3 Silk +	3 Moo +	1 Blue Sky DAB
I	TII

14.04.2025, 31.05.2025

Congleton & Leek

C1E6			1 Blue Sky +	3 Hap +	3 Silk +	3 Moo +	1 Blue Sky DAB
I	TII

12.07.2025, 24.09.2025

Blue Sky Radio CFC7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Blue Sky DAB C255 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Cheshire's Silk C69B 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio CCF6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Moorlands Radio CC82 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Moorlands DAB in May 2022.
*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Cookstown & Dungannon Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Corby & Kettering Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Kettering & Corby Broadcasting Company Ltd Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. Two applications were received: Corby & Kettering SSDAB Ltd Kettering & Corby Broadcasting Company Ltd The licence was awarded to Kettering & Corby Broadcasting Company Ltd in April 2025.
Massive Hits		kbit/s
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Cornwall East Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Coventry

Coventry

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Coventry Community Digital Radio CIC
Site: William Batchelor House (0.06 kW)
On-Air: December 2022

Coventry SSDAB

C1E3

Vanny
Radio

Radio
Plus

Radio
Panj

Panjab
Radio

R
X

Brit
Asia

TII

15.04.2024, 02.06.2024

Coventry SSDAB

C1E3

Vanny
Radio

Radio
Plus

Radio
Panj

Panjab
Radio

R
X

Brit
Asia

TII

19.12.2024

Coventry SSDAB

C1E3

Vanny
Radio

Radio
Plus

Radio
Panj

Panjab
Radio

R
X

Brit
Asia

Coventry
SSDAB

TII

23.02.2025, 30.07.2025

Coventry SSDAB

C1E3

Vanny
Radio

Radio
Plus

Radio
Panj

Panjab
Radio

R
X

Brit
Asia

Coventry
SSDAB

TII

24.09.2025

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Coventry SSDAB C550 256 kbit/s Stereo Varied Speech

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Panjab Radio CED8 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF^*1 Varied Speech

Radio Panj CFC6 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Varied Speech

Radio Plus C3C1 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Radio XL CFC0 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Vanny Radio CCC2 80 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Varied Speech

Voice of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Three applications were received. The regulator awarded the licence to Coventry Community Digital Radio CIC in August 2022. The first transmissions were reported in December 2022. The operator launched the ensemble in January 2023.

*1) It was not possible to decode an audio stream during these observations.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Stoke & Stafford

Crewe, Nantwich & Whitchurch

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: South Cheshire DAB
Site: Cheshire College South & West Site (0.2 kW)
On-Air: May 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Cheshire College^*1	01	01	05	05

Observations: 29.05.2023, 07.08.2025
*1) Wohnort assesses it to be unlikely that these values would have been allocated to this site by the regulator.

Crewe & Nantwich

C1E7			1 Blue Sky +	3 Si +	3 The Cat +
I	TII

05.02.2025 (JK), 08.03.2025

Crewe & Nantwich

C1E7			1 Blue Sky +	3 Si +	3 The Cat +	1 Blue Sky DAB
I	TII

14.04.2025, 24.09.2025

Blue Sky Radio CFC7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Blue Sky DAB C255 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Cheshire's Silk C69B 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The Cat C78C 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to South Cheshire DAB in May 2022.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Cumbernauld & Coatbridge

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Tower DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Tower DAB Ltd

In February 2025, the licence was awarded to Tower DAB Ltd.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Derby

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1
Allotment:
Operator:
Sites:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to Derby DAB Ltd in June 2023.

Derby DAB Ltd
SubDigital Derby Ltd

Ofcom revoked the award in November 2024 following Derby DAB's request. The operator expressed an interest in reapplying at a later date.
This area is planned to be re-advertised in Round 8. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
N. Ireland

Derry/Londonderry

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Foyle DAB
Site: Sheriffs Road (0.2 kW), Strabane - Evish Road (0.1 kW)
On-Air: August 2022

FoyleDAB

C1DE			3 R- Rad.. +	3 Juice +	3 VOI +	3 Drive +	3 POD +
I

12.10.2022, 08.08.2023

FoyleDAB

C1DE			3 R- Rad.. +	3 VOI +	3 Drive +	3 POD +
I	TII

30.01.2024

FoyleDAB

C1DE			3 R- Rad.. +	3 VOI +	3 Drive +	3 POD +	3 EIR +
I	TII

24.08.2024^*1

Drive105 Radio C6C2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

EIREWAVE C7C4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

PODCAST RADIO C7EB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2^*1 Varied Speech

R-Radio C9C6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Voice Of Islam C6D7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
The licence was awarded in February 2021. The ensemble began transmissions in August 2022.

*1) This service appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.

Source: Observations, 24.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Devon East

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: ExeDAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

ExeDAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in April 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Sheffield

Doncaster

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Higher Rhythm Ltd
Sites: Doncaster - Shaftesbury House (0.2 kW),
Thorne – Bridge Street (0.025 kW)
On-Air: August 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Doncaster	2D	45	0C	12

Source: JK, 26.08.2024

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +
I	TII

26.08.2024 (JK)

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +	3 Roth +	3 Rad Esse +
I	TII

30.09.2024

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +	3 Roth +	3 Rad Esse +	3 Dia +
I	TII

04.12.2024 (JK)

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +	3 Top Rizz +	3 Rad Esse +	3 Dia +	3 TMC +
I	TII

09.02.2025 (JK)

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +	3 Top Rizz +	3 Shef Essn +	3 Dia +	3 TMC +
I	TII

12.03.2025 (JK), 27.05.2025

Doncaster DAB

C207			3 Sine +	3 Donc +	3 Top Rizz +	3 Shef Essn +	3 Roth +	3 TMC +
I	TII

26.07.2025

Doncaster Radio C1EF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Rother Radio CCF3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Sheff Essentials C2F6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Sine FM C896 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

TMCR C887 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Top Rizz Radio C153 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in March 2023. The first transmissions were reported in August 2024.

Source: Observations, 26.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Birmingham Wolv'ton & Shrop

Dudley & Stourbridge

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Digimux Ltd
Sites: Brierley Hill - St Michaels (0.12 kW), Dudley - King Street (0.05 kW)
On-Air: October 2022

Dudley-Sbridge

C1DB			3 Bla +	3 BC XTR +	3 Ga +	3 Gor +	3 Sky +	3 Swi +	3 Brit Asia +	3 DSR +
I	TII

16.03.2024 (HG), 03.09.2024

Dudley-Sbridge

C1DB			3 Bla +	3 BC Xtra +	3 Ga +	3 Gor +	3 Sky +	3 Swi +	3 Brit Asia +	3 DSR +
I	TII

21.12.2024 (HG), 06.08.2025

Black Country CB81 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Blk Ctry Xtra C7F6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gorgeous C7DE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Skylab Radio C3DD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Switch Radio CAF6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded in June 2021. There were two other applicants. The first signals were first reported in October 2022.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Dundee & East Fife Block 8A/9C?: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. No applications were received. This area is planned to be advertised in Round 8, with the area extended to include the former East Fife licence area.. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Dunfermline & Kinross Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area has not yet been advertised, but Ofcom revealed in an announcement about a coverage extension for Stirling & Falkirk that Dunfermline & Kinross is to be advertised in Round Eight. This area is planned to be advertised in Round 8 as an enlarged area "South West Fife", which will include the previous Glenrothes & Kirkaldy area. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Durham Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

East Fife

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: ~~C.I. Broadcasting Ltd~~
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received.

C.I. Broadcasting Ltd

The licence was awarded to C.I. Broadcasting Ltd in July 2023. Ofcom subsequently revoked the award in November 2024. The operator had informed the regulator that it no longer intended to proceed to launch. C.I. Broadcasting has suggested that Ofcom should instead advertise licences for ‘Dundee and North East Fife’ licence (covering Dundee, St Andrews and Cupar) and a ‘South West Fife’ licence (covering Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and the Leven/Methil area). Ofcom will consider the suggestion and has invited comments from any potential applicant but notes that a previous advertisement for Dundee produced no applicants.
This area is planned to be advertised in Round 8 as part of an enlarged "Dundee & East Fife " area. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Lancashire

East Lancs

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: BBD Digital
Sites: Royal Blackburn Hospital (0.1 kW); Spen Height Burnley (0.1 kW); Accrington Academy (0.03 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Burnley	2C	44	08	08
Blackburn	2C	44	0A	10
Accrington	2C	44	0B	11

Source: RM, 25.10.2023

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Red Rose +	3 Dry.. +
I	TII

16.11.2023, 05.01.2024

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Red Rose +	3 Dry.. +	3 San.. +
I	TII

01.02.2024, 05.05.2024

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Red Rose +	3 Dry.. +	3 San.. +	3 SPI.. +
I	TII

09.07.2024, 12.02.2025

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Bur Col +	3 Dry.. +	3 San.. +	3 SPI.. +
I	TII

16.02.2025

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Bur Col +	3 Dry.. +	3 SPI.. +	3 Fri.. +
I	TII

04.05.2025

East Lancs DAB

C1FA			3 Sunrise Radio +	3 Sunrise Gold +	3 Cen +	3 Bur Col +	3 Dry.. +	3 Bur +	3 SPI.. +	3 Fri.. +
I	TII

12.07.2025, 18.08.2025

Burnley College C24B 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Central Radio NW C8C2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Drystone Radio C596 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Burnley C342 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

SPICE DIGITAL C8FC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Sunrise Gold C6C3 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

Sunrise Radio CECB 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

The UK regulator advertised this area as Blackburn, Burnley & Darwen in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Three applications were received:

Ofcom awarded the licence to BBD Digital in May 2022. Transmissions began in October 2023.

Source: Observations, 18.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Lincolnshire

East Lincolnshire

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: East Lincolnshire Broadcasting CIC
Sites: Boston - Riverside Ind Est (0.5 kW), Highfield Farm (2.5 kW)
On-Air: January 2025

East Lincs Dab

C21E			3 E Lincs DAB
I	TII

30.01.2025 (JK), 26.07.2025

E Lincs DAB C550 256 kbit/s Stereo Varied Speech

This area was advertised as Boston, Spalding & Skegness in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in June 2023.
The first transmissions were reported in January 2025.

Source: Observations, 26.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester

East Manchester

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Credible Focus
Sites: Burnedge (0.1 kW), Hathershaw (0.05 kW), Oldham (0.07 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Burnedge	2B	43	01	01
Hathershaw	2B	43	03	03
Oldham	2B	43	05	05

Source: RM, 16.11.2023

East Manchester

C1FB			3 Moms Spag +	3 Cres +	3 Oldh +	3 Heri +	3 BUZZ MCR +	3 Atl.. +	3 RVR +
I	TII

09.07.2024

East Manchester

C1FB			3 Moms Spag +	3 Cres +	3 Oldh +	3 Heri +	3 BUZZ MCR +	3 Atl.. +	3 RVR +	3 Gay +
I	TII

23.07.2024 (JK), 13.03.2025

East Manchester

C1FB

Moms
Spag

Cres

Oldh

Heri

BUZZ
MCR

Atl..

RVR

Gay

Hap

TII

15.04.2025, 04.09.2025

Atlantic 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BUZZ MCR C8F6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Crescent Radio C3FF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Culture

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Heritage Radio C4F4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Mom's Spaghetti C9E9 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Oldham Com Radio C881 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

RochValley Radio C7FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

The UK regulator advertised this area as "Oldham & Rochdale" in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Ofcom awarded the licence to Credible Focus in May 2022. The first signals were reported in November 2023.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Eastbourne, Newhaven & Lewes Block 9B: 204.640 MHz Allotment: Operator: ~~East Sussex Digital Radio Ltd~~ Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the ensemble would have used Block 9B. The licence was revoked in August 2025. The operator had informed Ofcom that it no longer intended to proceed to launch. Ofcom has announced that it does not intend to re-advertise this area in Round Eight but does not rule out re-advertising it at some point in the future if there is sufficient expressed demand.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 29.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Edinburgh DAB Ltd. (SAM Radio/Chris Hurst/Niocast Digital)
Sites: Braid Hills (0.1 kW), NATS Edinburgh (0.08 kW)
On-Air: July 2022

Edinburgh 2

C1D9

Sa
Sw

Edge
1

Fu
Ki

LO
ON

Edg
3

He..

Celt

Edge
2

BFB

TII

07.07.2025, 19.07.2025

Edinburgh 2

C1D9

Sa
Sw

Edge
1

Fu
Ki

LO
ON

He..

Celt

Edge
2

BFB

TII

18.09.2025

1 GERONIMO C2DC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

45 Radio Oldies CFDD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Awaz FM Glasgow C064 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

BFBS SCOTLAND C591 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Boom Light C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

CelticMusicRadio CD89 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Folk Music

Edge 1 CAC1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Edge 2 C9F5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HeartSong Live CCC1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

LONDON ONE Radio CEC1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Radio Saltire CF53 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Sami Swoi Radio C7EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Voice Of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. There were two applicants. The licence was awarded on May 5th 2021. The ensemble began testing from Corstorphine in July 2022 and subsequently also from Braid Hills.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Edinburgh East & S Forth Coast Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ely & March

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Fen Radio Limited

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Enniskillen

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Ulster MUX Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Erewash Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. No applications were received. The area is planned to be re-advertised in Round 8. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Exmouth & Dawlish

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Exmouth DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Exmouth DAB Limited

The licence was awarded in July 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 25.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Devon

Exeter

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: ExeDAB Ltd. (Exe Broadcasting/Phonic FM/Riviera FM)
Sites: Exeter College (0.1 kW), Hilltop Riding School (0.1 kW),
Cranbook Campus (0.1 kW)
On-Air: November 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Hilltop Riding School	0E	14	04	04
Exeter College	0E	14	15	21
Cranbrook Campus	0E	14	16	22

Ofcom, 15.04.2025
Observations, 07.08.2025

Exeter

CAA1

Rad
EXE

Ign

Zest
60s

PHO

RFM

SDR

TII

13.06.2023

Exeter

CAA1			3 Rad EXE +	3 Exe mas +	3 Zest 60s +	3 PHO +	3 RFM +	3 ED +	3 SDR +	3 De +
I	TII

10.09.2023 (DT);

Exeter

CAA1			3 Rad EXE +	3 FLA +	3 Zest +	3 PHO +	3 RFM +	3 ED +	3 SDR +
I	TII

23.01.2024

Exeter

CAA1

Rad
EXE

FLA

Zest

PHO

Dev
Air;

SDR

Devn

DGr

Exe
Mas

TII

03.09.2024

Exeter

C1DA

Rad
EXE

FLA

Zest

PHO

Dev
Air;

SDR

Devn

DGr

SVR

TII

06.08.2025

AccessAllAerials C143 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

DevonAir Radio CC87 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Devoncast Radio C7FC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Diamond Groove CD25 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Jazz Music

FLASHBACK CAC0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

PHONIC C691 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Radio EXE Exeter CFF4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Sid Valley Radio C458 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

SouthDevonRadio CFEA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Zest C7DB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to ExeDAB Ltd. There was one other applicant. The first signals were reported in November 2022.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Falmouth, Penzance & Redruth Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Gairloch Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Girvan & Cumnock Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Glasgow

Glasgow

Block 10B: 211.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Like Media Group
Site: Dundasvale Court (0.1 kW)
Future Site: Cathcart
On-Air: August 2022 - December 2022 (Block 8B)
December 2022 (Block 10B)

The operator's website includes
an indicative coverage map.

Glasgow SS

C1CA

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Dance
Land

Dance
Ant

Like
CNT

Awaz
FM

BFB
Sco

Gayd

Na
70

Na
Ro

VoI

Na
90

Jam

TII

08.06.2025, 19.07.2025

Glasgow SS

C1CA

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Dance
Land

Dance
Ant

Like
CNT

Awaz
FM

BFB
Sco

Gayd

Na
70

Na
Ro

VoI

Na
90

TII

18.09.2025

Awaz FM Glasgow C491 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo AAC-LC Culture

BFBS Scotland C591 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

BritAsia Radio C7F7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

CelticMusicRadio CD89 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Folk Music

DanceLand CBCC 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Gaydio C9C9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like COUNTRY C1F8 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Country Music

Like ONE CEEB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Lomond Radio C7FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Nation 70s C2ED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Rocks C2FB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Quality C04D 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
Ofcom announced the licence award to Nation Digital Investments Ltd. in February 2021. Like Media Group announced in November 2021 that it had acquired the licence.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Glenrothes & Kirkcaldy

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: ~~GK DAB Ltd~~
Sites: ~~Fife College, Glenrothes (0.2 kW), Glamis Road, Kirkcaldy (0.15 kW)~~
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received.

GK DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in January 2023. The licence was revoked in July 2024 following the operator's decision not to proceed to launch.
The area is planned to be advertised in Round 8 as an enlarged area "South West Fife" which will include the previous Dunfermline & Kinross area. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Grantham & Sleaford Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Gloucester Block 7D/9C: (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire South

Block 9A: 202.928 MH
Allotment:
Operator: South Glos Digital CIC
Site: Milbury Heath B (not Arqiva) (0.6 kW)
On-Air: September 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Milbury Heath B	23	35	04	04

Observations: 03.10.2024

South Glos

C215			2 Thornbury Radio	3 Test +	3
I	TII

23.09.2024 (HG), 03.10.2024

South Glos

C215			2 Thornbury Radio	3 Test +	3 Dia +	3
I	TII

12.10.2024 (HG), 24.02.2025

South Glos

C215			1 Thornbury Radio +	3 DGr +	3 BSto +	3
I	TII

15.04.2025 (HG), 06.08.2025

Bradley Stoke C987 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Pop Music

Diamond Groove CD25 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Jazz Music

Thornbury Radio C046 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo No PTy

Logos+Schedules E1C000DE 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in March 2023.

South Glos Digital Community Interest Company

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Block 9A or 9B: MHz (tba^*1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
*1) If one of these blocks cannot be utilised, Ofcom may consider using of one of the frequency blocks 10B, 10C, 10D, 11B, 11C, 12A, 12C or 12D. Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Grimsby Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Guildford & Woking

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz^*1
Allotment:
Operator: ~~Muxcast Five Limited~~
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9A.

Muxcast 5 Ltd

Ofcom revoked the award in November 2024. Muxcast informed the regulator that it no longer intends to proceed to launch and would be unlikely to re-apply in the event of the area being readvertised.
The area is planned to be re-advertised in Round 8. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Halifax

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Halifax DAB Limited
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Halifax DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded to Halifax DAB Limited in December 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Harlow

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Xtra DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8B.

Xtra DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Haslemere & Bordon Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area has not yet been scheduled for advertisement
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Hastings

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Hastings Digital Radio CIC
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 7D.

Hastings Digital Radio CIC

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Haverhill & Surroundings Block 7D, 9A or 9B: MHz (tba) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Uckfield Block 8A: 195.936 MHz Allotment: Operator: ~~Central Sussex Digital Radio Ltd~~ Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble would have used Block 8A. The licence was revoked in August 2025. The operator had informed Ofcom that it no longer intended to proceed to launch. Ofcom has announced that it does not intend to re-advertise this area in Round Eight but does not rule out re-advertising it at some point in the future if there is sufficient expressed demand.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 29.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Herts Beds Bucks

Hertfordshire South

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: South Herts DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: January 2025

South Herts

C21A			3 DGr +	3 MIX 92.6 +	3 Cos +	3 Grk +	3 He +	3 Heart Ht +	3 FS +
I

29.01.2025 (Radiofeeds)

South Herts

C21A			3 DGr +	3 MIX 92.6 +	3 AJK +	3 Cos +	3 Grk +	3 He +	3 Heart Ht +	3 FS +
I

23.02.2025

South Herts

C21A

DGr

MIX
92.6

AJK

Cos

Grk

Heart
Ht

Vibe

05.03.2025

South Herts

C21A

DGr

MIX
92.6

AJK

Cos

Grk

CR
22

Heart
Ht

Vibe

Div

31.03.2025 (Radiofeeds)

South Herts

C21A

DGr

MIX
92.6

Cos

Grk

CR
22

Heart
Ht

Dac

Vibe

Div

19.07.2025 (Radiofeeds), 30.07.2025

AJKEclecticMusic C15B 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

BorehamWoodRadio C45E 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

CONGREGATION 22 C249 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cosoro Radio CDDD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Diamond Groove CD25 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Divine Radio LDN C25E 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Fresh Soundz C9FD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

GreekBeat Radio CFFC 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Heart Herts C360 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Rock Music

Hellas Radio UK C15C 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

LASER558 C5FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

MissionRadio90.6 C15D 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

MIX 92.6 CB81 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Dacorum C159 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Vibe CF96 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

WelwynHatfield R C15A 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Two applications were received.

Hertfordshire Digital Broadcasting Ltd
South Herts DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded to South Herts DAB Ltd in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9C. The first transmissions were reported in January 2025.

Source: Observations, 30.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Derbyshire Manchester

High Peak

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: High Peak One Digital
Sites: Buxton (0.1 kW), Chapel-en-le-Frith (0.05 kW), Glossop (0.1 kW), Whaley Bridge (0.1 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Glossop^*2	01	01	05	05
Buxton
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Whalley Bridge

Observations: 29.05.2023, 19.11.2023
*2) Wohnort assesses it to be unlikely that these values would have been allocated to this site by the regulator.

High Peak

C1EA			3 Li ON +	3 NT DE +	3 Gr Hi +	3 Li PO +	3 Li RE +
I	TII

06.10.2023 (JK), 15.10.2023

High Peak

C1EA			3 Li ON +	3 NT DE +	3 Gr Hi +	3 Li PO +	3 Li RE +	3 High Peak 1 +
I	TII

19.11.2023

High Peak

C1EA			3 Li ON +	3 NT DE +	3 Gr Hi +	3 Li PO +	3 Li RE +	3 High Peak 1 +	3 Li CO +
I	TII

08.12.2023, 31.07.2025

Grt Hits D'shire CA99 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

High Peak 1 C7F8 192 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Like COUNTRY C1F8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like ONE CEEB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

NTH DERBYSHIRE CEF6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area as "Glossop & Buxton" in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to High Peak One Digital in May 2022.

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Huddersfield

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Huddersfield DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Hull East Block 7D: 194.064 MHz Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Humberside

Hull West

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Hull DAB Ltd
Site: Hull Royal Infirmary (0.38 kW)
On-Air: April 2024

Hull

C20C

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

L
CNT

Dan
Lan

Dan
Ant

Tmrr

Na
80

Na
90

Pop
Hits

D
Gro

Gt
York

Humber
WR

18.04.2024 (JK)

Hull

C20C			3 Dan Lan +	3 Dan Ant +	3 Na 80 +	3 Na 90 +	3 Pop Hits +	3 D Gro +	3 Gt York +	3 Humber WR +
I

30.09.2024

Hull

C20C

Dan
Lan

Dan
Ant

Na
80

Na
90

Pop
Hits

D
Gro

Gt
York

Humber
WR

Coa..
Cty

Gt
Out..

14.02.2025 (JK)

Hull

C20C			3 Dan Lan +	3 Dan Ant +	3 Na 70 +	3 Na 90 +	3 Gt York +	3 Humber WR +	3 Coa.. Cty +	3 Cst x +
I	TII

26.07.2025, 26.08.2025

Coast & County C040 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cst & Cty Extra C15E 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLand CBCC 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Great Yorkshire C6D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HumberWave Radio C1F3 80 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 70s C2ED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received:

Hull DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in October 2022.

Source: Observations, 26.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Huntingdon

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Huntingdon Digital Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Huntingdon Digital Ltd

The licence was awarded in May 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Glasgow

Inverclyde

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Coast DAB Ltd
Sites: Greenock (0.2 kW), Langbank (0.1 kW), Dunoon (0.05 kW)
On-Air: August 2024

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Ti +	3 Ce +	3 Ti 70 +
I	TII

22.08.2024

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Ti +	3 Ce +	3 Ti 70 +
I	TII

20.09.2024, 21.10.2024

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Ti +	3 Cel +	3 Ti 70 +	3 HS +
I	TII

12.11.2024

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Cel +	3 Ti 70 +	3 HS +	3 Coa Xm +
I	TII

30.01.2025

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Cel +	3 Co 70 +	3 HS +	3 Coa +
I	TII

20.02.2025, 20.03.2025

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Cel +	3 HS +	3 Coa +
I	TII

28.04.2025, 09.06.2025

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Now Ayr +	3 Cel +	3 HS +	3 Coa +
I	TII

08.07.2025

Inverclyde Coast

C219			3 Lo +	3 BF +	3 Now Ayr +	3 Cel +	3 Wil +	3 HS +	3 Coa +	3 Roc +
I	TII

11.09.2025

BFBS Scotland C591 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

CelticMusicRadio CD89 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

HeartSong Live CCC1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Lomond Radio C7FA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

NowAyrshireRadio C24A 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Rock.Scot C554 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

The Coast C14D 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Wild Country CAF9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Country Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The sole applicant was awarded the licence on March 31st 2021. The regulator revoked the licence for the area that had been awarded to UK DAB Networks Limited (subsequently known as Nation DAB Networks Limited) in June 2022. According to Ofcom's decision, an acceptable final technical plan had not been submitted and it was clear to the regulator that the ensemble would not be able to be launched by the required deadline of September 30th 2022. Nation had told Ofcom that it would not be submitting a further revised plan. According to the announcement of the decision, the most recent technical plan submitted by Nation would have served only 30.6% of the adult population within the licensed area, a substantial reduction from the 87.3% proposed in its application. Ofcom stated that it would consider re-advertising the licence should any expressions of interest be received. The area was re-advertised in July 2022.

Two applications were received.

Caledonia TX Limited
Coast DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in February 2023. The ensemble launched in August 2024.

Source: Observations, 11.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ipswich & Felixstowe Block 9A or 9B: MHz (tba) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Isle of Wight

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Wight Digital Radio CIC
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Wight Digital Radio CIC

The licence was awarded to Wight Digital Radio CIC in October 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Isles of Scilly Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: ~~Saltito Media Ltd~~ Site: On-Air: Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant, Like DAB Ltd. The licence was revoked in January 2023. This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in September 2023. The licence was revoked at the end of March 2025. The ensemble should have launched by March 21st. In its Statement, Ofcom reports that the operator had not responded to requests for a launch date.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Kendal & Windermere Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Kilmarnock Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National
Norfolk

King's Lynn

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: North Norfolk Digital Ltd
Sites: College of West Anglia (0.05 kW), Gayton (0.1 kW)
On-Air: October 2022

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
College of West Anglia	0F	15	07	07
Gayton Road	0F	15	0B	11

Source: Observations, 26.09.2024

King's Lynn

C1E1			3 Cam 105 +	3 Car.. +	3 Car Fla +	3 KL1 +	3 Wes Nor +	3 Grt Hits
I

31.10.2022 (JK)

King's Lynn

C1E1			3 Cam 105 +	3 Car.. +	3 Car Fla +	3 KL1 +	3 Wes Nor +	3 Grt Hits
I	TII

15.02.2023

King's Lynn

C1E1			3 Cam 105 +	3 Car.. +	3 Car Fla +	3 KL1 +	3 Wes Nor +	3 Grt Hits	3 Eru.. +
I	TII

02.08.2023

King's Lynn

C1E1

RMar

Cam
105

Car..

Car
Fla

KL1

Wes
Nor

Grt
Hits

BBC
Norfk

Xtra

Res
Ext

KL
Xtr

KL
Cnt

Fut

LAS

HITS

TII

26.09.2024

King's Lynn

C1E1

RMar

Cam
Rad

Car..

Car
Fla

KL1

Wes
Nor

Grt
Hits

BBC
Norfk

Xtra

Res
Ext

KL
Xtr

KL
Cnt

Fut

LAS

HITS
NFK

Zac
FM

TII

31.07.2025

BBCRadioNorfolk C931 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Cambridge Radio C791 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

CarolineFlashbak CBD5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Future Radio CBD6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Grt Hits W Nrflk CCF4 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

HITS RADIO NFLK C9E2 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

KL1 Radio CEF4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

KL Country C9F2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Country Music

KL Xtra CCC0 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LASER558 C5FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Radio Maria C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio West Norfk C0C1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Xtra C7DC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Resonance Extra C8D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Zack FM C084 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant on May 5th, 2021. Transmissions began in October 2022.

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Kintyre, Islay & Jura Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. No applications were received. The area is planned to be re-advertised in Round 8. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Lanarkshire

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Lanarkshire DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Lanarkshire DAB Ltd

In February 2025, the licence was awarded to Lanarkshire DAB Ltd.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Lancaster

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

North Lancashire DAB Limited

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Larne, Carrickfergus & Newtown Abbey Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. No applications were received.
Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Leamington Spa & Stratford-upon-Avon Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leeds

Leeds

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Leeds Digital Media Ltd
Sites: Leeds - Clyde Grange (0.08 kW), Leeds - Holborn Towers (0.05 kW), Leeds - Potternewton Heights (0.04 kW)
On-Air: October 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Holborn Towers	3A	58	02	02
Clyde Grange	3A	58	05	05
Potternewton Heights	3A	58	07	07

Source: Ofcom, 13.06.2023

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

LDC

Mig

Juice

Mar

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

MGR

Cul

All

TII

19.12.2023

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

Sang..

LDC

Mig

Mar

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

MGR

Cul

All

TII

25.01.2024 (JK), 30.09.2024

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

Sang..

LDC

Mig

Mar

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

MGR

Cul

All

TII

25.01.2024 (JK), 30.09.2024

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

Sang..

LDC

Mig

Mar

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

MGR

Cul

All

TII

29.01.2025^*1, 19.03.2025^*1

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

LDC

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

Cul

All

TII

12.05.2025

Leeds DAB

C1D5

Akash
Radio

BOO

LDC

Sunrise
Radio

Sunrise
Gold

Rango..

Dan

Gay

VoI

Apn

Cul

All

TII

26.07.2025, 18.09.2025

Akash Radio C8F4 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

Allstar Radio C3FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

CultureCityRadio C5C6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Dance Asia Radio C8C5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Gaydio C897 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LDCRadio CAC3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Radio Apni Awaz C8C3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Rangoli Radio CAF4 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Sunrise Gold C6C3 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

Sunrise Radio CECB 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. This was the most hotly-contested area in Round One, with five applicants. The licence was awarded on May 5th 2021. The first transmissions took place in October 2022.

*1) This service appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leicestershire

Leicester

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Leicester Digital Partnership CIC
Site: Leicester - Maxfield House (0.035 kW)
On-Air: March 2023

Leicester SSDAB

C1E5

Soar
Sound

Kohi..

LCR1

Nish
Rad

Radio
2funk

Radio
Seerah

Ram
FM

Brit
Asia

EAVA
FM

19.04.2024 (JK)

Leicester SSDAB

C1E5

Soar
Sound

Kohi..

LCR1

UTS..

Radio
2funk

Radio
Seerah

Ram
FM

Brit
Asia

EAVA
FM

TII

19.12.2024

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

EAVA FM C4E0 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Varied Speech

Kohinoor Radio CFCC 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Culture

LCR1 CFCA 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Varied Speech

Radio Seerah CFCE 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Religion

Radio2funky CFCB 64 kbit/s Joint Stereo LSF Varied Speech

Radio UTSAV CFCD 64 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Ramadan FM CFD0 48 kbit/s Mono LSF Religion

Service Ended C550 32 kbit/s Mono LSF Varied Speech

Soar Sound CFC8 160 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in September 2022.

Source: Observations, 19.12.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Lincoln Block 9C: 206.352 MHz Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool NE Wales W Chesh

Liverpool

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Liverpool DAB
Sites: St John's Beacon (0.1 kW), Reservoir Road (0.04 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

Sound
Radio

Cos

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Flam

HPR

12.09.2024 (JR), 11.10.2024

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

Sound
Radio

Cos

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Flam

HPR

Atl

26.11.2024

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

Sound
Radio

R
M

Cos

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Flam

HPR

old

Atl

06.12.2024

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

R
M

Cos

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Flam

HPR

Atl

04.01.2025

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

MDF

R
M

Cos

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Flam

HPR

old

Atl

12.02.2025

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

MDF

R
M

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Har

Flam

HPR

Atl

05.05.2025

LIVERPOOL 2

C1FD

MDF

R
M

Pan

Dun

LCR
FM

Gay

Har

Flam

HPR

Atl

12.07.2025, 18.08.2025

Atlantic 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Boom Light C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Dune Radio C1D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Flame CCR C5FA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Harmony Radio C25B 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

HousePartyRadio C6C4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LCR FM LIVERPOOL C04B 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Social Affairs

MDFR C154 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Panacea Soul C4C4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Radio Maria C9EA 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Liverpool Community SSDAB
Liverpool DAB

Ofcom awarded the licence to Liverpool DAB in May 2022, subject to changes in ownership and/or changes to its technical plan.

Source: Observations, 18.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
North West Wales

Llandudno & Betws-y-Coed

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz^*1
Allotment:
Operator: Sound Bay Community Digital CIC
Sites^*2: Great Orme (0.1 kW), Welsh Mountain Zoo (0.05 kW)
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received:

Sound Bay Community Digital CIC

The licence was awarded in September 2022.
The was revoked in March 2024. Sound Bay had informed the regulator that it no longer intended to launch the service, citing significantly increased transmission and utilities costs since the licence was awarded. Ofcom may consider re-advertising the area should it receive expressions of interest, but notes that Sound Bay was the sole applicant. Comments regarding the size of the area to be re-advertised as well as on the timing.

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info from the Round Three advertisement.
*2) Transmitter information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Llanelli Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

London North

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: U.DAB
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Three applications were received. The licence was awarded to U.DAB Ltd in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9B.

DAB North London Ltd
North London Digital Ltd
U.DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

London NE & SW Essex

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: East London and Essex Digital CIC
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to East London and Essex Digital CIC in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8A.

East London and Essex Digital CIC
North East London DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

London South Block 9A: 202.928 MHz Allotment: Operator: South of the River Digital Radio Sites^*1: On-Air:
		kbit/s
This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Three applications were received. The licence was awarded to South of the River Digital Radio in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9A. South London DAB CIC South of the River Digital Radio South Thames DAB Ltd *1) Transmitter info from the operator's website. Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

London SE & NW Kent

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: GreenDAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9C.

GreenDAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3

London West Block 8B: 197.648 MHz Allotment: Operator: City West Digital CIC Sites^*1: Ealing ( kW), Harrow ( kW), Staines ( kW), Twickenham ( kW), Uxbridge ( kW), West End ( kW) On-Air:
		kbit/s
This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to City West Digital CIC in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8B. City West Digital CIC Middlesex DAB Ltd *1) Transmitter info from the operator's website. Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leicestershire Nottinghamshire

Loughborough

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Maxxwave Ltd
Site: Loughborough University (0.2 kW)
On-Air: August 2025

Loughborough DAB

C22A

Loughbro

Ca
Co

Brit
Asia

Dar

Afri

CNTR
FRCE

Pure
Dnce

Al
80

Ra
Pa

Soar Sound

Lo
Li

Fr
Sn

08.09.2025 (HG)

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

1047 SUBJAM C15F 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

All 80s Radio C8FB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Cataltic Convert C0E1 32 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

Congregation22 C249 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Cyndicut Radio C250 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Darbar Sahib Radio C4FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Divine Radio LDN C25E 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Fresh Soundz C9FD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Ghost Service C0E0 32 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

Loughborough DAB C550 128 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

Love Life C7F4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Omega Radio C7FB 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Panjab Radio CED8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Pure Dance C555 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Radio Africana CEDC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Radio Panj CFC6 32 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

Radio UTSAV CFCD 32 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

Satsang C45F 32 kbit/s MP2 Religion

Shine 879 CFF2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo Varied Speech

Soar Sound CFC8 128 kbit/s MP2 Varied Speech

This area was advertised as "Loughborough & Coalville" in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Maxxwave Ltd

The licence was awarded in July 2025. Transmissions began in August 2025.

Source: HG, 08.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ludlow

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Murfin Media Digital Ltd
Site: Clee Hill (0.315 kW)
On-Air: March 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Clee Hill	37	55	11	16

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

Ludlow

C213			3 Sun +	3
I

11.03.2024 (HG)

Ludlow

C213			3 Sun +	3
I	TII

19.04.2024, 06.08.2025

Sunshine Radio CF99 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000DF 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. The area was previously listed as "Ludlow, Cleobury & Tenbury Wells".

Murfin Media Digital Limited

The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in January 2023. The ensemble was launched in March 2024.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Luton

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: The University of Bedfordshire
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 7D.

The University of Bedfordshire

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Maidstone, Tonbridge & Tunbridge

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: West Kent DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8B.

West Kent DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Malton Block 8B/9A: (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester

Manchester

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Manchester DAB (formerly known as Manchester & Salford Digital Radio)
Sites: Charlestown (0.07 kW), Eccles (0.1 kW), Longsight (0.07 kW)
Future Site: City Tower ( kW)
On-Air: June 2023

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Charlestown	2B	43	0B	11
Longsight	2B	43	0D	13
Eccles	2B	43	13	19

Source: Observations, 06.06.2023
RM, 14.06.2023

MANCHESTER DAB

C1EC

Hap

Jui

Lov

Bri
Asi

Atl

Sam

Afr

Gay

Ref

Sunr

Che

Pan
Soul

Her

Cos

Sla..

ALL
FM

R36

VoI

TII

22.09.2024, 03.10.2024

MANCHESTER DAB

C1EC

Hap

Jui

Lov

Bri
Asi

Atl

Sam

Afr

Gay

Ref

Sunr

Leg

Che

Pan
Soul

Her

Cos

Sla..

ALL
FM

VoI

TII

10.12.2024, 05.02.2025

MANCHESTER DAB

C1EC

Hap

Jui

Lov

Bri
Asi

Atl

Sam

Afr

Gay

Rad
90

Ref

Sunr

Leg

Che

Pan
Soul

Her

Cos

Sla..

ALL
FM

VoI

TII

24.02.2025 (JK), 05.05.2025

MANCHESTER DAB

C1EC

Hap

Jui

Lov

Bri
Asi

Atl

Sam

Afr

Gay

Rad
90

Ref

Sunr

Leg

BOO

Pan
Soul

Dia

Her

Cos

Sla..

ALL
FM

VoI

TII

12.07.2025

MANCHESTER DAB

C1EC

Hap

Lov

Bri
Asi

Atl

Sam

Afr

Gay

Rad
90

Ref

Sunr

Leg

BOO

Pan
Soul

Dia

Her

Cos

Sla..

ALL
FM

VoI

TII

18.08.2025, 04.09.2025

ALL FM C4F7 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Atlantic 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BOOM LIGHT C9C2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

BritAsia Radio C7F7 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BUZZ MCR C8F6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cosoro Radio CDDD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Heritage Radio C4F4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Legacy 90.1FM CCF8 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

LMR-Manchester C9F4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Love 80s MCR C9D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Panacea Soul C4C4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Radio Africana CEDC 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Diamond C458 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio X 90s C5FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Reform Radio C8F5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Sami Swoi Radio C7EE 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Slack City MCR CBC2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Sunrise radio CECB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Manchester & Salford Digital Radio
Niocast Digital Radio (incumbent trial operator)

Ofcom awarded the licence to Manchester & Salford Digital Radio in May 2022. The operator is now known as Manchester DAB. The first signals were seen in June 2023.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Mansfield & Worksop Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Margate, Dover & Folkestone

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Kent Coast DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9B.

Kent Coast DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Market Harborough

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Creativity Media Services Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Teesside

Middlesborough & Redcar

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Erimux Limited
Sites: Nunthorpe (0.05 kW), Dunsdale (0.175 kW)
On-Air: October 2023

Mbro and Redcar

C1F0			3 Zet.. +	3 The Red +	3 Frisk +	3 Dnce Asia +
I	TII

19.12.2023, 13.02.2024

Mbro and Redcar

C1F0			3 Zet.. +	3 The Red +	3 Frisk +	3 Dnce Asia +	3 CVF +
I	TII

11.04.2024

Mbro and Redcar

C1F0			3 Zet.. +	3 The Red +	3 Frisk +	3 Dnce Asia +	3 CVF +	3 Nat +
I	TII

28.05.2024, 18.09.2025

CVFM Radio C6FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Dance Asia Radio C8C5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Radio C5F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The Red C6FA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Sport

Zetland FM C5FB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded to Erimux Limited in September 2022.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Midlothian Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
London 1 London 2 London 3
Herts Beds Bucks

Milton Keynes

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: MK Digital Media Ltd
Sites: Milton Keynes (0.15 kW), Leighton Buzzard (0.03 kW)
On-Air: April 2024

MiltonKeynes DAB

C212			3 HORI.. +	3 ACR +	3 Sunrise +	3 Aka.. +
I

30.07.2025

MiltonKeynes DAB

C212			3 HORI.. +	3 Pure Dnce +	3 ACR +	3 Sunrise +	3 Aka.. +
I

24.09.2025

ACR ASIANRADIO CFF7 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Akash Radio C8F4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Horizon Radio CFF6 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Pure Dance C555 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Sunrise Radio CECB 72 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. The licence was awarded to MK Digital Media Ltd in November 2022.
Two applications were received:

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Monmouth Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Moray Coast South Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Newark-on-Trent

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Maxxwave Ltd

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Newbury Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Tyne & Wear

Newcastle & Gateshead

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Tyneside Community Digital
Sites: Blakelaw (0.1 kW), Gateshead - QE Hospital (0.1 kW)
On-Air: June 2022

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded in June 2021. There was one other applicant.

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec

NcastleGateshead

C1D2

Na
80

Na
Ra

Dur

Fri

Pri

Gay

Spi

Ne
UK

COG

Dan

Tyn

Tog

Aff

Max
80s

TII

12.05.2025

NcastleGateshead

C1D2

Na
80

Na
NE

Dur

Fri

Pri

Gay

Spi

Ne
UK

COG

Dan

Tyn

Tog

Aff

Max
80s

Nov

TII

21.07.2025 (AP), 18.09.2025

Affinity NCastle C14A 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Boom Light C9C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

COG Grand Radio C6F5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Dance Revolution CFF1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Durham OnAir C1F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gaydio C897 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Max 80s C14C 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation NorthEast C5F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

News Radio UK C1DA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 News

Nova Radio NE C553 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Panjab Radio CED8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Pride Radio C3F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Tyneside C053 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Sami Swoi Radio C7EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Spice Radio C8F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Together Radio C6F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bristol Somerset South East Wales

Newport & Chepstow

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Gwent Digital Broadcasting Ltd
Sites: Chepstow (0.01 kW), Cwmbran (0.05 kW), Pontllanfraith B (0.05 kW), Newport (0.13 kW)
On-Air: July 2024

GWENT

C216			3 Like ONE +	3 Like POP +	3 Like RET +	3 Danc +	3 Danc Ant +	3 L CN +	3 Newprt CR +	3 Gwent Radio +
I	TII

04.09.2024, 06.08.2025

DanceLand CBCC 56 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 56 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gwent Radio C9FC 80 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like COUNTRY C1F8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like ONE CEEB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

NewportCityRadio C9FB 80 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. In the Round Four advertisement, Block 8A was proposed, but when the ensemble appeared in July 2024, it did so on Block 8B.

Gwent Digital Broadcasting Limited

The licence was awarded in January 2023.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Newquay, St. Austell & Truro Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
N. Ireland

Newry

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: UlsterMUX Ltd
Sites: Banbridge (0.07 kW), Castlewellan (0.01 kW), Corrinshogo (0.05 kW), Cloughoge (0.02 kW), Crossmaglen (0.01 kW), Forkhill (0.04 kW), Kilkeel (0.01 kW), Rathfriland (0.02 kW), Tullyhappy (0.1 kW), Warrenpoint (0.025 kW)
On-Air: July 2024

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Castlewellan	25	37	03	03
Newry-Tullyhappy	25	37	04	04
Rathfriland	25	37	05	05
Forkhill	25	37	06	06
Banbridge	25	37	07	07
Kilkeel	25	37	08	08
Crossmaglen	25	37	09	09
Newry-Corrinshingo	25	37	0B	11
Cloughoge	25	37	0C	12
Warrenpoint	25	37	11	17

Source: Ofcom, 23.09.2024
Observations, 11.12.2024

Newry

C1F8			3 Boun.. +	3 Wild Country	3 Car FB +	3 Lisbu.. +	3 Caro.. +	3 Pa +	3 EIRE +	3 Rewin +
I

23.07.2024 (JG)

Newry

C1F8

Boun..

Wild
Country

Car
FB

Lisbu..

Caro..

EIRE

Cosoro

Rewin

TII

25.08.2024

Newry

C1F8

Boun..

Wild
Country

Flash..

Lisbu..

Caro..

Panj

EIRE

Cosoro

Rewin

Reind..

TII

11.12.2024

Newry

C1F8

Boun..

Wild
Country

Flash..

Lisbu..

Caro..

Panj

EIRE

Cosoro

Rewin

Energy

Clas
Hits

TII

31.03.2025

Newry

C1F8

Boun..

Wild
Country

Flash..

Lisbu..

Caro..

Panj

EIRE
WAVE

Cosoro

The
Wave

Energy

Clas
Hits

TII

09.05.2025

Newry

C1F8

Bounce

Wild
Country

Flash..

Lisbu..

Caro..

Panj

EIRE
WAVE

Cosoro

The
Wave

Energy

Clas
Hits

TII

24.07.2025

Newry

C1F8

Bounce

Wild
Country

Flash..

Lisbu..

Caro..

Panj

EIRE
WAVE.

Cosoro

The
Wave

Energy

Coast
FM

TII

13.08.2025

Bounce Digital CAF8 80 kbit/s Mono Other Music

Caroline C6D6 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

CarolineFlashbak CBD5 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Oldies Music

Coast FM NI C156 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Cosoro Radio CDDD 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Other Music

EIREWAVE. C7C4 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Rock Music

Energy 106 C24C 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Lisburn Live C4FD 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Panjab Radio CED8 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 National Music

The Wave CAFA 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Wild Country CAF9 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Country Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in February 2023. Some preparatory signals were reported in February 2024. The ensemble launched in July 2024.

Source: Observations, 13.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Norfolk North

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Partridge Digital Limited

Ofcom announced in August 2025 that it had decided not to award the licence.

Source: Ofcom, 08.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Northamptonshire

Northampton

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Northampton DAB CIC
Site: Northampton - Moulton Park (0.2 kW)
On-Air: August 2024

NNDAB

C1F6			2 Embrace +	2 revolution +	3 Inspa +
I

14.08.2024^*1

NNDAB

C1F6			2 Embrace +	2 revolution +	3 INSPA FM +
I

23.02.2025^*1

NNDAB

C1F6			2 Embrace +	2 revolution +	3 INSPA FM +
I

05.03.2025

NNDAB

C1F6			2 Embrace +	2 revolution +	3 INSPA FM +	3 HORIZON +
I

30.07.2025, 24.09.2025

Embrace C257 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

HORIZON C0BB 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

INSPIRATION FM CF87 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

revolution CF9F 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received:

Northampton DAB Community Interest Company

The licence was awarded in February 2023. The first transmissions were seen in August 2024.

*1) Wohnort was unable to resolve an audio stream where shown.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Tyne & Wear

Northumberland

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Northumberland Community Digital CIC
Sites: Shotton Lane (0.5 kW), Longhoughton (0.6 kW)
On-Air: February 2025

Northumberland

C21B			3 Tog.. +	3 Frisk +
I	TII

19.03.2025

Northumberland

C21B			3 Tog.. +	3 Frisk +	3 Koa.. +
I	TII

26.03.2025 (NY)

Northumberland

C21B			3 Tog.. +	3 Frisk +	3 Koa.. +	3 Na +	3 Na 80 +
I	TII

12.05.2025

Northumberland

C21B			3 Tog.. +	3 Frisk +	3 Koa.. +	3 Na +	3 Na 80 +	3 R Nla +
I	TII

18.09.2025

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Koast Radio CE9F 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Nation NorthEast C5F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Nland C556 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Together Radio C6F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Ofcom advertised this Round One area as "Alnwick & Morpeth" on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to UK DAB Networks Ltd. There had been one other applicant. The licence was revoked in October 2022 following the operator's decision not to proceed to launch. A modified licence area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in September 2023.

*1) Transmitter information from the operator's application.

Source: Observations, 12.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Norfolk

Norwich

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Future Digital Norfolk Ltd
Site: County Hall (0.2 kW), Markham Tower (0.1 kW)
Future Sites: A third site is planned.
On-Air: October 2022

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Markham Tower	0F	15	01	01
County Hall	0F	15	03	03

Source: Ofcom, 15.09.2023

Greater_Norwich

C1CB

Future
Radio

FDN
1

Res
Ext

Cos
R

Sol

Sla

Car

Angel

Cam
105

FD
2

Glit

Zac

New
UK

Sky

FD
3

NM
1

NM
2

Eru

Fla

Select

TII

01.08.2023

Greater_Norwich

C1CB

RMar

Future
Radio

FDN
1

Res
Ext

Cos
R

Sol

Sla

Car

Angel

Cam
105

FD
2

Glit

Zac

New
UK

Sky

TMM
1

TMM
2

Eru

LAS

Fla

Select

TII

26.09.2024

Greater_Norwich

C1CB

RMar

Future
Radio

FDN
1

Res
Ext

Sol

Sla

Car

Angel

Cam
Rad

Glit

Zac

New
UK

TMM
1

TMM
2

Eru

LAS

Fla

Select

TII

31.07.2025

Angel Vintage CDC2 64 kbit/s Mono Oldies Music

Cambridge Radio C791 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

CarolineFlashbak CBD5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Eruption Radio C4EF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

FDN TEST 01 CBD7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2^*1 Varied Speech

Future Radio CBD6 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Varied Speech

GlitterBeam C3F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LASER558 C5FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

News Radio UK C1DA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2^*1 News

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Radio Maria C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Resonance Extra C8D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Select Radio CBD4 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Slack City Radio CAD4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Solar Radio CED4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

TMM 1 CCD4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

TMM 2 C6E0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Weather24/7Radio C9DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Weather

Zack FM C084 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant on May 5th 2021.

The same ensemble, labelled Trial Norwich, was broadcast for a while on both Blocks 9A and 9C. Since the switching of Markham Tower to the new frequency and the start of the new licence, the ensemble has been relabelled Greater_Norwich.

*1) This service appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.
*2) The slideshow symbol indicated that slideshows are indicated in the FIC, whether or not images are actually being broadcast.

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Nottinghamshire

Nottingham

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Nottingham DAB Ltd
Sites: Mapperley (0.095 kW)
On-Air: January 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Mapperley^*1	01	01	05	05

Observations: 19.12.2024
*1) Wohnort assesses it to be unlikely that these values would have been allocated to this site by the regulator.

Nottingham

C20E			3 BO.. LT +	3 BO.. RO.. +	3 Brit Asia +	3 Fun Kid +
I

26.01.2024 (KS)

Nottingham

C20E			3 Bo.. Lt +	3 Bo.. Ro.. +	3 Brit Asia +	3 R Ne +	3 Fun Kid +	3 Ome +
I

01.04.2024 (KS)

Nottingham

C20E			3 Bo.. Lt +	3 Bo.. Ro.. +	3 Brit Asia +	3 R Ne +	3 Fun Kid +	1 Omega UK	3 103 Eye +	3 Faza +
I

26.06.2024 (KS)

Nottingham

C20E

Bo..
Lt

Bo..
Ro..

Brit
Asia

R
Ne

Fun
Kid

Omega
UK

103
Eye

Faza

TII

12.08.2024 (KS), 19.12.2024

Nottingham

C20E

Bo..
Lt

Bo..
Ro..

Brit
Asia

R
Ne

Fun
Kid

Omega
UK

103
Eye

Faza

88
CF

TII

27.05.2025

Nottingham

C20E

Bo..
Lt

Bo..
Ro..

Brit
Asia

R
Ne

Fun
Kid

Ome..
UK

103
Eye

Faza

88
CF

TII

26.07.2025, 31.07.2025

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

103 The Eye FM CFBE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Boom Light C9C2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Boom Rock C9C3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Fun Kids CFD8 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Omega Radio UK C7FB 64 kbit/s Mono Religion

Panjab Radio CED8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Radio Faza97.1FM C491 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Newark CE88 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Ofcom awarded the licence to the sole applicant in July 2022. The first transmissions were reported in January 2024. This ensemble has been broadcasting UTC (GMT) since launch, despite the UK having switched to BST in March.

Nottingham DAB Ltd

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025
HG, 08.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Nuneaton & Hinckley

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Maxxwave Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Maxxwave Ltd

The licence was awarded in May 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Oban

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Caledonia TX Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Omagh Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Oxfordshire

Oxford

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
~~8A: 195.936 MHz~~
Allotment:
Operator: Oxdab Ltd
Sites: Plowman Tower (0.15 kW),
Evenlode Tower (0.01 kW))
On-Air: April 2024 (on Block 8A)
June 2024 (on Block 8B)

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec

Source: JC, 23.04.2024

Oxford

C1F4			1 WRFM	3 BFB +	3 Dia.. +	3 WRF +	3 All 80s +
I	TII

11.06.2024 (JC)

Oxford

C1F4			1 WRFM	3 BFB +	3 Dia.. +	3 WRF +	3 All 80s +	3 Wi +
I	TII

13.08.2024 (JC), 23.09.2024

Oxford

C1F4			1 WRFM	3 BFB +	3 WRF + +	3 All 80s +	3 Wi +
I	TII

29.08.2025 (HG)

All 80s Radio C8FB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BFBSBrizeNorton C058 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Windrush Radio C0FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

WRFM C07D 128 kbit/s Stereo Pop Music

WRFM+ C0F1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in October 2022. The ensemble began broadcasting on Block 8A in April 2024 but switched to Block 8B in June 2024.

Source: Observations, 23.09.2024
HG, 29.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire West

Block xx: MHz (tba)
Allotment:
Operator:
Sites:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

WOXDAB

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Paisley & Glasgow West Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Ross Inc Ltd Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. One application was received: Ross Inc Ltd In February 2025, the licence was awarded to Ross Inc Ltd.
Johnstone Sound		kbit/s
Quality Radio		kbit/s
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Mid & West Wales

Pembrokeshire North

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: West Wales DAB Ltd
Sites: Arnold's Hill (1 kW), Brawdy (1 kW)
On-Air: November 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Brawdy	28	40	08	08
Arnold's Hill	28	40	12	18

Source: Ofcom, 15.04.2025

N Pembrokeshire

C218			1 Pure West Radio
I	TII

24.02.2025

Pure West Radio C147 192 kbit/s Stereo Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received:

West Wales DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded to West Wales DAB Ltd in May 2023. The first signals were reported in November 2024.

Source: Observations, 24.02.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Mid & West Wales

Pembrokeshire South

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Pure West Radio Ltd
Sites: Allansbank (0.3 kW), Angle (1 kW),
Carmarthen-Penlan (0.6 kW)
On-Air: November 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Angle	28	40	07	07
Allansbank	28	40	09	09
Carmarthen-Penlan	28	40	0E	14

Source: Observations, 02.06.2025

S Pembrokeshire

C217			1 Pure West Radio
I	TII

02.06.2025

Pure West Radio C147 192 kbit/s Stereo Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received:

Pure West Radio Ltd

The licence was awarded to Pure West Radio Ltd in May 2023. The first signals were reported in November 2024.

Source: Observations, 02.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Perth Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Peterborough

Peterborough

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Hereward Digital Radio Ltd
Site^*1: Cumberland House (0.2 kW)
On-Air:

Peterborough 2

C1FF			3 RM +	3 PCR FM +	3 Car.. +	3 Fla.. +	3 LAS.. +
I	TII

26.09.2024

Peterborough 2

C1FF			3 RM +	3 PCR FM +	3 Car.. +	3 Fla.. +	3 LAS.. +	3 Zac FM +	3 Res Ext +	3 Rad X 90 +
I	TII

31.07.2025

CarolineFlashbak CBD5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

LASER558 C5FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

PCRFM C996 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Maria C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio X 90s CCFD 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Resonance Extra C8D4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

ZackFM C084 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

*1) Transmitter site information from the operator's application.

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in March 2023.

Hereward Digital Radio Ltd

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Peterlee Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Petersfield Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area has not yet been scheduled for advertisement
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Pitlochry & Aberfeldy Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Plymouth

Plymouth

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: PlymDAB Ltd
Sites: Plymouth - Marine Academy (0.05 kW),
Staddon Heights (0.2 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Marine Academy	22	34	06	06
Staddon Heights	22	34	0E	14

Ofcom, 16.11.2024
Observations, 07.08.2025

Plymouth

C203			3 FLA +	3 Rad EXE +	3 H R +	3 Pho +	3 OC +
I	TII

23.01.2024

Plymouth

C203			3 FLA +	3 Rad EXE +	3 H R +	3 Pho +	3 OC +	3 Dev.. +	3 Exe Mas +
I	TII

03.09.2024

Plymouth

C203			3 FLA +	3 Rad EXE +	3 H R +	3 Pho +	3 OC +	3 Dev.. +	3 CR Plym +
I	TII

05.03.2025

Plymouth

C203			3 FLA +	3 Rad EXE +	3 H R +	3 Pho +	3 OC +	3 Dev.. +	3 DGr +	3 CR Plym +
I	TII

06.08.2025

CR Plymouth C041 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Devoncast Radio C7FC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Information

Diamond Groove C2D5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Jazz Music

FLASHBACK CAC0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

H R P C6F8 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OCEAN CITY RADIO CBF8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Phonic FM C691 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio EXE Plym CFF4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in March 2023.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Bournemouth

Poole, Purbeck & Wimborne

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Wide Digital Limited
Site^*1: Nine Barrow Down (0.4 kW)
On-Air: March 2025

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
	0D	13	0C	12

Source: DT, 13.04.2025

Poole

C222			3 Wi +	3 HOT +	3 For +	3 XTR +	3 Hope FM +	3 Unity +	3 HOT GOLD
I	TII

13.04.2025 (DT)

Poole

C222			3 Wi +	3 HOT +	3 For +	3 XTR +	3 DCR +	3 Hope FM +	3 Unity +	3 HOT GOLD
I	TII

20.04.2025 (DT)

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BOOM LIGHT C253 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo

DorsetCoastRadio C253 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Forest FM Dorset C03F 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

HopeFM C580 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

HOT RADIO C481 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

HOT GOLD CAED 128 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Radio Wimborne C0A9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Unity101 C891 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

XTRA HOT C4C7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded to Wide Digital Limited in October 2024.

*1) Transmitter information from the operator's application.

Source: DJ, 21.03.2025
DT, 20.04.2025
DJ, 03.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Portadown & Craigavon

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: ABC Community SSDAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in March 2025 to ABC Community SSDAB Ltd.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South Hampshire

Portsmouth

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Angel Radio Ltd
Site: Fort Widley (0.2 kW)
On-Air: June 2025

Portsmouth

C1CD

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
RA

OU
DA

OUT..
CLA..

Gay

Atm
Rad

Tmr

Uni

Sl
Ci

Ra
Ca

80
Rh

Pa
Ra

St
So

Bi
Bi

Exp
FM

Flash

TII

04.06.2025 (DT)

Portsmouth

C1CD

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
RA

OU
DA

OUT..
CLA..

Gay

Atm
Rad

Tmr

Uni

Sl
Ci

Ra
Ca

80
Rh

Pa
Ra

St
So

Exp
FM

Flash

TII

01.09.2025 (DT)

Portsmouth

C1CD

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

OU
RA

OU
DA

OUT..
CLA..

Gay

Atm
Rad

Tmr

Uni

Sl
Ci

Ra
Ca

80
Rh

Pa
Ra

St
So

An
Go

Exp
FM

Flash

TII

28.09.2025 (DT)

60s CAD3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

80s Rhythm C5E7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Angel Gold C55C 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Atmosphere.Radio C7D5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Birdsong CDD6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Science

Cyndicut Radio C250 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Express FM CA94 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Flash CADA 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Rock Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C9C9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 70s C2ED 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH CLASSIC C144 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Light Classical

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Passion Radio C4E7 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Slack City CAD4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Starpoint Soul C1D5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Tomorrowland OWR C2C3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Unity 101 Radio C891 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Victory CEF1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Voice FM Music CB97 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Solent Wireless E1C000D5 8 kbit/s packet data

This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 8B. The current trial is expected to transition to the full licence on May 29th 2025.

Source: DT, 28.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Powys North Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Powys South Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Lancashire
Blackpool

Preston & Chorley

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Preston DAB
Sites: Preston - Sandown Court (0.1 kW), Chorley - Whitehouse Farm (0.2 kW)
On-Air: August 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Preston	2C	44	09	09
Chorley	2C	44	17	23

Source: Ofcom, 15.09.2023

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 Pan Soul +	3 JUI +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +
I	TII

11.10.2024, 21.10.2024

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 Pan Soul +	3 JUI +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +	3 SP +
I	TII

13.11.2024, 13.12.2024

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 JUI +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +	3 SP +
I	TII

04.01.2025, 09.03.2025

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 Frisk +	3 JUI +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +	3 SP +
I	TII

03.04.2025, 02.05.2025

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 Frisk +	3 JUI +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +	3 SP +	3 88 CF +
I	TII

19.05.2025, 21.07.2025

Preston&Chorley

C1F2			3 Frisk +	3 Cen +	3 Dun +	3 RE +	3 Hap +	3 SP +	3 88 CF +
I	TII

18.08.2025, 04.09.2025

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Central Radio NW C8C2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Dune Radio C1D9 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

RED ROSE RADIO C2F5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

SPARK Radio C149 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Ofcom awarded the licence to Preston DAB in May 2022. The first signals were seen in August 2023.

*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Reading

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Local Radio Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9C.

Local Radio Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Rhyl, Ruthin & Mold Block : (tbc *1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
*1) The frequency was not referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ringwood, Verwood & Fordingbridge

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Forest Community Radio Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Forest Community Radio Ltd

The licence was awarded in July 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 25.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Rugby & Daventry

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Maxxwave Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Peterborough

Rutland & Stamford

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Creativity Media Services Ltd
Sites: Stamford (0.2 kW), Brooke (0.2 kW)
On-Air: April 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Stamford^*1	29	41	04	04
Brooke

*1) Ofcom assigned TII values for Stamford of
Main:41 Sub:04 (hex), equivalent to decimal values of
Main:65 Sub:04 (dec).
The hex values appear to have been entered onsite as the decimal values, resulting in a radiated TII of
Main:29 Sub:04 (hex).
The Brooke transmission was not recorded on this observation.

Source: Observations, 26.09.2024

Rutland DAB

C211			2 Embrace +	2 Rut +	3 Mas vHits +
I

01.05.2024

Rutland DAB

C211			2 Embrace +	2 Rut +	3 Mas vHits +
I	TII

26.09.2024, 15.04.2025

Rutland DAB

C211			2 Embrace +	2 Rut +
I	TII

31.07.2025

Embrace C257 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Rutland&Stamford C5FF 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in November 2022.

Creativity Media Services Ltd

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National

Tuning to Block 8A
The frequency allocated to Salisbury lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 8A 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Salisbury

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Muxcast One Ltd (Nation Broadcasting/BFBS)
Sites: Bulford Camp (0.05 kW), Camp Hill (0.2 kW)
On-Air: March 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Camp Hill	1D	29	02	02
Bulford Camp	1D	29	03	03

Salisbury

C1D8

BFB
Sal

BF
Be

BF
Gu

BF
Ed

An
Vi

Sal
Rad

Grt
Hits

OU
RE

Na
Ra

A
R

BF
BB

Nat
00s

BF
Re

Easy

Na
60

Nat
Roc

Nat
Dan

Nat
Lov

BBC
Wilts

OU
DA

TII

29.03.2024 (DT)

Salisbury

C1D8

BFB
Sal

BF
Be

BF
Gu

BF
Ed

An
Vi

Sal
Rad

Grt
Hits

OU
RE

Nation
Radio

A
R

BF
BB

Nat
00s

BF
Re

Easy

Na
60

Nat
Roc

Nat
Dan

Nat
Lov

BBC
Wilts

OU
DA

TII

12.05.2024 (DT)

BBC Radio Wilts CC32 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Angel Vintage CDC2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

AspenWaite Radio CCEA 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

BFBS Beats CED6 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BFBS BestBritish C9C4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BFBS Edge C4F1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

BFBS Gurkha C2FC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Information

BFBS Rewind C9C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BFBS Salisbury C991 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Easy Radio CBF2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 No PTy

Grt Hits S'bury C5F4 80 kbit/s Mono Pop Music

Nation 60s CCF1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 00s C2FD 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Dance C2E7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Love C2EC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Radio C485 112 kbit/s Joint Stereo Pop Music

Nation Rocks C2FB 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Salisbury Radio C2C1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
Ofcom announced the licence award in February 2021. The first intermittent test transmissions were reported in early March 2022.

Source: DT, 12.05.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Scunthorpe Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum Block 9B: 204.640 MHz Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 14.07.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Sheffield

Sheffield & Rotherham

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Shefcast Digital Ltd. (Link FM/Sheffield Live!/Sheffield Community Media)
Site: Sheffield - Tapton Hill (0.06 kW), Rotherham - Boston Castle (0.2 kW)
On-Air: August 2022

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Rotherham	2D	45	08	08
Sheffield	2D	45	09	09

Sources: Observations (Sheffield), 15.02.2023
Ofcom (Rotherham), 20.01.2023

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef

Rot..
..er

Ang

Rot..
..am

Cos

Rad
San

Ess

Gay

Link
FM

TII

28.04.2024 (JK)

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef

Rot..
..er

G
..er

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Ess

Gay

Link
FM

TII

04.12.2024 (JK), 19.12.2024

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef

Rot..
..er

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Ess

Gay

Link
FM

Top
Rizz

TII

02.02.2025 (JK)

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef
Live

Rot..
..er

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Shef
Ess

Gay

Link
FM

Top
Rizz

TII

12.03.2025 (JK)

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef
Live

Rot..
..er

Afr..

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Shef
Ess

Gay

Link
FM

Top
Rizz

TII

27.05.2025

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef
Live

Rot..
..er

Afr..

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Rad
Ess

Gay

Link
FM

Top
Rizz

TII

26.07.2025

Shefcast Digital

C1D7

Shef
Live

Rot..
..er

Afr..

Rot..
..am

Rad
San

Shef
Ess

Gay

Link
FM

Top
Rizz

TII

31.07.2025

45 Radio CFDD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

African Voices C25F 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Gaydio C897 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

GlitterBeam C3F2 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Link FM C08B 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Sangam C09C 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Rother Radio CCF3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Rotherham Radio CAF3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Sheff Essentials C2F6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Sheffield Live! CA81 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Top Rizz Radio C153 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020. There were three applicants. The licence was awarded on March 31st 2021. The first tests were reported in August 2022.

Source: Observations, 31.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Sittingbourne & The Medway Towns

Block 9A : 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Medway & Swale DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9A.

Medway & Swale DAB Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 22.07.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Skye & Lochalsh Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Somerset North

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Bath Digital Radio CIC

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Somerset West & Lynton Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

South Craven, Wharfedale, Worth Valley

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Aire Wharfe DAB Limited
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Aire Wharfe DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded to Aire Wharfe DAB Limited in December 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Teesside

South Durham

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Durham Digital Ltd
Sites: Darlington Memorial Hospital (0.1 kW), Grange Hill Farm (0.12 kW)
On-Air: June 2023

South Durham

C1EF			3 Frisk +	3 Dur +	3 Bish +	3 Ayc +	3 PBH +	3 Dan +	3 Nat +	3 The Red +
I	TII

28.05.2024

South Durham

C1EF

Frisk

Dur

Bish

Ayc

PBH

Dan

Nat

The
Red

Tog

TII

18.11.2024, 19.03.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

Aycliffe Radio C5F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Bishop FM CE94 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Dance Revolution CFF1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Durham OnAir C1F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Frisk Radio C2F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Radio C5F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

PBHR CAF5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The Red C6FA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Together Radio C6F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

This area was advertised in Round Three as "Darlington & Bishop Auckland" in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022. One application was received:

Durham Digital Ltd

The licences was awarded in September 2022. The first transmissions were reported in June 2023.

Source: Observations, 19.03.2025
JB, 27.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

South Hams Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South Hampshire

Southampton

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Southampton Digital Radio Ltd
Sites: Dumbleton Towers ( kW), Milbrook Tower ( kW)
On-Air: July 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Milbrook Tower	02	02	0F	15
Dumbleton Towers	02	02	17	23

Source: DT, 03.08.2024

SOUTHAMPTON DAB

C1F7			1 OUT.. RAD.. +	1 OUT.. DAN.. +	3 Vo FM +	3 Aw +	3 Fi +
I	TII

01.08.2024 (DT)

Southampton

C1F7			1 OUT.. RAD.. +	1 OUT.. DAN.. +	3 Vo FM +	3 Aw +	3 Fi +	3
I	TII

04.01.2025 (DT), 12.02.2025 (DT)

Southampton

C1F7			1 OUTR.. RADIO +	1 OUTR.. DANCE +	3 Aw.. +	3 Fi.. +	3 Vo FM +	1 OUTREACH CLASSIC +	3 Na 80 +	3 Na 90 +
I	TII

11.04.2025 (DT)

Southampton

C1F7

OUTR..
RADIO

OUTR..
DANCE

OUTREACH
CLASSIC

Unity
101

Aw..

Fi..

Vo
FM

Na
80

Na
90

TII

04.05.2025 (DT)

Awaaz Radio C0BF 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Fiesta FM UK C0A5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH CLASSIC C144 80 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Unity 101 Radio C891 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Voice FM Music CB97 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

SouDAB Logos E1C000E5 16 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received:

Southampton Digital Radio Ltd

The licence was awarded in February 2023. The first test transmissions were reported in July 2024.

Source: DT, 04.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Essex

Southend

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: City DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: December 2024

CityDAB

C21D			2 103.7 Funky SX +	2 FS Rad +	3 All 80s +	3 Ga +	3 Ess.. Hit +	3 Rad Sth +
I

21.01.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

103.7 Funky SX C0AE 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

All 80s Radio C8FB 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Congregation22 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cyndicut Radio 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Essex Hits C241 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

FreshSoundzRadio C9FD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Gateway CA96 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Phoenix FM 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2

Radio Southend C240 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. One application was received. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble will use Block 9B. The first signals were reported in December 2024.

Source: Observations, 21.01.2025
JA, 19.03.2025
PG, 30.04.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Southport

Block : (tbc *1)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.

One application was received for this area but no licence was awarded.

Southport DAB Ltd

kbit/s

*1) The frequency was not referenced in the Round One advertisement.

Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

St Austell & Truro Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area has not yet been scheduled for advertisement
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Central Scotland
Edinburgh

Stirling & Falkirk

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Central FM Ltd
Site: Earls Hill (0.25 kW)(Future: 0.49 kW),
Stirling (0.05 kW)(Future: 0.14 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Stirling	3F	63	09	09
Earls Hill	3F	63	0A	10

Source: Observations, 15.02.2024

STIRLING-FALKIRK

C1F9			3 Central FM +	3 Royal +
I

08.11.2023 (CA)

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			3 Central FM (new) +	3 Royal +	3 FVR +
I	TII

20.11.2023

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 Central FM (new) +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +	3 Ed 1 +	3 Ed 2 +
I	TII

01.01.2024

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 103.1 Central FM +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +	3 Ed 1 +	3 Ed 2 +
I	TII

04.02.2024 (CA), 04.07.2024

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 Central +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +	3 Edge 1 +	3 Edge 2 +
I	TII

23.08.2024, 29.01.2025

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 Central +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +	3 Edge 1 +	3 Edge 2 +
I	TII

21.03.2025, 07.07.2025

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 Central +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +	3 Edge 1 +	3 Edge 2 +
I	TII

19.07.2025

StirlingFalkirk

C1F9			2 Central +	2 Royal +	2 FVR +
I	TII

05.09.2025

103.1 Central FM C0C3 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

ForthValley Rad CAF7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Radio Royal C8F7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to Central FM Ltd in March 2023.

Ofcom approved a proposal to enhance coverage in February 2025.

Source: Observations, 05.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Manchester

Stockport

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Stockport Community SSDAB
Sites: Stockport (0.08 kW), Hyde (0.04 kW)
On-Air: August 2023

Stockport

C1F1

Li
ON

Li
RE

Li
PO

Pie

Voi

Hap

Gay

Da
An

Wyth

L
CN

STR

DSR

Atl

BUZ

TII

04.01.2025

Stockport

C1F1

Li
ON

Li
RE

Li
PO

Pa
So

Pie

Voi

Hap

Gay

Da
An

Wyth

L
CN

STR

DSR

Atl

BUZ

TII

05.02.2025, 12.02.2025

Stockport

C1F1

Atl

BUZ

Da
An

D
Sah

Gay

Hap

L
CN

Li
ON

Li
PO

Li
RE

Pa
So

Pie

STR

Voi

Wyth

TII

05.05.2025

Stockport

C1F1

Atl

BUZ

Da
An

D
Sah

Gay

Hap

L
CN

Li
ON

Li
PO

Li
RE

Pa
So

Pie

STR

Voi

Wyth

Brit
Asia

TII

12.07.2025, 04.09.2025

Atlantic 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

BritAsia Radio C7F7 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

BUZZ MCR C8F6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cheshire's MIX56 CBF5 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLand CBCC 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Fun Kids CFD8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Children's Progs

Gaydio C897 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Heritage Radio C4F4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Like COUNTRY C1F8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like ONE CEEB 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nifty UK Radio C14F 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Panacea Soul C4C4 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Pie Radio UK CBCE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 National Music

R360 Radio C7FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio Maria C9EA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Skylab Radio C3DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

STRAWBERRY RADIO C1DE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Voice of Islam C6D7 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo AAC-LC Religion

Wythenshawe FM C0B9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Digital Radio Stockport
Stockport Community SSDAB

Ofcom awarded the licence to Stockport Community SSDAB in May 2022.

*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.
*2) This service appeared to be running without an audio stream at the time of this observation.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Stockton-on-Tees

Block 8A/9B: (tbc *1)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

RedArmy Group Ltd

kbit/s

*1) Both frequencies were referenced in the Round One advertisement.

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Stoke & Stafford

Stoke & Newcastle-under-Lyme

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Alternative Broadcast Company
Sites: Wetley Common (0.2 kW), Hanchurch Woods (0.1 kW),
Goldenhill (0.22 kW)
On-Air: July 2023

The operator's website includes
an indicative coverage map.

Stoke-Newcastle

C1E4			1 Blue Sky +	1 Caroline +	1 xRhythms +	3 Ch +	3 6 Tow +	1 Moorland +
I	TII

10.03.2024, 02.06.2024

Stoke-Newcastle

C1E4			1 Blue Sky +	1 xRhythms +	1 Caroline +	1 Churnet Sound +	1 6 Towns Radio +	1 Moorland +
I	TII

28.07.2024 (DT), 24.09.2025

6 Towns Radio C4FF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Blue Sky Radio CFC7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Churnet Sound CEFF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Moorlands Radio CC82 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Caroline C6D6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

xRhythms C7F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received for this area:

Alternative Broadcast Company
Stoke & Newcastle DAB

Ofcom awarded the licence to Alternative Broadcast Company in May 2022. The first signals were reported in July 2023.

Source: Observations, 24.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Stroud Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Suffolk Central Block 9A or 9B: (tba) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Sunderland

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Muxcast 6 Limited
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded to Muxcast 6 Limited in December 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Sussex North & Reigate Block 7D, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B or 9C: MHz (tba^*1) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
*1) If one of these blocks cannot be utilised, Ofcom may consider using of one of the frequency blocks 10B, 10C, 10D, 11B, 11C, 12A, 12C or 12D. Source: Ofcom, 30.03.2023

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Sussex South West

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: ~~Digital Radio West Sussex Ltd~~
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to Digital Radio West Sussex Ltd in July 2024. The regulator announced that the forthcoming ensemble would have used Block 9C. The licence was revoked in August 2025. The operator had informed Ofcom that it no longer intended to proceed to launch. Ofcom has announced that it it will re-advertise this area in Round Eight.

Digital Radio West Sussex Ltd
West Sussex Digital Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 29.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Swansea

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Swansea Digital Broadcasting Ltd
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The regulator awarded the licence to Swansea DAB Ltd in August 2022. The licence was subsequently revoked in February 2024. Swansea DAB Ltd had requested that the award be withdrawn, primarily on the basis that it now considered the transmission site it originally proposed (Kilvey Hill) was no longer feasible and would not be able to produce an alternative technical plan within the legislative deadline. The operator expressed an interest in re-applying for the licence should it be re-advertised. The area was re-advertised in Round Six. One application was received:

Swansea Digital Broadcasting Ltd

The licence was awarded in March 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Swindon

Swindon & Marlborough

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Community Radio Swindon Limited
Sites: Swindon - David Murray John Tower (0.12 kW), Marlborough Community Centre (0.02 kW)
On-Air: March 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Marlborough	1A	26	07	07
Swindon	1A	26	0F	15

Source: NP, 15.03.2024

Swindon & M'boro

C20B			3 Swi +	3
I	TII

19.04.2024

Swindon & M'boro

C20B			3 Swi +	3 Fu +	3
I	TII

20.05.2024 (JK), 04.06.2025

FunkyCorner R.UK C7FF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Oldies Music

Swindon 105.5 C980 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000E2 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received. The licence was awarded to Community Radio Swindon Limited in November 2022.
The ensemble was launched in March 2024.

Source: Observations, 04.06.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Taunton

Block 8A: 195.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: ~~Tone Community Media Group CIC~~
Site^*1: ~~St James' Church (0.12 kW)~~
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received:

Tone Community Media Group CIC

The licence was awarded in October 2022. It was revoked in April 2024 at the request of the operator who said that a planning issue at its chosen transmitter site meant it would not be able to launch on schedule. The operator expressed an interest in re-applying for the licence.
The area was re-advertised in Round Seven.
One application was received:

Taunton DAB Limited

kbit/s

*1) Transmitter site information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 12.05.2022

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Telford & Shrewsbury Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Tiverton Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Devon

Torbay

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: TorDAB Ltd
Sites: Torquay (0.05 kW), Bishopsteignton (0.2 kW), Bovey Tracey (0.2 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

The operator's website includes an indicative coverage map.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Bovey Tracey	0F	15	11	17
Bishopsteignton	0F	15	14	20
Torquay	0F	15	15	21

Ofcom, 16.11.2023
Observations: 07.08.2025

Torbay

C1F3			3 Rad EXE +	3 SDR +	3 Oce.. +	3 FLA +	3 PHO +	3 PAL +
I	TII

23.01.2024

Torbay

C1F3

Rad
EXE

SDR

Oce..

FLA

PHO

PAL

Dev..
Air

Devn

Exe
Mas

TII

03.09.2024

Torbay

C1F3			2 Rad EXE +	2 SDR +	3 Dia.. +	2 FLA +	2 PHO +	2 Dev.. Air +	2 Devn +
I	TII

06.08.2025

DevonAir Radio CC87 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Devoncast Radio C7FC 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Information

Diamond Groove C2D5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Jazz Music

FLASHBACK CAC0 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

PHONIC FM C691 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Radio EXE Torbay CFF4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

SouthDevonRadio CFEA 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022. Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in January 2023. The first transmissions were reported in November 2023.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Tyne & Wear

Tuning to Block 9B
The frequency allocated to Tynemouth and South Shields lies outside the range of the seven blocks used during the initial UK DAB roll-out. Some older radios may not include Block 9B 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. A small number of early DAB receivers, including some Goodmans models, are unable to receive the new frequencies at all.

Tynemouth & South Shields

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Mux One Limited
Site: Cleadon Water Tower (0.2 kW)
On-Air: December 2021

The Mux One website includes an indicative coverage map. Ofcom has published an indicative coverage map also.
TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
	hex	dec	hex	dec
Cleadon Water Tower^*1	22	34	11	17

*1) These are the observed values.
Source: AP, 28.04.2023

TynemthSShields

C1D1

Toon

Pride

Na
Xm

Na
Hi

Du
On

Fr
Ra

Da
Re

Na
Ra

Na
80

Na
Ne

x
Rh

The
Cat

Ra
Sh

TII

28.05.2024, 13.07.2024

TynemthSShields

C1D1

Pride

Na
Xm

Na
Hi

Du
On

Fr
Ra

Da
Re

Na
Ra

Na
80

Na
CH

Tyne

Spice

RSh

TII

18.11.2024

TynemthSShields

C1D1

Pride

Na
Xm

Na
Hi

Du
On

Fr
Ra

Da
Re

Na
Ra

Na
80

Na
CH

Tyne

Spice

Aff

TII

13.02.2025 (JK), 19.03.2025

TynemthSShields

C1D1

Na
90

Pride

Na
Xm

Na
Hi

Du
On

Fr
Ra

Da
Re

Na
NE

Na
80

Tyne

Spice

Aff

TII

21.07.2025 (AP)

TynemthSShields

C1D1

Na
90

Pride

Na
Xm

Na
Hi

Du
On

Fr
Ra

Da
Re

Na
NE

Na
80

Tyne

Aff

TII

18.09.2025

Affinity Radio C4F2 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Dance Revolution CFF1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Durham OnAir C1F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Frisk Radio C2F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 80s C2EF 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 90s C2FA 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Hits CBF1 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation NorthEast C5F2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Xmas C2F9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Pride Radio C3F3 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Radio Tyneside C053 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
Ofcom announced the licence award in February 2021. Muxcast Four Limited had withdrawn its application for the Tynemouth & South Shields area prior to a licence award decision being made, so was therefore not considered. The ensemble launched on December 10th 2021.

Source: Observations, 18.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Ullapool Block ??: (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area was advertised in Round 8. The closing date for applications is December 10th 2025. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
		kbit/s
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Leeds

Wakefield, Castleford & Dewsbury

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: ~~Mid Yorkshire DAB Ltd~~
Site^*1: Dewsbury District Hospital (0.1 kW), Wakefield House (0.01 kW)
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in March 2023.

Mid Yorkshire DAB Ltd

The licence was revoked in August 2024. The operator had said it would not be able to meet the statutory launch deadline due to issues with the supply of equipment. Mid Yorkshire DAB expressed an interest in re-applying for the licence but expressed an opinion that readvertising the area without Dewsbury would be beneficial.
The area was re-advertised as "Wakefield & Castleford" in Round Seven.
One application was received:

Mid Yorkshire DAB Ltd

kbit/s

*1) Transmitter information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 15.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Walsall

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Walsall DAB Ltd
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Walsall DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in May 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Warminster, Devizes & Trowbridge

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC
Sites:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received:

West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC

The licence was awarded in September 2022.
That licence was revoked in January 2024. West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC had requested that the award be withdrawn, primarily on the basis that one proposed transmission site would require further civil engineering work and planning consent and that this work would not be completed within the 18-month statutory window. The operator expressed a wish that the area be re-advertised. The area was readvertised as part of Round Six in April 2024 with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC

The licence was awarded to West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC in October 2024.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool Manchester NE Wales W Chesh

Warrington, Widnes & Runcorn

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Warrington Widnes & Runcorn DAB
Sites: Warrington - Fairclough Mill (0.24 kW), Runcorn - St Mary's Church (0.1 kW)
On-Air: August 2023

Warrington

C1ED			1 MIX 56 +	3 FG +	3 Hap +	3 HP +	3 Pan Soul +	3 Rad War +	3 Cos +
I	TII

24.11.2024

Warrington

C1ED			1 MIX 56 +	3 Hap +	3 HP +	3 Pan Soul +	3 Rad War +	3 Cos +
I	TII

10.12.2024, 12.02.2025

Warrington

C1ED			1 MIX 56 +	3 Atl +	3 Hap +	3 HP +	3 Pan Soul +	3 Rad War +	3 Cos +	1 Rad Mar +
I	TII

13.03.2025, 05.05.2025

Warrington

C1ED

MIX
56

Atl

Hap

Pan
Soul

Rad
War

88
CF

Rad
Mar

TII

12.07.2025, 04.09.2025

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Atlantic 252 C8FD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Cheshire's MIX56 CBF5 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Dune Radio C1D9 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Happy Radio UK CCF6 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

HousePartyRadio C6C4 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Panacea Soul C4C4 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Radio Maria C9EA 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Radio Warrington C5F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
One application was received. Ofcom awarded the licence to Warrington Widnes & Runcorn DAB in May 2022. The first signals were detected in August 2023.

*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.

Source: Observations, 04.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Wellingborough

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Steers Media Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South East Wales

Welsh Valleys

(advertised as Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff)

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: GTFM (South Wales) Ltd.
Sites: Aberdare (0.16 kW), Ferndale (0.06 kW),
Mountain Ash (0.16 kW), Treorchy (0.2 kW)
On-Air: March 2025

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Mountain Ash^*1	01	01	05	05
Aberdare
Ferndale
Treorchy

Source: Observations, 04.06.2025

1) Wohnort assesses it to be unlikely that these values were assigned by Ofcom.

RhonddaCynonTaf

C224			3 GTFM +
I	TII

04.06.2025

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

GTFM C781 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Rhondda Radio 48 kbit/s DAB+ Varied Speech

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
Ofcom has announced the licence award in February 2021. The licence was revoked in August 2022. The licensee had requested the cancellation in view of the technical challenges in covering the licensed area. A modified licence centered around the western part of the original area was advertised in Round Five in March 2023 with a closing date of June 30th 2023. The licence was awarded to the sole applicant in September 2023.

Source: Observations, 04.06.2025
IC, 19.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Western Isles

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Craoladh Digiteach Ionadail Ltd

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Weston-Super-Mare

Block ??: (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

North Somerset Digital Radio Limited

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Wetherby

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz (tbc)^*1
Allotment:
Operator: Wetherby Community Radio Ltd
Sites:
On-Air:

This area was advertised as Wetherby & Harrogate in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received:

Wetherby and Harrogate Local DAB Ltd

The licence was awarded in November 2022. The licence was subsequently revoked in December 2023. Wetherby and Harrogate Local DAB Ltd has informed the regulator that it has decided not to proceed to launch, citing escalating costs that would make the operation uneconomic. Ofcom said it would consider re-advertising the area if it receive expressions of interest, but may vary the area to be covered in the light of the coverage achieved by nearby areas that have launched. Ofcom re-advertised the licence as Wetherby in Round Six.

Wetherby Community Radio Ltd

The licence was awarded in May 2025.

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Weymouth & Dorchester Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc)^*1 Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as "Weymouth, Dorchester & Bridport" in Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024. No applications were received. An area "Weymouth & Dorchester" is planned to be advertised in Round 8. Ofcom has stated that Round 8 will be the final "small-scale" Round.
*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024. Source: Ofcom, 22.05.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Liverpool Manchester

Wigan

(including St. Helens)
Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Wigan & St Helens DAB Ltd
Sites:
On-Air:

kbit/s

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021.
Two applications were received:

Wigan and St Helens Comunity Media
Wigan and St Helens DAB

Ofcom awarded the licence to Wigan and St Helens Comunity Media in May 2022.

The licence was revoked in November 2023. The multiplex, along with the others awarded in the North West England and North East Wales "macro area" had a deadline of launching by November 12th. However, the operator had already informed Ofcom that it had decided not to proceed. The regulator said it would consider re-advertising the licence should it receive any expressions of interest, saying it may adjust the advertised area to reflect the actual coverage of nearby ensembles and invited comments on that issue. The licence was re-advertised as Wigan.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded to Wigan & St Helens DAB Ltd in December 2024.

*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 02.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
South Hampshire

Winchester

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Winchester DAB Ltd
~~UK DAB Networks (Operations) Ltd~~
Site: Flagstaff Stables (0.4 kW)
~~Previous Site: Crabwood Farm (0.3 kW)~~
On-Air: September 2022 - November 2023
February 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Flagstaff Stables	02	02	10	16

Source: IK, 14.03.2024

1) This site appears to be using the same TII used when the ensemble transmitted from Crabwood Farm.

Winchester

C1D6

OUT
RAD

OUT
DAN

Wi
Ra

Win
TOD

Fi
FM

TII

26.02.2024 (DT)

Winchester

C1D6			1 OUT RAD +	1 OUT DAN +	1 OUTREAC CLASSIC +	3 Wi Ra +	3 Vo +	3 Aw +	3
I	TII

04.01.2025 (DT), 12.02.2025 (DT)

Winchester

C1D6			1 OUT RAD +	1 OUT DAN +	1 OUTREAC CLASSIC +	3 Wi Ra +	3 Vo +	3 Uni +	3 Cy +	3
I	TII

06.07.2025 (DT)

Cyndicut Radio C250 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH CLASSIC C144 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Light Classical

OUTREACH DANCE C1C5 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

OUTREACH RADIO C3EE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Unity 101 Radio C891 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Culture

Voice FM Music CB97 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Winchester Radio C05D 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

WinDAB Logos E1C000D8 16 kbit/s packet data

Ofcom advertised this Round One area on September 1st 2020, with a closing date of November 23rd 2020.
The sole applicant was awarded the licence on March 31st 2021. The ensemble launched in September 2022. The operator subsequently went into Voluntary Liquidation and the licence and broadcast assets were transferred to Winchester DAB Ltd. The new operator was unable to negotiate the continued use of Crabwood Farm and transmissions ceased in November 2023.
Ofcom approved a new site at Flagstaff Stables following a period of consultation. The ensemble re-appeared in February 2024.

Source: DT, 06.07.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Wirral Block : (tbc *4) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021. No applications were received.
		kbit/s
*4) The frequency was not referenced in the Round One advertisement. Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Witney Block 7D: 194.064 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: This area has not yet been scheduled for advertisement
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 01.09.2020

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
Wolv'ton & Shrop

Wolverhampton

Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Wolverhampton DAB Ltd
Site: Wolverhampton - Mander Centre (0.115 kW)
On-Air: April 2023

Wolverhampton

C1EE

Gorge

Panjab
Radio

WCR
FM

Ra
XL

Omega

Brit

TII

29.04.2024, 04.09.2024

Wolverhampton

C1EE

Gorge

Panjab
Radio

WCR
FM

Ra
XL

Brit

TII

03.10.2024

Wolverhampton

C1EE

Gorge

Panjab
Radio

WCR
FM

Ra
XL

Omega
UK

Brit

TII

19.12.2024, 23.04.2025

Wolverhampton

C1EE

Gorge

BC
Xtra

WCR
FM

Ra
XL

Omega
UK

Blk
Ctry

88
CF

Brit

TII

10.06.2025, 06.08.2025

Wolverhampton

C1EE

Gorge

BC
Xtra

WCR
FM

Ra
XL

Omega
UK

Blk
Ctry

88
CF

Brit

TII

08.09.2025 (HG)

88.3 CENTREFORCE C6E3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

AMBUR RADIO C089 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Other Music

Black Country CB81 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

Blk Ctry Xtra C7F6 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

BritAsia Radio C7F7 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

DarbarSahibRadio C4FE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Gorgeous Radio C7DE 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Omega Radio UK C7FB 64 kbit/s Mono Religion

Radio XL CFC0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Skylab Radio C3DD 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Unity FM C096 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

WCR FM CB91 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

This area was advertised in Round Four in July 2022 with a closing date of October 14th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in February 2023. The first signals were reported in April 2023.

Source: Observations, 06.08.2025
HG, 08.09.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Worcester

Block 7D: (tbc)^*1
Allotment:
Operator:
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Seven in January 2025 with a closing date of April 29th 2025.
One application was received:

Murfin Media (Digital) Ltd

kbit/s

*1) Frequency info correct as of October 2024.

Source: Ofcom, 28.01.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Workington & Whitehaven Block 8A: 195.936 MHz (tbc) Allotment: Operator: Site: On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
		kbit/s
Source: Ofcom, 19.04.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
NE Wales W Chesh

Wrexham

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Wrexham DAB
Site: Wrexham City Centre (0.05 kW)
On-Air: November 2023

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Tmrrw..

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
90s

TII

13.11.2023 (JK), 19.11 2023

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Tmrrw..

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
90s

Like
CNTRY

TII

10.12 2023, 22.12.2023

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Tmrrw..

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
90s

Like
CNTRY

Premier

TII

10.03.2024

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
90s

Like
CNTRY

Premier

Na
Xm

TII

08.12.2024

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
90s

Like
CNTRY

Premier

TII

08.03.2025

Wrexham

C201

Like
ONE

Like
POP

Like
RET

Dance

Dance
Ant

Nation
60s

Nation
70s

Nation
Rocks

Like
CNTRY

Premier

TII

03.08.2025

DanceLand CBCC 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

DanceLandAnthem CBCD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like COUNTRY C1F8 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like ONE CEEB 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like POP CFEE 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Like RETRO C1F3 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 60s CCF1 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation 70s C2ED 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Nation Rocks C2FB 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Wx Premier Radio C9F9 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Varied Speech

The UK regulator advertised this area in Round Two in June 2021 with a closing date of September 1st 2021. One application was received.
Ofcom awarded the licence to Wrexham DAB in May 2022. The first transmissions were reported in November 2023.

Source: Observations, 03.08.2025

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Yeovil

Block 9A: 202.928 MHz (tbc)
Allotment:
Operator: Radio Ninesprings
Site:
On-Air: The UK regulator advertised this area as part of Round 6 in April 2024, with a closing date of July 18th 2024.
One application was received:

Radio Ninesprings

The licence was awarded in May 2025.

kbit/s

Source: Ofcom, 03.08.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National
North Yorkshire

York

Block 8B: 197.648 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: York Digital Radio CIC
Site: York Hospital (0.1 kW), University of York (0.02 kW)
On-Air: April 2024

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
York Hospital	2E	46	11	17

Source: Observations, 11.04.2024

York

C20F			3 YO1 +	3
I	TII

11.04.2024

York

C20F			3 YO1 +	3 Dia.. +	3 York Hosp +	3
I	TII

15.07.2024 (JK)

York

C20F			3 YO1 +	3 Dia.. +	3 York Hosp +	3 G +	3
I	TII

07.09.2024 (JK)

York

C20F			3 YO1 +	3 URY +	3 Dia.. +	3 York Hosp +	3 G +	3
I	TII

09.09.2024 (JK)

York

C20F			3 YO1 +	3 URY +	3 Dia.. +	3 York Hosp +	3 G +	3 Jorv +	3
I	TII

18.11.2024, 04.12.2024 (JK)

Diamond Groove CD25 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Jazz Music

GlitterBeam C3F2 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Jorvik Radio C048 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

URY CFFE 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

YO1 Radio C2D7 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

York Hosp Radio CFDF 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Logos+Schedules E1C000E1 8 kbit/s packet data MOT

This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
Two applications were received:

The licence was awarded in October 2022.

Source: Observations, 18.11.2024
JK, 04.12.2024

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

BBC D1 National SDL National

Yorkshire Coast

Block 9C: 206.352 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: ~~East Coast Digital Radio Ltd~~
Site:
On-Air: This area was advertised in Round Three in January 2022, with a closing date of April 25th 2022.
One application was received. The licence was awarded in November 2022.
The licence was revoked in March 2024. The operator had informed the regulator that it no longer intends to launch the service, saying it believes the project is no longer financially viable, with the size of the licensed area requiring multiple transmission sites and what it perceives to be a change in the likely level of demand. Ofcom may consider re-advertising the area should it receive expressions of interest, but notes that ECDR was the sole applicant. Comments regarding the size of the area to be re-advertised as well as on the timing were invited.

East Coast Digital Radio Limited

kbit/s

*1) Transmitter sites information from the operator's application.

Source: Ofcom, 12.05.2022

Test & Development Licences

The UK regulator occasionally grants licences for testing and development. Such tests have taken place previously in London and Cambridge. Unlike the current Small-Scale Trials, any audio content is for engineering purposes and not intended for public consumption.

Test Beds

Block 9B: 204.640 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Biggles DAB
Trial Type: Single Transmitter
Site: Potton
On-Air: January 2016 - April 2016

This test ensemble ceased in April 2016.

Test Beds

CFFC			3 Biggles	3 Biggles +1 +	3 Caroline	3 in2beats	3 The Jazz
I	TII

19.01.2016

Test Beds

CFFC			3 Biggles	3 Biggles +1 +	3 Caroline
I	TII

20.03.2016

Observations, 20.03.2016

Brighton Experimental 2012

Block 10C: 213.360 MHz
Operator:
Site: Sussex Heights
On-Air: September 2012 - January 2013

Btn EXperimental

C0FE			1 BEX1-Info	2 BEX2-Test 1	1 BEX3-Source	2 BEX4-Test 2	2 BEX5-KM Test	3 BEX6 +	3 BEX7 +
I	TII

22.01.2013

Source: Observations, 22.01.2013

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
I	TII

15.08.2005

Arqiva T&D

CFFF

Heart DMD

Data Svce
A

Data Svce
B

Data Svce
C

Data Svce
D

Audio Svce
A

Audio Svce
B

Audio Svce
C

Audio Svce
D

TII

24.07.2006

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

Aud
A

ITV News Live

WMSurround Sound

M
S

My BWS

CNN

Vision Radio

Eurosport

Audio Service B

TII

16.11.2004

Source: Observations, 16.11.2004

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.

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 later 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
I	TII

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

Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom but are self-governing British Crown dependencies. The islands are not ITU Member States and on matters of international radio spectrum regulation and co-ordination are represented by the United Kingdom.

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

BBC

Channel Islands

Block 12A: 223.936 MHz
Allotment:
Operator: Bailiwick Broadcasting Limited
Sites: Les Platons (2 kW), Les Touillets (500 W), Alderney (200 W)
On-Air: August 2021

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Les Platons	10	16	01	01
Les Touillets	11	17	02	02
Alderney	1F	31	01	01

Source: Ofcom, 15.09.2023

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

tal
SP

Vi
Ra

Ti
Ra

Na
Ra

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

An
Vi

Q
F

TII

01.08.2021 (DT)

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

tal
SP

Vi
Ra

Ti
Ra

Na
Ra

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

An
Vi

Q
F

Ba
Cl

Ba
Hi

TII

17.08.2021 (DT)

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

tal
SP

Vi
Ra

Ti
Ra

Na
Ra

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

An
Vi

Q
F

Ba
Cl

Ba
Hi

U
1

U
2

TII

02.09.2021 (DT)

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

tal
SP

Vi
Ra

Ti
Ra

Na
Ra

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

An
Vi

Q
F

Ba
Cl

Ba
Hi

U
1

U
2

Na
60

Na
Hi

TII

13.12.2021 (DT)

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

tal
SP

Vi
Ra

Ti
Ra

Na
Ra

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

An
Vi

Q
F

Ba
Cl

Ba
Hi

U
1

U
2

Na
60

Na
Hi

G
N

TII

04.01.2022 (DT)

Channel Islands

C1CF

BBC
Jersey

BBC
Guer..

B
J

B
G

Cap

Hea

Smo

Cha
103

Isl..
FM

Sol
Rad

Vi
Ra

tal
SP

Ti
Ra

Na
00

Na
Lo

Na
Da

Na
60

Na
70

Na
80

Na
90

Na
Ro

Q
F

Ba
Cl

Ba
Hi

U
1

U
2

G
N

Na
Hi

TII

09.01.2023

Since the above snapshot was taken, the configuration has changed as follows:-

BBC Guernsey C517 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

BBCGuernseyExtra C021 24 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

BBC Jersey C417 64 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

BBCJerseyExtra C020 24 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

BailiwickClassic C6F0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Bailiwick Hits C7F0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Boom Radio C5EF 24 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Pop Music

Capital C5DA 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Channel 103 C586 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Classic FM C2A1 48 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v1 Light Classical

GB News Radio C4F0 24 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 News

Gold Radio CEE8 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Heart CFD1 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Island FM C6B2 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

LBC C0C2 32 kbit/s DAB+ Mono HE-AAC v1 Varied Speech

Quay FM CF86 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Radio X C4CD 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Rock Music

Smooth C6C0 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

Soleil Radio CI C8F0 40 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Easy Listening

talkSPORT C0C0 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Sport

Times Radio C0D8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 News

UCB 1 C4CA 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

UCB 2 CDB8 24 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Religion

Virgin Radio C3D8 32 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo HE-AAC v2 Pop Music

Source: Observations, 09.01.2023
NT, 10.04.2023
JK, 01.10.2024

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom but a self-governing British Crown dependency. The island is not an ITU Member State and on matters of international radio spectrum regulation and co-ordination is represented by the United Kingdom.

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

BBC

Isle of Man

Block 11C: 220.352 MHz
Allotment: G__60031 Isle of Man I
Operator: Manx Radio
Site: Douglas
On-Air: May 2023

The media regulator on the Isle of Man has authorised Manx Radio to conduct a three-year trial.

TRANSMITTER	MAIN ID		SUB ID
TRANSMITTER	hex	dec	hex	dec
Douglas	09	09	0A	10

Source: Observations, 13.08.2025

Isle of Man DAB

C1E8			3 Manx FM +	3 Manx AM +	3 Energy FM +
I	TII

07.05.2023

Isle of Man DAB

C1E8			3 Manx FM +	3 Manx AM +	3 Energy FM +	3
I	TII

16.08.2023, 10.02.2024

Isle of Man DAB

C1E8			3 Manx FM +	3 Manx AM +	3 Energy FM +	3
I	TII

22.05.2024, 13.08.2025

Energy FM CA80 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo AAC-LC Pop Music

Manx Radio AM C6C1 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo AAC-LC Pop Music

Manx Radio FM C3BE 96 kbit/s DAB+ Stereo AAC-LC Pop Music

IoM EPG E1C000E4 16 kbit/s packet data MOT

Source: Observations, 13.08.2025

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

TII

Virgin
Radio

Virg..
Clas..

Virgin
PARTY!

Manx
Choi..

Manx
Radio

Downloads

NME
Radio

XY
Network

Digizo..

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
I	TII

15.07.2002

Isle of Man 3G

CFFE

Virgin
Radio

Liquid

The Groove

NME
Radio

Manx
Choice

Manx
Radio

Par..

Download

Robinsons
Fruit

TII

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
I	TII

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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