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![]() Radio news archive January 2007 to December 2007 ![]() | ![]() Mid Wales and West Wales will have local DAB in late 2009 or early 2010 The radio regulator is currently advertising the local DAB digital radio multiplex licence for Mid Wales and West Wales. Following a licence award, radio services are likely to be on air at the end of 2009 or in early 2010. Channel 10C is available for the northeastern part of the licence area, whilst channel 12D will cover the southwestern transmission area. This means between sixteen and twenty stations could launch on DAB across the regions. The licence is offered for radio stations covering the counties of Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion and Powys, subject to frequency availablilty and transmitter locations. It is likely Town and Country Broadcasting, owners of Radio Pembrokeshire and Radio Carmarthenshire, Radio Maldwyn's owner Murfin Music International and Radio Ceredigion from Tindle Radio may form a consortium with DAB multiplex operator MuxCo, who are planning to make an application for the multiplex. The Mid and West Wales advertisement is part of the updated timetable for 2007/2008 for DAB multiplex licences. Happily, the DAB digital radio services are all unaffected and can still be received on the Lobster DAB mobile. The end of carriage of the TV services follows poor sales of the Lobster DAB 'phone, which was the first commercially available mobile that can receive DAB broadcasts. The 'phone was heavily discounted earlier this year from its original price of GBP199. London II multiplex: Replacement of Traffic and Travel Format with South Asian service to be known as 'Zee Radio' In Birmingham, heat replaces easy listening music service Magic on DAB, Smash Hits Radio on London I, MFR FM in Inverness and, for the first time, appears on the Manchester multiplex. ![]() One horse race in Derby Now Digital clear the only hurdle in its ambitions to run Derbyshire's local DAB radio multiplex [Fri 6 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() Sony CMT-GS30B builds on the success of its entry-level systems Sony turns up the power with its latest DAB micro system [Sun 8 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() ![]() Almost a level playing field for Northants DAB radio multiplex? Two applicants offer similar services - but Now Digital has the advantage of operating 18 existing local radio multiplexes. [Thurs 5 July 07] ![]() ![]() TEAC system combines DAB and iPod dock in combination The MCDX220iDAB DAB lifestyle system features a dedicated iPod dock and separate subwoofer [Sun 8 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() Panasonic SCEN-35DB builds on company's success in desktop DAB Panasonic's latest desktop design is ideal for a bedroom or study [Sun 8 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() Traffic Radio launches on several Emap and Now Digital multiplexes A new traffic and roadworks information station has launched on DAB digital radio multiplexes serving in Birmingham, Manchester, Central Lancashire, Humberside, Leeds, Liverpool, South Yorkshire, Teesside, Tyne & Wear, London, Leicester, Nottingham, South Hampshire, Swindon and West Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Coventry, Exeter and Torbay, Kent, Norwich, Peterborough, Plymouth and Cornwall, Reading, Southend and Chelmsford, Wolverhampton, Bradford and Huddersfield. The new station can be heard on DAB digital radio in the above areas. The launch follows a successful trial in Bristol last autumn. The station replaces Smash Hits Radio on Emap's local digital radio multiplexes and the multiplex serving Manchester. [Sat 30 June 07] (updated Sun 1 Jul 07) ![]() ![]() Panasonic introduces the SCPMX2DB to its range The new, high-powered DAB micro employs three-way speakers and MP3/WMA compatibility [Sun 8 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() Panasonic goes wireless with its latest DAB music player system Panasonic's trio of new DAB compact micro systems includes one with Bluetooth capability [Sun 8 Jul 07] ![]() ![]() Xfm launches on South Wales and The West regional multiplex The new regional radio station for South Wales, Xfm, has launched on South Wales' regional DAB digital multiplex as Xfm UK, before its launch on FM in the region. Xfm UK will run until launch time, when the service will switch to its South Wales output. The station can already be heard on the local DAB digital radio multiplexes serving Bristol and Cardiff. [Sat 30 June 07] (amended Sun 1 Jul 07) ![]() ![]() Capital Disney off the air everywhere The station for kids found on many regional DAB multiplexes up and down the UK, Capital Disney has ceased broadcasting. [Sat 30 June 07] ![]() ![]() Century drops off Birmingham multiplex Century radio in Birmingham has been taken off the city's local DAB digital radio multiplex. Traffic Radio is its replacement. [Sat 30 June 07] ![]() ![]() MuxCo lines up bid for North Yorkshire multiplex Prospective DAB operator MuxCo in the frame for York and Scarborough DAB plex [Wed 13 June 07] ![]() ![]() ![]() Hopes dashed at MuxCo Herts, Beds and Bucks New DAB applicant MuxCo loses out to established operator Now Digital for northern home counties licence. [Tue 12 June 07] ![]() ![]() ![]() MuxCo lays down local routes in DAB New DAB applicant MuxCo promises local rock and news services for its Hereford and Worcester DAB application. [Sun 10 June 07] ![]() MuxCO could see Now Digital Buzz off The new local DAB multiplex covering West Cheshire, Wrexham & North-East Wales brings in two applications [Sun 27 May 07] ![]() ![]() Capital Disney runs out of steam for kids The station for kids found on many regional DAB multiplexes up and down the UK, Capital Disney is set to close, with nonstop music replacing it until 29th June. [Sun 27 May 07] ![]() Oxfordshire will have local DAB in 2008 The radio regulator is currently advertising the local DAB digital radio multiplex licence for Oxfordshire. Following a licence award, services are likely to be on air at the end of 2008. Likely applicants include Now Digital, who will want to see Fox FM take to the digital airwaves. [Sun 13 May 07] ![]() ![]() Xfm wins in South Wales The new regional radio station for South Wales will be new rock music station Xfm. The station will also play tracks from unsigned artists in Wales. [Sun 13 May 07] ![]() Genus Type-R DAB/FM radio The extremely well built Type R portable is now available. [Sun 06 May 07] ![]() Tivoli Audio SongBook DAB 100 radio We take a look at the forthcoming SongBook 100 DAB/FM portable from Tivoli. [Sun 06 May 07] ![]() Vita R2 DAB stereo system hits the shelves The follow-up to the highly rated R1 features twin speakers and MP3 player input. [Sun 06 May 07] ![]() Gimme ten A host of new national commercial radio DAB transmitters is in the pipeline. [Tue 17 Apr 07] ![]() Derbysure of getting local DAB multiplex licence Now Digital is the sole operator electing to run the local DAB digital radio multiplex for Derby and Derbyshire. [Tue 17 Apr 07] ![]() Northampton DAB multiplex could see a variety of new stations With only four existing stations serving the area, Northamptonshire could see a significant rise in its radio services in 2008. [Sun 15 Apr 07] ![]() North-East Wales teams up with parts of Cheshire for new local mux The new multiplex ensures BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru will be heard on the multiplex, but not the forthcoming BBC Radio Chester. [Sun 15 Apr 07] ![]() ![]() National Grid Wireless and 4 Digital Group target second UK DAB multiplex The next UK-wide DAB multiplex will go to one of two bidders. [Sun 15 Apr 07] ![]() MuxCO and NOW Digital go for Three Counties The new variety rock and pop music format Jack FM and a chillout station are proposed for the new DAB multiplex serving Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire [Sun 15 Apr 07] ![]() ![]() 3C Continuous Cool Country discontinued Country music station 3C closed down today. The Emap-owned DAB digital radio station broadcast across several local DAB digital radio multiplexes in Scotland, North-West and North-East England, and on the national commercial DAB multiplex serving Northern Ireland. There is no word yet of its replacement. [Tues 27 Mar 07] ![]() Smooth transition sees jazz service surface Smooth Radio launches across parts of the UK on DAB and FM, while jazzfm makes comeback [Sun 25 Mar 07] ![]() UCB confirms carriage on Stoke local DAB multiplex United Christian Broadcasters plan early April launch to Stoke-on-Trent and beyond [Sun 25 Mar 07] ![]() Herefordshire and Worcestershire will have local DAB in 2008 The radio regulator is currently advertising the local DAB digital radio multiplex licence for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Following a licence award, services are likely to be on air at the end of 2008. [Sun 25 Mar 07] ![]() Digital One powers up two transmitters in and around London Virgin Radio and talkSPORT can now be heard on DAB in and around Woolwich and London [Sun 25 Mar 07] ![]() Ofcom decides Pembs/Carms multiplex will include Powys and Ceredigion The media regulator has amended the advertisement for a local DAB multiplex for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire to cover Powys and Ceredigion, in order that as much of the population of Wales as possible can receive DAB digital radio broadcasts. BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru both have capacity reserved on the multiplex. [Sun 25 Mar 07] ![]() Pure DMX-25 DAB micro system review Pure's new entry level DAB micro complete with MP3, CD and USB memory stick music file playback [Fri 02 Mar 07] ![]() Pure Move review We take a look at the Pure Move DAB/FM portable in our review from Sound and Vision - The Bristol Show [Fri 02 Mar 07] ![]() Pure PocketDAB 1500 in the frame Taking a closer look at Pure's DAB/FM handheld you can carry anywhere [Fri 02 Mar 07] ![]() Vita R1 DAB/FM radio reviewed With its distinctive Rotodial, the VitaAudio R1 heads for the higher end of the market. [Fri 02 Mar 07] ![]() Sound and Vision - The Bristol Show A full report from the south-west's largest hi-fi event. [Fri 02 Mar 07] ![]() ![]() DRM to go on-air in Devon as part of BBC test transmissions BBC Radio Devon will be broadcast digitally on mediumwave to trial a new broadcast system [Fri 16 Feb 07] ![]() BBC and Arquiva rollout 7 more transmitters The BBC has announced seven new transmitters for England, on-air before the end of April 2007 [Fri 16 Feb 07] ![]() ![]() New audio standard for digital radio named as DAB+ The new audio codec enables more stations on a multiplex with the option of better audio quality [Fri 16 Feb 07] ![]() BBC announces extra DAB transmitters in Glasgow and Newport The BBC has announced a transmitter for its national digital stations in South Wales and Scotland, while a further transmitter is planned for Isle of Man [Fri 16 Feb 07] ![]() RockTalk 106.1 on course for Manchester launch The new Manchester-wide FM radio station will be RockTalk 106.1, it has been announced. RockTalk will be "a speech and rock music service for 35-64 year-olds, which contains a strong commitment to local news, current affairs and interactive debate for the Manchester area". The station beat off competition from 10 other applicants, including The Arrow, Original FM and Jack FM. [Thu 08 Feb 07] ![]() Laser Broadcasting celebrate win in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire Sunshine 855 owners Laser Broadcasting have won the new local FM radio licence for the counties of Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. Herefordshire and Monmouthshire Classic Hits is aimed at all age groups and will play music sourced from several decades, with speech programmes and information. [Thu 08 Feb 07] ![]() Northeast Wales and West Cheshire gear up for DAB The radio regulator is currently advertising the local DAB digital radio multiplex licence for Northeast Wales and West Cheshire The local radio multiplex will include capacity reserved for BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru. [Thu 08 Feb 07] ![]() Derbyshire to get local DAB The radio regulator is currently advertising the local DAB digital radio multiplex licence for Derbyshire. The multiplex is likely to launch in 2008. [Thu 18 Jan 07] ![]() ![]() Never mind the ads, mobile TV fails to sell Virgin Mobile has sold less than 10,000 of its Lobster TV mobile 'phone, according to MediaGuardian. A high-profile ad campaign running on primetime TV has failed to convince consumers. The service, which uses DAB digital radio spectrum to broadcast TV to the 'phone, is supplied by BT Movio. The service carries only five channels (BBC1, ITV1, Channel 4 and E4 simulcasts, plus ITN News) and it is thought this, together with the fact that the Lobster 700 is the only 'phone currently equipped to receive broadcasts, has contributed to the poor uptake. The price of the Lobster 700 has been recently halved to GBP 99. [Thu 18 Jan 07] ![]() ![]() Chill airs in Glasgow and Edinburgh Chill, the chillout music brand found on many local DAB digital radio multiplexes in England and Wales, has launched in Edinburgh and Glasgow on DAB digital radio. The station was added to the Brighton and Hove and London III multiplexes last year. The station can be heard on the local DAB digital multiplexes serving Glasgow and Edinburgh, replacing Xfm UK. Xfm Scotland can still be heard on the central Scotland regional DAB multiplex. [Thu 18 Jan 07] ![]() ![]() UCB UK launches in London UCB UK, the radio station of the United Christian Broadcasters, has launched in London. The station is airing on DAB digital radio, on the London II multiplex. [Thu 18 Jan 07] ![]() ![]() |