Today is the day around a dozen radio stations launch on the new Sound Digital national DAB multiplex.
Some stations are already broadcasting, but just moving to the new platform, such as Planet Rock, Absolute 80s and Fun Kids, whilst others such as Virgin Radio and talkRADIO are testing ahead of a full launch in March.
Stations now available via the new multiplex are:
- Share Radio
- Premier Christian Radio
- Fun Kids
- Kisstory
- Planet Rock
- Absolute 80s
- Sunrise Radio
- Jazz FM
- Awesome Radio
- UCB2
- Panjab Radio
- heat
Stations launching soon:
15th March: Mellow Magic & talkSPORT 2
21st March: talkRADIO
27th March: Premier Praise
28th March: Magic Chilled
30th March: Virgin Radio
An official industry event it taking place to mark the launch of the new stations tomorrow in London – and will be available to listen to on the radio industry’s radio station – inRadio from 2pm till 440pm.
In addition, Heart extra is now broadcasting nationally via D1.
