[cma-l] Angel Radio leads the way in Portsmouth as Ofcom selects city for trial DAB service

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On 12 June 2015 at 10:20, CMA-L <cma-l at commedia.org.uk> wrote:

> Source:
> http://www.a516digital.com/2015/06/angel-radio-leads-way-in-portsmouth-as.html
>
> Ofcom, the Broadcast and Telecoms regulator, has today announced that
> Portsmouth has been selected as a location for a ground breaking trial to
> broadcast small scale DAB digital radio stations.
>
> This means more choice on the digital airwaves for radio listeners in the
> city.
>
> The trial, led by Havant based Angel Radio, will see six new digital radio
> stations broadcast to the City of Portsmouth from the end of Summer for up
> to nine months. If successful it is hoped that Ofcom will form a policy to
> enable long term broadcasts to be licenced.
>
> The new services available will be:
>
>    - Angel Xtra - a spin off service from Angel Radio broadcasting dance
>    band music from the 1920s to 1950s by day and easy listening music from by
>    night. The station will provide greater choice to the city's senior &
>    discerning population.
>    - Express FM - the popular local community radio service Portsmouth
>    featuring music, talk and live Portsmouth FC commentary will be simulcast
>    on digital radio.
>    - JAMM Radio - a service from Highbury college playing chart hits with
>    programmes made by students for students.
>    - Mango Vibe - a dance music service for young adults playing upfront
>    music with specialist dance programming.
>    - The Flash - a classic rock service based in Havant, featuring blues
>    and music from local bands.
>    - Triple 100% Hits - a service aimed at 20 to 44 year olds playing
>    current and classic hits.
>
> A website at www.solentwireless.com provides more information about the
> new digital services.
>
> The trials being licenced by Ofcom are aimed at finding ways for smaller
> stations to gain access to the DAB digital radio platform. The current DAB
> structure involves stations selecting either national or local coverage.
> But local coverage involves paying for carriage on a DAB multiplex that
> serves an entire county, with limited capacity to take all local stations
> within the area. The Solent Wireless bid, lead by Angel Radio, involves a
> much lower cost distribution solution with coverage restricted to the
> Portsmouth area.
>
> *Reaction*
> Nicola Phipps, Editor of Creative Learning Programmes at Highbury College,
> said:
>
> "Highbury College prides itself on being a cutting edge educational
> establishment, and we are excited to showcase our student led radio service
> JAMM Radio to digital radio listeners in Portsmouth. We look forward to
> working with local broadcasters to broaden choice available to radio
> listeners."
>
> David Harber, Commercial Manager of Express FM, said:
>
> "With nearly half of adults nationally having access to a DAB digital
> radio, being on DAB digital radio in addition to FM, will enable our unique
> local programming to be heard in Portsmouth on as many radios as possible."
>
> Tony Smith, Station Manager of Angel Radio, said:
>
> "Angel Radio has worked hard with its partners to provide a range of
> stations that complement those already available in Portsmouth. We are
> pleased that Ofcom has acknowledged we have a sensible proposal by granting
> us just one of ten available trial licences for small scale DAB digital
> radio services in the country."
>
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