Media
Now applies for Derbyshire digital licence
Published Tuesday, Apr 17 2007, 11:45 BST | By James Welsh
Now Digital was the sole applicant for the Derbyshire local digital radio multiplex, Ofcom announced today.
Comprised of GCap (72.5%), Sabras Sound (20%) and Chrysalis Radio (7.5%), Now proposes to provide eight digital sound programme services by July 2008 using a network of 5 transmitters. It expects to achieve 80.5% outdoor coverage of the adult (15+) population in the licenced area.
The services proposed are: Ram FM (GCap), Classic Gold 945 (Classic Gold Digital), Xfm (GCap), Heart 106 (Chrysalis), Galaxy (Chrysalis), Smooth Radio (GMG), Peak FM (Grand Central Broadcasting) and UCB UK. BBC Radio Derby will also be carried on the multiplex in reserved capacity.
Comprised of GCap (72.5%), Sabras Sound (20%) and Chrysalis Radio (7.5%), Now proposes to provide eight digital sound programme services by July 2008 using a network of 5 transmitters. It expects to achieve 80.5% outdoor coverage of the adult (15+) population in the licenced area.
The services proposed are: Ram FM (GCap), Classic Gold 945 (Classic Gold Digital), Xfm (GCap), Heart 106 (Chrysalis), Galaxy (Chrysalis), Smooth Radio (GMG), Peak FM (Grand Central Broadcasting) and UCB UK. BBC Radio Derby will also be carried on the multiplex in reserved capacity.
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