Reading small-scale DAB radio bidder announces plans

Local Radio Ltd, owned by Reading community station B Radio, has announced its plan to apply for a small-scale DAB licence.

The bid is supported by several other community radio stations including, Hospital Radio Reading, Marlow FM 97.5, Kennet Radio and Asian Star Radio.

Gavin Harris, Director of B Radio: “Our bid will allocate free DAB slots to locally owned and operated, OFCOM C-DSP licence holders.

“We promise to always give local operators in our area access first to our Small Scale DAB Multiplex before offering space to other broadcasters.

“Our vision for small-scale DAB in Reading is a diverse collection of radio stations, with a ‘local first’ approach. Giving Reading an amazing choice of locally programmed radio services.”

In a recent independently conducted survey for B Radio, 37% of respondents said that DAB was the primary platform they use to listen to the radio.

Local Radio welcomes any broadcasters or companies wishing to be part of the bid to register their interest at localradio.co.uk.