Fylde Coast Radio is the latest station to move to DAB platform in Blackpool
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Fylde Coast Radio has been broadcasting on the internet for six years and can now be heard on DAB around the area after officially switching on Tuesday (November 1).
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Hide AdDAB (Digital audio broadcasting), also known as digital radio and high-definition radio, is audio broadcasting in which Analog audio is converted into a digital signal and transmitted on an assigned channel in the AM or (more usually) FM frequency range.
A number of established and new radio stations have been set up on DAB after Fun Coast Digital, a non-profit community interest group led by former Radio Wave broadcaster Alistair Clarke, was granted an Ofcom digital licence in the summer, with a mission to bring community broadcasting to the Fylde coast.
It has allowed as many as 28 new radio stations to be set up using a transmitter based at the top of the Tower, giving groups from the area the chance to have their own shows.
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Alistair said: ”Blackpool Tower is ideal because it has a lot of the infrastructure up there already.”
Anton Kay, station manager of Fylde Coast Radio, said: “Broadcasting on this platform will enable us to reach even more listeners in the locality.
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Hide Ad“We have been based in the Blackpool area for many years an all of our presenters live locally as well.
“We play music to suit all tastes.
"We don’t have a set list of songs that the presenters have to play.
"Each presenter has their own format: some will play a particular genre of music while others will play a variety. “
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Hide AdFylde Coast Radio’s roster includes a fast moving Breakfast Show from 7-9am on Monday to Friday, drive-time slot from 5-7pm followed by evenings of specialist shows that run until 11pm.
Anton added: “We have a team of thirty-one presenters who enjoy sharing music with you as well as information about local traffic and weather and events.
"Expect to hear music not played on other stations!”
Other stations now on DAB include COASTAL, Central Radio and Ultimate Beats Radio.