DAB Stations
The Following DAB Multiplexes are available in various parts of the North West of England:
National
Local
Small Scale
NATIONAL MULTIPLEX (BBC)
The BBC National Multiplex broadcasts across the UK on Block 12B and is run by the BBC.
BBC Radio 1
BBC, national. Chart / Contemporary music.
Frequencies : FM 98.9 (North West), 98.2 (C Lancs), 99.6 (N Lancs), 98.5 (N Wales), various other relays on 97.7 – 99.8, DAB National
BBC Radio 1 Xtra
BBC, national. Chart / Contemporary music.
Frequencies : FM 98.9 (North West), 98.2 (C Lancs), 99.6 (N Lancs), 98.5 (N Wales), various other relays on 97.7 – 99.8, DAB National
BBC Radio 2
BBC, national. Adult Contemporary and Easy Listening, with Specialist programming in the evenings and weekends.
Frequencies : FM 89.3 (North West), 88.6 (C Lancs), 90.0 (N Lancs), various other relays on 88.0 -90.2. DAB National.
BBC Radio 3
BBC, national. Classical and Jazz. Frequencies : FM 91.5 (North West), 90.8 (C Lancs), 92.2 (N Lancs), various other relays on 90.2 – 92.4, DAB National
BBC Radio 4
BBC, national. Talk radio including news, drama, comedy, science and history. Frequencies : FM 93.7 (North West), 93.0 (C Lancs), 94.4 (N Lancs), various other relays on 92.4 – 94.6, DAB National
BBC Radio 4 Extra
BBC, national. Radio 4 sister station
BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC, national. Talk and sport.
Frequencies : AM 909, 693, DAB National
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
BBC, national. Additional sports
BBC Radio 6 Music
BBC, national.
BBC Radio Asian Network
BBC, national.
BBC Radio World Service
BBC, International.
NATIONAL MULTIPLEX (DIGITAL 1)
The Digital 1 National Multiplex broadcasts nationally on Block 11D and is run by Digital 1.
Absolute Radio
Independent, national. Rock and Pop music. Classic Album tracks along with Today’s best music. Frequencies : AM 1215, 1197 (Merseyside), 1242 (Stoke-on-Trent), DAB National
Capital Dance
Independent, national. Dance music.
Capital UK
Independent, national. Pop music.
Capital Xtra
Independent, national. Dance and Urban music.
Classic FM
GB News Radio
Gold UK
Heart Dance
Heart UK
Heart 70s
Heart 80s
Heart 90s
Heart 00s
Heart Xmas
Kiss
Kisstory
LBC
LBC News
Magic
Radio X
Smooth Chill
Smooth UK
Talksport
UCB1
UCB2
NATIONAL MULTIPLEX (SDL National)
The Digital 2 National Multiplex broadcasts nationally on Block 11A and is run by Sound Digital.
Absolute 80s
Independent, national. 80s Music.
Absolute 90s
Independent, national. 90s Music.
Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute Radio Country
Independent, national. Country music.
BFBS UK
Independent, national. Forces station
Boom Radio
Independent, national. 60s-80s music.
Capital Chill
Independent, national. Chill out music
Capital Xtra Reloaded
Independent, national. Old Skool Dance and Urban music.
Fix Radio
Heat
Independent, national.
Jazz FM
Independent, national. Jazz music.
Kerrang
Independent, national. Rock music.
Mellow Magic
Independent, national. Relaxing and melodic music.
Magic Chilled
Independent, national. Contemporary music.
Magic Musicals
Independent, national. Contemporary music.
Magic Soul
Independent, national. Soul music.
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Premier Christian
Independent, national. Christian music and speech.
Premier Praise
Independent, national. Christian music and speech.
Radio X Classic Rock
Independent, national. Classic Rock
Scala Radio
Independent, national. Classical music.
Sunrise Radio
Independent, national. Asian music and speech programmes.
TalkRadio-TalkTV
Independent, national. News and current affairs.
talkSPORT 2
Independent, national.
Times Radio
Independent, national. News and current affairs.
Virgin Anthems
Independent, national. Rock and pop music.
Virgin Chilled
Independent, national. Rock and pop music.
Virgin Radio
Independent, national. Rock and pop music.
Manchester Multiplex
The Manchester Multiplex broadcasts across Greater Manchester and North Cheshire on Block 12C and is run by CE Digital.Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute 80s
Independent, national. 80s Music.
Absolute 90s
Independent, national. 90s Music.
Asian Sound
Independent, local, East Lancs. Music, news and information for the Asian community. Frequencies : AM 963 (East Lancs), 1377 (Manchester), DAB Manchester
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC, local, Manchester. News, sport and general talk radio from BBC North’s MediaCity:UK studios. Excellent football coverage on a Saturday afternoon. Previously known as BBC GMR.
Frequencies : FM 95.1 (Main), 104.6 (East Manchester), DAB Manchester.
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Capital (Manchester)
Independent, local, from Manchester. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, drive from Manchester.
Previously Galaxy 102.
Frequencies : FM 102.0, DAB Manchester
Greatest Hits Radio (Manchester & North West)
BBC, local, Manchester. News, sport and general talk radio from BBC North’s MediaCity:UK studios. Excellent football coverage on a Saturday afternoon. Previously known as BBC GMR.
Frequencies : FM 95.1 (Main), 104.6 (East Manchester), DAB Manchester
Heart (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, drive from Manchester.
Formerly Century Radio and Real Radio.
Frequencies : FM 105.4 (North West), DAB (Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs)
Hits Radio Manchester
Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits. New national station from Manchester. Local news.
Formerly Piccadilly / Key 103.
Frequencies : FM 103.0, DAB Manchester
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Smooth Country
Independent, national. Country music.
Smooth Radio (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Easy Listening music station, part of the Smooth network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast from Manchester.
Previously Jazz FM.
Frequencies : FM 100.4, DAB Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs
Liverpool Multiplex
The Liverpool Multiplex broadcasts across Merseyside on Block 11B and is run by Bauer Media.Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute 80s
Independent, national. 80s Music.
Absolute 90s
Independent, national. 90s Music.
BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC, local, from Liverpool serving Merseyside.
Frequencies : FM 95.8, AM 1485, DAB Liverpool
Capital (Liverpool)
Independent, local, from Liverpool. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Liverpool. Formerly Juice FM.
Frequencies : FM 107.6, DAB Liverpool
Greatest Hits Radio (Liverpool/North West/North Wales)
Independent, local, Liverpool. Classic hits network broadcasting across the UK. Local news for Liverpool, Drivetime from Manchester, all other programmes networked mainly from Manchester.
Frequencies : FM 105.9 (Liverpool), 107.2 (Warrington), DAB (Liverpool)
Heart (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, drive from Manchester.
Formerly Century Radio and Real Radio.
Frequencies : FM 105.4 (North West), DAB (Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs)
Hits Radio UK
Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits.
Mellow Magic
Independent, national. Relaxing and melodic music.
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Radio City
Independent, local, from Liverpool. Plays Chart Hits. Part of Bauer Radio’s Hits Radio Network.
Frequencies : FM 96.7, DAB Liverpool
Smooth Radio (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Easy Listening music station, part of the Smooth network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast from Manchester.
Previously Jazz FM.
Frequencies : FM 100.4, DAB Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs
Lancashire Multiplex
The Central Lancashire Multiplex broadcasts to Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and surrounding parts of Central Lancashire on on Block 11B and is run by Bauer Media.Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute 80s
Independent, national. 80s Music.
Absolute 90s
Independent, national. 90s Music.
BBC Radio Lancashire
BBC, local, from Blackburn covering the whole county.
Frequencies : FM 95.5(E Lancs), 103.9(Cen/W Lancs), 104.5(N Lancs), AM 855(S Lancs), DAB Cen.Lancs
Capital (Lancashire)
Independent, local, Lancashire. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from London. Local drivetime from Manchester (as Capital Manchester).
Frequencies : FM 96.3 (Chorley), 99.8 Burnley, 106.5 (Preston), 107.0 (Blackburn), DAB Central Lancashire
Greatest Hits Radio (Lancashire)
Independent, local, Liverpool. Classic hits network broadcasting across the UK. Local news for Lancashire, Drivetime from Manchester, all other programmes networked mainly from Manchester.
Heart (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, drive from Manchester.
Formerly Century Radio and Real Radio.
Frequencies : FM 105.4 (North West), DAB (Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs)
Hits Radio UK
Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits.
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Rock FM
Independent, local, from Preston. Plays Chart Hits. Part of Bauer Radio’s Hits Radio Network.
Frequencies : FM 97.4, DAB Central Lancs
Smooth Country
Independent, national. Country music.
Smooth Radio (North West)
Independent, regional, North West. Easy Listening music station, part of the Smooth network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast from Manchester.
Previously Jazz FM.
Frequencies : FM 100.4, DAB Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs
North East Wales & West Cheshire Multiplex
The North East Wales & West Cheshire Multiplex broadcasts across North East Wales & West Cheshire on Block 10D and is run by Muxco.
BBC Radio Cymru
BBC, regional. Welsh Language service across the whole of Wales.
BBC Radio Cymru 2
BBC, regional. Welsh Language service across the whole of Wales.
BBC Radio Wales
BBC, regional, for Wales. English Language service.
Frequencies : AM 657 (Wrexham), 882 (Wales), FM 91.1 (North Wales Borders) 94.8 (North Wales Coast), 95.4 (North East Wales)
Capital (North West)
Independent, local, . Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from London. Local drivetime from Manchester (as Capital Manchester).
Dee Radio
Independent, local, Chester. Contemporary music, with local news and information for Chester.
Dragon Radio
Fun Kids
Fun Kids Junior
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Heart (North and Mid Wales)
Independent, local, Wrexham. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local drivetime programming from Wrexham.
In Demand Radio
Juice Radio
Liverpool Live
Love 80s Liverpool
Nation Radio Wales
Nation 80s
Tomorrowland One World Radio
Zest Liverpool
Stoke Multiplex
The Stoke Multiplex broadcasts across Staffordshire & Cheshire on Block 12D and is run by UTV Bauer.Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute Radio 60s
Independent, national. Country music.
Absolute Radio 70s
Independent, national. Country music.
Absolute 80s
Independent, national. 80s Music.
Absolute 90s
Independent, national. 90s Music.
BBC Radio Stoke
BBC, local, from Stoke covering North and Mid Staffordshire and South Cheshire.
Frequencies : FM 94.6 (Main), 104.1 (Stafford), AM 1503, DAB Stoke
Greatest Hits Radio (Staffs)
Independent, local, Stoke. Classic hits network broadcasting across the UK. Local news for Staffordshire, Drivetime from Manchester, all other programmes networked mainly from Manchester.
Hits Radio UK
Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits.
Kerrang
Independent, national. Rock music.
Mellow Magic
Independent, national. Relaxing and melodic music.
Magic Soul
Independent, national. Soul music.
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Scala Radio
Independent, national. Classical music.
Signal 1
Independent, local, from Stoke-on-Trent. Plays Chart Hits.
Frequencies : FM 102.6 (Stoke), 96.4 (East Cheshire), 96.9 (Stafford), DAB Stoke
North Cumbria Multiplex
The North Cumbria Multiplex broadcasts across North and Mid Cumbria on Block 11B and is run by Bauer.Absolute Radio Classic Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Absolute Radio Country
Independent, national. Country music.
Absolute Radio 20s
Independent, national. 20s music.
Absolute Radio 80s
Independent, national. 80s music.
Absolute Radio 90s
Independent, national. 90s music.
BBC Radio Cumbria
BBC, local, from Carlisle serving the county of Cumbria.
Frequencies : FM 96.1 (South Cumbria), 95.2 (Kendal), 104.2 (Windermere), AM 837 (South Cumbria)
Greatest Hits Radio (Cumbria)
Independent, local, Cumbria. Classic hits network broadcasting across the UK. Local news for Cumbria, Drivetime from Manchester, all other programmes networked mainly from Manchester.
Hits Radio UK
Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits.
Hits Radio Pride
Independent, national, from Manchester. Pride station focusing on music for the LGBT community
Jazz FM
Independent, national. Jazz music.
Kiss Bliss
Independent, national. Dance music.
Kiss Dance
Independent, national. Dance music.
Kiss Garage
Independent, national. Dance music.
Magic Chilled
Independent, national. Contemporary music.
Magic at the Movies
Independent, national. Contemporary music.
Magic Musicals
Independent, national. Contemporary music.
Magic Soul
Independent, national. Soul music.
Mellow Magic
Independent, national. Soul music.
Planet Rock
Independent, national. Rock music.
Scala Radio
Independent, national. Classical music.
Morecambe Bay Multiplex
The Morecambe Bay Multiplex broadcasts across parts of North Lancs and South Cumbria on Block 11B and is run by MuxCo and Nation.BBC Radio Cumbria
BBC, local, from Carlisle serving the county of Cumbria. Frequencies : FM 96.1 (South Cumbria), 95.2 (Kendal), 104.2 (Windermere), AM 837 (South Cumbria)
Beyond Radio
Independent, local, from Lancaster. Community radio for Lancaster and Morecambe.
Frequencies: 103.5 (Lancaster), 107.5FM (Carnforth), DAB (Morecambe Bay)
Cando FM
Independent, local, Barrow. Community station.
Fun Kids UK
Independent, national. Children’s radio station
Heart (North Lancs and Cumbria)
Independent, local, Manchester. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, drive from Manchester (Heart North West).
Frequencies : FM 96.9 (Main), 102.3 (Kendal), 103.2 (Windermere)
Smooth Radio (Lake District)
Independent, local, Lake District. Easy Listening music station, part of the Smooth network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, from Kendal (as Smooth North West).
Frequencies : FM 100.1 (Kendal), 100.8 (Windermere)
Blackpool Multiplex
The Blackpool Multiplex broadcasts across Blackpool on Block 8B and is run by Fun Coast Digital.
45 Radio
Independent, Local
Central Radio
Independent, Local
Coastal Radio
Independent, Local
Dune Radio
Independent, Local, Southport. Covering The Liverpool City Region and Fylde Coast areas. Playing a variety of music from the past six decades as well as providing local news and information
Fylde Coast Radio
Independent, Local
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
WBPL WOW Blackpool
Independent, local,
Manchester DAB Multiplex
The Manchester DAB Multiplex broadcasts across Manchester on Block 7D and is run by Manchester DAB.
All FM
Buzz MCR
Care Radio
Cheesy FM
Cosoro Radio
Eirewave
Gaydio
Independent, local, Manchester
Frequencies : FM 88.4 (Manchester), DAB Manchester, DAB Stockport
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Juice Radio
LMR Manchester
Love 80s
Nation Radio UK
Nation 80s
Radio Africana
Reform Radio
Slack City MCR
Sunrise Radio
Tomorrowland One World Radio
XS Manchester
Independent, local, Manchester. Guitar and Indie music with local presenters Alex James, Gareth Brooks, Clint Boon, Jim Salveson and Shell Zenner.
Frequencies : FM 106.1 (Manchester), DAB (Manchester)
Stockport Multiplex
The Stockport Multiplex broadcasts on Block 8A and is run by Stockport DAB.
Fun Kids
Gaydio
Independent, local, Manchester
Frequencies : FM 88.4 (Manchester), DAB Manchester, DAB Stockport
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Panacea Soul
Pie Radio
Tomorrowland OWR
Voice of Islam
Wythenshawe FM
Independent, local access radio, from Wythenshawe, South Manchester Playing everything from golden oldies up to Hard house and Trance.
Cheshire East Multiplex
The Cheshire East Multiplex broadcasts on Block 11C and is run by Cheshire East DAB.
Cheshire's Silk
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Panacea Soul
Congleton and Leek Multiplex
The Congleton and Leek Multiplex broadcasts on Block 9A and is run by Moorlands DAB.
Blue Sky Radio
Cheshire's Silk
Churnet Sound
Independent, Local, Biddulph, Congleton and Leek area.
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Crewe and Nantwich Multiplex
The Crewe and Nantwich Multiplex broadcasts on Block 7D and is run by South Cheshire DAB.Blue Sky Radio
The Cat
Cat Xtra
Cheshire's Silk
Glossop & Buxton Multiplex
The Glossop and Buxton Multiplex broadcasts on Block 8B and is run by High Peak One Digital.Greatest Hits Radio (Derbyshire)
Independent, local, Derbyshire. Classic hits network broadcasting across the UK. Local news for Derbyshire, Drivetime from Manchester, all other programmes networked mainly from Manchester.
Stoke & Newcastle Multiplex
The Stoke and Newcastle Multiplex broadcasts on Block 8a and is run by Alternative Broadcasting Company.Warrington, Widnes & Runcorn
The Warrington, Widnes & Runcorn Multiplex broadcasts on Block 8B and is run by Warrington, Widnes & Runcorn DAB.Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Panacea Soul
Preston and Chorley
The Preston and Chorley Multiplex broadcasts on Block 9A and is run by Preston DAB.
Central Radio
Independent, Local
Dune Radio
Independent, Local, Southport. Covering The Liverpool City Region and Fylde Coast areas. Playing a variety of music from the past six decades as well as providing local news and information
Happy Radio
Independent, local, for South Manchester and Cheshire. Featuring former Piccadilly presenters Spence McDonald, Darren Proctor, Steve Penk and Chelsea Norris.
Panacea Soul
East Cheshire Multiplex
The East Cheshire Multiplex launches soon