Wednesday 24 Sep 2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio is pleased to announce the launch of a new national digital radio transmitter in Wrotham, Kent. The new transmitter will be a key part in the transmission network for London and the South East. It adds around 133,000 people to the coverage of the network and improves coverage for some 7.6 million people across the whole of London, north Kent and Surrey.
Digital radio listeners can now tune in to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's portfolio of digital-only stations – 1Xtra, 5 Live Sports Extra, 6 Music, Radio 7 and the Asian Network – as well as the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's existing national radio stations – Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, Radio 5 Live and the World Service – and enjoy the benefits of digital audio broadcasting (DAB).
"The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is committed to broadening the availability of digital radio and we are delighted to further expand and improve coverage in the South East and London," said Mark Friend, Controller, Multiplatform & Interactive, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio & Music.
"We hope more listeners will discover the range of programmes offered over DAB including ball-by-ball commentary of The Ashes on 5 Live Sports Extra and some great festive highlights on Radio 7, 1Xtra and 6 Music over Christmas."
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is investing in the DAB network and fulfilling its commitment to reach around 92% of the UK population by the end of next year.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has five digital-only radio networks, all launched in 2002:
Listeners can also receive Radios 1 to 5 Live (and World Service) on DAB, along with more than 30 of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's English local radio and nations services.
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