LBC is replacing DNN on regional multiplexes

The Digital News Network (DNN) has ceased broadcasting today on the North East, North West, South Wales & West, West Midlands and Yorkshire multiplexes.

From September the London speech station LBC will be carried in it's place with regional news bulletins on the hour.

New DAB transmitters for North Wales

DigitalOne, the UK's nation commercial DAB multiplex has switched on two new transmitters in North Wales.

The transmitter at Arfon provides new or improved coverage to more than 120,000 listeners along the Lleyn Peninsular, from Pwllheli to Caernarfon.

The Llanddona transmitter extends reception into Anglesey and covers most of the Southern half of the isle. This site is shared with the BBC and also carries the national BBC services.

Harrow Weald off air

The North West London transmitter in Harrow Weald has been off air since 9am due to a technical fault affecting national and local services in the locality.

Yorkshire Radio launched on DAB

Yorkshire Radio has started broadcasting on DAB across Yorkshire and on-line at www.yorkshireradio.net.

The service is based in Leeds and is serving England’s biggest county with a music service playing tracks from the 1960 to modern day.

The service has full coverage of Leeds United including mach commentary and other regular programming.

PURE PocketDAB 1500

PURE Digital have added the PURE PocketDAB 1500 there range of DAB digital radios. This handheld unit is both a portable DAB and FM receiver.

The unit ways in at just 123 grams and is supplied with Sennheiser MX300 in-ear headphones as standard. The PocketDAB is powered by an internal lithium battery, recharges from the mains and gives up to 24 hours of listening in between charges.

The unit is available from major high-street retailers and independent hi-fi dealers for £89.99.

PURE Digital release the new "Bug Too"

PURE Digital have released the followup to "the Bug" with another alien looking DAB digital radio called the "Bug Too".

The Bug is not only a DAB digital radio radio but also an MP3 player, digital radio recorder (to SD card) and includes "Tivo" live pause & rewind features for radio.

The Bug Too includes a fully functional electronic programme guide (EPG) and improved MP3/recording management that lets users wake up to their favourite recording.

The Bug shape has not changed but but the colour has to a new titanium silver finish, and the control layout has been improved.

The Bud Too costs £99.99 with a 2 year warranty and is available from high street stores. More information is available from the Pure Digital web site.

talkSPORT on DAB in Northern Ireland

talkSPORT has announced it is now transmitting on DAB to Northern Ireland. The service has been available no Freeview, digital satellite and digital cable platforms.