DRG London
Encyclopedia
DRG London is a Digital Audio Broadcasting
multiplex
available in the London
area that has been broadcasting since January 2002. It is also referred to as the Greater London 3 multiplex. The station operates from ten transmitters: Croydon, Alexandra Palace, Blue Bell Hill
, Reigate, Guildford, Brookmans Park, Zouches Farm
, BT Bedmont, High Wycombe and Kemsing.
The Kemsing site (2 kW) was replaced in 2010 by the more powerful Wrotham site (5 kW) in Kent.
Digital audio broadcasting
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital radio technology for broadcasting radio stations, used in several countries, particularly in Europe. As of 2006, approximately 1,000 stations worldwide broadcast in the DAB format....
multiplex
Multiplexing
The multiplexed signal is transmitted over a communication channel, which may be a physical transmission medium. The multiplexing divides the capacity of the low-level communication channel into several higher-level logical channels, one for each message signal or data stream to be transferred...
available in the London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
area that has been broadcasting since January 2002. It is also referred to as the Greater London 3 multiplex. The station operates from ten transmitters: Croydon, Alexandra Palace, Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill is a chalk hill between Maidstone and Rochester in the English county of Kent. It overlooks the River Medway and is part of the North Downs. Settlements on the hill include Walderslade; and Blue Bell Hill and Kit's Coty villages...
, Reigate, Guildford, Brookmans Park, Zouches Farm
Zouches Farm
Zouches Farm is a microwave radio link site located near the top of Blows Downs at Zouches Farm, Caddington, Bedfordshire, England . It was part of the London to Birmingham chain designed in the 1940s, and is now owned and maintained by BT Group....
, BT Bedmont, High Wycombe and Kemsing.
The Kemsing site (2 kW) was replaced in 2010 by the more powerful Wrotham site (5 kW) in Kent.
Stations available
| Service | Service ID | Bit rate | Audio channels | Description | Analogue availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Classic Rock | C7C9 | 128 kbit/s | Joint stereo | Classic rock | — |
| CDC6 | 128 kbit/s | Joint stereo | Soft rock | — | |
| Colourful Radio Colourful Radio Colourful Radio is a commercial radio station located in London, broadcasting to the Greater London area on DAB Digital Radio, and also via the Internet... |
CEC7 | 64 kbit/s | Mono | Soul music | — |
| Desi Radio | C9C1 | 64 kbit/s | Mono | Panjabi talk and music | 1602 kHz |
| Fun Kids | C5C9 | 80 kbit/s | Mono | Children's radio, on air 0600—1900 | — |
| Gaydar Radio Gaydar Radio GaydarRadio is a British digital radio station for gay men, lesbians and gay friendly people. It is available on DAB multiplexes in London and Brighton and also online. It broadcasts 24 hours a day, with live programming from 5am to midnight during the week, 7am to midnight at weekends.-Format:The... |
C9C9 | 128 kbit/s | Joint stereo | House, dance and pop music; gay-oriented news and entertainment | — |
| IBC Asia | CAC1 | 64 kbit/s | Mono | Asian service | — |
| IBC Tamil | C8C1 | 64 kbit/s | Mono | Asian service | — |
| Kismat Radio Kismat Radio Kismat Radio is a radio station broadcasting from the Crystal Palace Transmitter in south-east London.- Background :The target audience is British Asians and South Asian expats aged 30+, with programme formats comprising Asian Talk and music.... |
C8C0 | 80 kbit/s | Mono LSF | Asian talk | 1035 kHz (London) |
| LBC News 1152 LBC News 1152 LBC News 1152 is London's only rolling news radio station broadcasting in Greater London on AM, DAB, Sky, Virgin Media and online. The station's aim is to provide more in depth coverage of the day's news stories... |
C5C2 | 48 kbit/s | Mono LSF | Rolling news | 1152 kHz (London) |
| Panjab Radio | CF99 | 64 kbit/s | Mono LSF | Panjabi service | — |
| Polish Radio London Polish Radio London Polish Radio London is a radio channel designed for Polish audience in the United Kingdom and Ireland.PRL 24 was launched on 13 December 2006. It is available on DAB in the London area only and over the internet... |
C1D0 | 96 kbit/s | Mono | Polish service | — |
| Premier Gospel Premier Christian Radio Premier Christian Radio is a British Christian radio station wholly owned by the charity Premier Christian Media Trust.Premier Christian Radio broadcasts Christian programming including news, debate, teachings and Christian music to London and the surrounding areas.It operates on three frequencies... |
C9C8 | 80 kbit/s | Mono | Gospel music, replaced Premier Christian Radio Premier Christian Radio Premier Christian Radio is a British Christian radio station wholly owned by the charity Premier Christian Media Trust.Premier Christian Radio broadcasts Christian programming including news, debate, teachings and Christian music to London and the surrounding areas.It operates on three frequencies... |
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| Rainbow Radio | CAC0 | 64 kbit/s | Mono LSF | African music station | — |
