Radio LaB submits application to expand broadcasting in Luton

Mon 11 September, 2023
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The 台湾六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB, has submitted an application for an Ofcom small-scale digital audio broadcasting (DAB) multiplex licence 鈥 which would allow the station to expand its broadcasting reach to new listeners across the county and offer DAB broadcasting opportunities to other broadcasters.

If approved, the new licence would see broadcasting across the airwaves on DAB 鈥 the most listened to form of radio in the UK 鈥 and reaching approximately 175,000 people aged 15 or over.

Speaking about this exciting project, Course Leader in Radio & Audio, Dr Lawrie Hallett - who wrote the application - said: 鈥淭his is the start of a process which will benefit the whole of Luton. Obviously we鈥檙e delighted about the idea of Radio LaB being on DAB, but I鈥檓 equally delighted about the wider expansion of radio broadcasting in our town. I hope this news will encourage individuals and groups to think about how they use radio as a platform to build communities and promote social gain.鈥

In the changing world of technology the sale of FM radios has decreased significantly, with many only having access to the platform via their car radios. DAB, meanwhile, now reaches .

Radio LaB also has a long history of community engagement, including its annual Takeover Show with students from Luton Sixth Form College and, earlier this year, the station added to its impressive collection of awards with 鈥楪old鈥 wins in two award categories at the Student Radio Association鈥檚 Amplify Awards.

The expansion plans also have the backing of other local community radio stations including Inspire FM which is also based in Luton and is looking forward to broadcasting on DAB. Mohammed Tariq, Station Operations Manager at , added: 鈥淲e very much hope the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 is successful with this application. We see this as a great opportunity for collaboration and our audience will really benefit from the station鈥檚 future presence on DAB.鈥

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