Manchester & Salford SSDAB

Bringing DAB+ digital radio to Manchester and Salford

Manchester DAB operates the small-scale DAB+ multiplex for Manchester and Salford, giving licensed radio services a route to digital broadcasting. DSP capacity is currently full, but we are operating a waiting list. Capacity is available for eligible C-DSP services.

~1M adults (Ofcom predicted)

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22 services on air

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DAB+ digital standard

Across Manchester & Salford

Broadcasting on Manchester DAB

Is there space for your station?

DSP

Capacity is full

DSP capacity is currently full and we are operating a waiting list for DSP licence holders. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when space becomes available.

C-DSP — Space available

Community digital radio

We have capacity available for eligible C-DSP services, subject to licence, availability, contract and technical checks. Get in touch and we’ll guide you through the steps.

Radio studio

The multiplex

Manchester & Salford’s route to digital radio

Manchester DAB provides DAB+ coverage across Manchester and Salford, with Ofcom’s predicted indoor coverage reaching around one million adults.

On air now

Services on the multiplex

All FM
Atlantic 252
BOOM LIGHT
BritAsia Radio
Buzz MCR
Cosoro Radio
Gaydio
Happy Radio UK
Heritage Radio
Legacy 90.1FM
LMR
Love 80s MCR
Panacea Soul
Radio Africana
Radio Diamond
Radio O
Radio X 90s
Reform Radio
Sami Swoi Radio
Slack City MCR
Sunrise Radio
Voice of Islam

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