Month: June 2024

A new radio station using the name Atlantic 252 is set to launch on DAB.

The station has a modern version of the original Atlantic 252 logo and will commence broadcasting at 8am on June 24th, 2024.
Whilst the people behind the revival want to remain anonymous, the station voice-over will be Jim Merkel, who was the voice behind the original station.
Jim tells us: “Atlantic 252 is vastly different from the majority of stations I voiced. I call it “stationality” like personality. The vibe and feel of the station was exciting, up tempo, and catchy.
“I’ve voiced radio stations around the globe, most of which are here in the US. Atlantic 252 did things differently. While so many stations had a “sterilized” or “homogenized” feel to them, Atlantic 252 had a sound to it all on its own.
“To be back as the signature voice on Atlantic 252 is a dream, and allows me to create some of those same magical moments that Atlantic 252 was known for!”
Atlantic 252 won’t be on 252 LW, but in certain areas of the North West on DAB, including Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Tameside, Rochdale and Oldham with plans to expand across the UK and Ireland as the year rolls on.
Presenters will be added next year, according to a press release.
The station says: “The comeback is aimed at the 40+ crowd – those busy parents who deserve a break and professionals who crave a little escape down memory lane. But hey, we’re also here to win over a new generation who missed out on our original run but are ready to fall in love with our nostalgic vibes.
“So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to relive the magic. Atlantic 252 is back, bringing the beat that shaped a generation and setting the stage for a whole new chapter in radio history. It’s time to turn up the volume and let the good times roll!” […]

Cumbria.Digital has announced plans to apply for the small-scale DAB multiplex licence covering Carlisle and Penrith.
The company plans to reserve capacity for six community stations, surpassing Ofcom’s minimum requirement of four, to better serve the diverse communities in Carlisle, Penrith, and the surrounding rural areas.
It also plans to establish media hubs in Penrith and Carlisle to support community groups and organisations with the facilities needed to run their own stations on the multiplex and make radio accessible to all.
Cumbria.Digital informs RadioToday it has operated in the technology and broadcast sector over the last 20 years including providing technical facilities for a pan European Satellite Channel and supporting small business to unlock the potential of digital technology.
“We are looking to provide a platform that gives communities and organizations a voice, opening up the power of radio to all and bringing greater choice to listeners in the area,” said a spokesperson for Cumbria.Digital.
“We will support the existing community stations in Carlisle and Penrith, ensuring they have capacity on the multiplex if they wish alongside supporting new stations.”
Cumbria.Digital says it is already in discussions with potential commercial stations, including niche stations not currently available over the air locally, and wants to hear from anyone else interested in joining a local multiplex.
Details of the people behind the company have not been shared with RadioToday. […]