DRG London

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DRG London
Greater London 3
Licensed area Greater London
Frequency 11B (218.640 MHz)
Air date25 February 2002 [1]
OwnerThe Digital Radio Group (London) Ltd.
Website thedigitalradiogroup.co.uk

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.

Contents

The Kemsing site (2 kW) was replaced in 2010 by the more powerful Wrotham site (5 kW) in Kent.

Stations available

ServiceService IDBit rateAudio channelsDescriptionAnalogue availability
Absolute Classic Rock C7C964 kbit/sMonoClassic rock
Absolute Radio 60s C3C464 kbit/sMono60s Music
Colourful Radio CEC764 kbit/sMonoSoul music
Desi RadioC9C164 kbit/sMonoPanjabi talk and music1602 kHz (Southall)
Fun Kids C5C980 kbit/sMonoChildren's radio, on air 0600—1900
Gaydio C9C9128 kbit/sJoint stereoHouse, dance and pop music; gay-orientated news and entertainment
IBC AsiaCAC164 kbit/sMonoAsian service
IBC TamilC8C164 kbit/sMonoAsian service
Kismat Radio C8C080 kbit/sMono LSFAsian talk1035 kHz (London)
Panjab RadioCF9964 kbit/sMono LSFPanjabi service558 kHz (London)
Polish Radio London C1D096 kbit/sMonoPolish service
Premier Gospel C9C880 kbit/sMonoGospel music, replaced Premier Christian Radio
Rainbow RadioCAC064 kbit/sMono LSFAfrican music station

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References

  1. Radiocentre Commercial Radio Pocket Booklet 2007
  2. Radio Now - London Radio Services