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FáilteDAB: Coverage, Tests and Services

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    #92
    Charles Slane
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123369474#Comment_123369474

    Who said that a beginning of April launch was expected? The only timeline I read was that it would be Spring.

    And the latest news from the Onic website says "Onic is set to launch exciting new DAB+/digital stations, offering enhanced sound quality and choice."

    It doesn't say that they are already on air. Is there a source where they are announced as on air?



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    #93
    Infoanon
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123369650#Comment_123369650

    The Onic announcement was made March 26th.

    Classis Hits 80s and Nova Xtra are both supposed to be on air for the last number of weeks.



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    #94
    JDxtra
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    Onic really are going for it there. Would be nice to see a real electronic/dance station in the mix somewhere on the service.



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    #95
    JDxtra
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    Good news from Freedom… 👍

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    #96
    Glaceon
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371772#Comment_123371772

    I know one of the lads in Freedom and he told me a few weeks ago but wasn’t sure whether I could say it or not! Well I can now. 😂



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    #97
    marclt
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    Are the tests on now? How far down the east coast are those signals travelling?



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    #98
    Charles Slane
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123372310#Comment_123372310

    Just the Mac Tire test tone.



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    #99
    Manc-Red_
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371814#Comment_123371814

    He wouldn’t have known your name on here and you wouldn’t have had to mention him. Great news of course

    Better Born Lucky Than Rich.



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    #100
    Infoanon
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    8Radio may also be making a similar announcement shortly , they also have a FM temporary license in July AFAIK which would give them an excellent opportunity to promote their other outlets



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    #101
    Glaceon
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123374065#Comment_123374065

    In that case… :pac:

    Rewind (from the Christmas FM staple) might also make an appearance.

    https://rewind.ie/

    Post edited by Glaceon on


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    #102
    Charles Slane
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123374136#Comment_123374136

    Interesting - that site says "Live from May". I wonder if that's referring to a launch on FailteDab so.

    And 8Radio would be a good addition too.



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    #103
    Manc-Red_
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    Have to say it’s looking like an absolute quality platform now guys and gals.

    Better Born Lucky Than Rich.



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    #104
    kazoo106
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    Rewind has just changed name on Newry DAB to "The Wave" in the last hour - this could be telling.

    Mount Oriel is back on on 5B - and although 35km away, is stronger than the old RTE MUX on Clermont Carn was at 8km



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    #105
    Infoanon
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123375490#Comment_123375490

    @kazoo106 ,are you referencing OFCOM and the proposed legislation allowing stations based in Ireland carriage on UK DAB services ?



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    #106
    kazoo106
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123375586#Comment_123375586

    Nope - the UK version
    https://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/localdigital/dp102178ba3thewave.htm

    It probably would be confusing having two stations available in a similar area with the same name !



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    #107
    Infoanon
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    Thanks @kazoo106 , i hadn't realised that Christmas FM had a UK company, and therefore could have carriage on UK DAB services.

    Wouldn't see an issue with retaining the 'Rewind ' name on the Newry SSDAB , Bauer may not be happy with the use of 'the wave'.



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    #108
    Lord Nelson
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123375601#Comment_123375601

    Probably makes sense to change the name as both operations are slightly different. The Dublin one is presenting as a 60s. 70s & 80s station whereas the Newry service seems to be more 80s, 90s & 00s. Also, the presenter line up is different. Today I’ve heard various Christmas FM personnel promoting the launch on DAB in May. I don’t recognise the presenters on the Newry one so not sure where they came from?



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    #109
    Charles Slane
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123374117#Comment_123374117

    The 8Radio website now says - "We’re continuing to work on getting 8Radio a permanent home on your FM and DAB radios in 2025 including being part of a Leinster-wide DAB trial starting in Spring. More news to follow on that one!"



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    #110
    DMC
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    Getting 18 stations now this evening….

    failteDAB.ie 1 - 5B and 7C

    8Radio
    CH 80's
    Freeedom
    Laser
    NovaXtra
    Onic 80s
    Onic R&B
    OnicAlt
    OnicCtry
    OnicGold
    OnicHits
    OnicKids
    OnicMovi
    OnicRock
    Q102
    Rewind
    Spin
    Sun Soul
    Today FM



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    #111
    TheBMG
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123380938#Comment_123380938

    decent range of stations there. Will that be it? I’m surprised not to see more Bauer or Bay Broadcasting channels up there (or is there a phase two)



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    #112
    Infoanon
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123380999#Comment_123380999

    19 Stations - anyone know how much capacity is left on the Mux ?

    Some surprises- laser and Sunsoul , I was expecting multiple Bauer stations and at least two more from Bay.

    Talk of a second phase ? Extending the coverage beyond leinster is whatI have heard



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    #113
    Charles Slane
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    Newstalk now added



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    #114
    Charles Slane
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    And Spirit.



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    #115
    pureza
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    receiving 20 channels here in Arklow

    Full 5 bars of signal,that’s surely not from Wicklow town or Kippure?

    There’s a lot of high ground between here and Wicklow town,are they using a tx near here? I know RTÉ have one near Applegreen and the 104.4 mhz East coast fm is local but I don’t know where it’s located



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    #116
    Manc-Red_
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg

    loud and proud

    Better Born Lucky Than Rich.



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    #117
    Mickey Mike
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    Ye have enough of them now, listen to that much of 'em.



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    #118
    waywill1966
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    well jell here in Sligo, wish we had that DAB service available here!

    Post edited by waywill1966 on


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    #119
    Glaceon
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    Today FM was removed overnight. 19 stations showing up in a scan.



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    #120
    Manc-Red_
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123381675#Comment_123381675

    Wasn’t getting Spin either this morning on the way in at 6. I was probably still half asleep though in all fairness

    Better Born Lucky Than Rich.



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    #121
    JDxtra
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    Great to have so many additional stations on the band! Sounding great here this morning in the house.

    Minor comment: They should add a space after the "Onic" in "OnicCountry" and "OnicAlt" for consistency. :)



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