What We Do

Our Services

Everything you need to get your station on DAB+ digital radio across North Lancashire.

North Lancashire DAB operates an Ofcom-licensed small-scale DAB multiplex, providing an affordable route for radio stations, web streams and podcasts to reach listeners on DAB+ digital radio across Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding area.

Commercial Broadcasting (DSP)

Full-service DAB+ carriage for commercial radio stations, BBC local services, and other for-profit broadcasters. Multiple bitrate options to suit your audio quality requirements and budget.

  • Flexible bitrate options: 40, 48 or 64kbps
  • DAB+ stereo for crystal-clear audio
  • Ongoing technical monitoring and support
  • Slideshow and data service capabilities

Short-Term & Event Broadcasting

28-day ad-hoc packages ideal for festivals, sporting events, seasonal broadcasts and RSL (Restricted Service Licence) stations wanting to trial DAB+.

  • 28-day broadcast windows
  • Quick setup and teardown
  • Ideal for events, festivals and trials
  • 32kbps or 40kbps DAB+ stereo

Technical Support & Onboarding

We don't just provide carriage — we help you get on air. From audio encoding setup to stream configuration, our team supports you through the entire process.

  • Audio stream configuration guidance
  • Encoding and bitrate optimisation
  • Ongoing monitoring of your service
  • Dedicated point of contact

Getting on DAB+ is straightforward

From initial enquiry to going live on air, we make the process as simple as possible.

1

Register Interest

Get in touch via our contact form. Tell us about your station and what you're looking for.

2

Choose Your Package

We'll discuss the right service tier and bitrate for your needs and budget.

3

Technical Setup

We'll guide you through configuring your audio stream to connect to our multiplex.

4

Go Live

Your station goes live on DAB+ across North Lancashire. We handle the rest.

Interested in broadcasting on our multiplex?

We'd love to hear from community groups, commercial stations and anyone looking to reach listeners on DAB+ in North Lancashire.

Register Interest