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The Bristol and Bath multiplex broadcasts from sites around the area in Somerset and covers a population of over 1.03 million...

The Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol
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Digital Multiplex details
Multiplex licence name: | Bristol and Bath |
On-air date: |
31 January 2001 |
Multiplex licensed until: | 30 January 2025 |
Estimate population covered1: | 1,033,866 |
Transmitter sites: | Backwell, Bath, Bristol Kings Weston, Dundry East, Hutton, Milbury Heath, Pur Down, Siston |
Digital share of listening2: | 49.7% |
DAB digital radio in home2: | 63.0% |
1 Figure derived from: Ofcom indoor coverage 80% locations normal propagation, estimated households covered multiplied by 2.3 people per average UK household to derive a population figure
2 Source: Ofcom - The Communications Market: Digital Radio Report, November 2016, Annex 1, South West Scotland
DAB radio transmitter coverage
Bristol and Bath multiplex coverage map - this map shows our prediction of coverage on an indoor portable DAB receiver for the Bristol and Bath multiplex.
Coverage is measured by spectrum planners in several different ways. A range of factors will affect reception including the transmitter power & antenna, local geography, the sensitivity of the listener’s radio, the type of home (bungalow, basement flat, steel framed building) and even weather conditions. This complexity is reflected in coverage models and maps. One map doesn’t tell the whole story. This Ofcom document includes several maps for this multiplex and explains why different parameters have been used.
These transmitters form a network, with all services on the multiplex broadcast to the entire coverage area; for technical reasons it is not possible to broadcast to just one part of the area or from one specific transmitter.
Audio services
Now Digital currently broadcasts the following audio services:
Station | Format | Other details |
Heart Bristol | Contemporary | Existing local station |
Smooth | Easy listening | Digital only |
Capital | Contemporary | Digital only |
BBC Radio Bristol | Local interest | Existing local station |
SoulTrain Radio | Soul music | Digital only |
Hits Radio | Contemporary | Digital only |
Sam FM | Contemporary | Existing local station |
Greatest Hits Radio | Contemporary | Digital only |
There is currently capacity available on this multiplex for at least one further mono or stereo audio service.
National BBC and commercial DAB digital radio services may also be received in the area. For further details, see more information page. Or use the Postcode Checker to see which stations should be available.
Data services
There is also an Electronic Programme Guide broadcast on this multiplex.
For further details, see more information page.