New national radio stations begin tests on DAB

New national radio stations including three Asian services have begun testing on DAB digital radio.

Sunrise Radio, Panjab Radio and Awesome Radio (formerly British Muslim Radio) have appeared on digital radio sets across the country ahead of their official launch at the end of this month. The three Asian stations will join 15 other services, which are a part of the new D2 (Digital 2) multiplex formed by Sound Digital.

Out of the Asian services, Sunrise Radio, Panjab Radio and Awesome Radio are broadcasting music, along with “coming soon” messages.

As of Monday 29th February, the following stations will begin broadcasting officially in the UK: Talk Radio, Talk Sport 2, Virgin Radio, Share Radio, Mellow Magic, Magic Chilled, Absolute Radio 80s, Kisstory, Heat Radio, Sunrise Radio, Planet Rock, Awesome, UCB 2, Premier Christian Radio, Premier Praise, Panjab Radio, Fun Kids and Jazz FM.

Some listeners may need to re-tune their radio sets to pick up the new stations.

Updated: 14:13