Isle of Man current situation
Status trial and/or regulation
Last update: 13.04.2023
On 12 April 2023, following an approach from Manx Radio to test DAB on the Isle of Man the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has issued a Radio Multiplex Test And Trial licence which contains the conditions for this trial.
3FM and Energy FM may also take part in this trial.
The licence states: this Licence shall enter into force on 02/05/2023 and shall be of 3 years in duration.
Manx Radio news story: Manx Radio granted 3-year DAB licence
Isle of Man details of trials
Last update: 13.04.2023
The Information Notice issued by CURA states:
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a technology which provides a low-cost route for local commercial, community and specialist music services to broadcast on terrestrial digital radio.
The Authority is to issue a 3 year Licence for such a trial to be run at Manx Radio’s request to allow Manx Radio to assess the future feasibility of such a service. As part of the trial Manx Radio will be permitted to provide access to the DAB service to other broadcasters who currently hold a Broadcasting Licence issued by the Authority for their services.
The Test and Trial Licence states:
Subject to section 129 of the Act, this Licence shall enter into force on 02/05/2023 and shall be of 3 years in duration.
SCHEDULE 2: THE LICENSED SERVICE
Service name: Manx Radio Limited
DSP Provider: Manx Radio Limited
Service description: Direct feed of Manx Radio’s AM and FM licenced broadcast.
Times of broadcast: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
Service name: 3FM
DSP Provider: Manx Radio Limited
Service description: Direct feed of 3FM’s licenced broadcast.
Times of broadcast: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
Service name: Energy FM
DSP Provider: Manx Radio Limited
Service description: Direct feed of Energy FM’s licenced broadcast.
Times of broadcast: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week