Tower DAB are delighted to announce that OFCOM have awarded the SSDAB multiplex operator's licence for Inverclyde to our partner Coast DAB Ltd.

OFCOM were particularly impressed with our robust technical plan, which by using three transmitter sites will ensure that just under 82% of the population of the Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire and southern Argyll and Bute areas will be able to pick up a DAB signal within their homes. Outdoor and mobile coverage is expected to be even higher.

The three 'must carry' local community stations are expected to be Dunoon Community Radio, Lomond Radio from Alexandria, and Clyde Coast Radio from Port Glasgow, although this is subject to confirmation. There will also be a number of new services broadcast to the Inverclyde area on DAB for the first time including BFBS aimed at Faslane personnel; Timeless Radio, and Celtic Music Radio.

Our technical roll out plan will see our first transmitter come on air in the Summer of 2024 with the completion of the three transmitter network by the end of July 2024 at the latest.

Our proposed indoor coverage area:

Our proposals include 3 transmitter sites: Langbank Vodafone mast, Langbank.

A second site at Whinhill Golf Club, Greenock and a third site at a residential property just outside of Dunoon will be used to ensure robust indoor coverage of most of the 'Z' of the Firth of Clyde.