The company – driven by the team at Credible Media, former owners of Revolution 96.2, along with Infocus Digital Media – has applied to operate a DAB multiplex in Rochdale and Oldham.
Digital audio broadcasting (DAB) combines multiple audio streams onto a very narrow signal, meaning an increase in choice for the listener.
Directors and investors in the company include community stations Crescent Radio, Rochdale; Oldham Community Radio; and North Manchester FM.
Kevin Bailey, Content Director at Credible Media, said: “We’re delighted to be applying to run a multiplex in our local area. We know that Ofcom value access to digital broadcasting and a variety of services on DAB.”
He added: “We genuinely believe that an alliance of local broadcasters and businesses is best place to deliver those goals.”
Faheem Chishti, of Crescent Community Radio, said: “Ensuring an affordable move to digital broadcasting is essential to our future strategy. I’m confident that Credible Focus will deliver a compelling and detailed bid to help secure digital radio for Rochdale and beyond."
