RC on DAB

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

Wouldn't a device like Alexa do the trick? Obviously no good if you are driving around in a car!

Alexa devices use online radio stations. The EFL do not allow online commentaries for league matches.

[Jim]

If Carlisle are getting Freeview and FM the are obviously getting the F-ing best deal.

[Hadrian]

Though we have been disenfranchised by Radio Carlisle, we may get some of our away matches on Freeview. This is a list of staions:

https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/pl ... o-services

It will be interesting to see if it is on Radio Northampton on 18th December.

We will miss Adam's commentary of course.

BBC Radio Northampton will only be available on Freeview via their local transmitter at Sandy Heath

[MisterPleasant]

AM, FM, DAB, DAB+, Freeview.........once you cross the border it's iFollow or nowt!

[McMark]

Bit of technical know how and DAB+ is you uncle, but not for all transmitters, looks an expensive option;
https://blog.teufelaudio.com/dab-digital-radio-2/
Some radios can be upgraded to DAB + by a software download via a computer.
Google is your friend sometimes.
Cheapest DAB+ radio at the minute is around £30 if Santa has enough.

[Hadrian]

Asda sell one at £20.

No idea how effective it is.

BTW - DAB radios have a reputation of being heavy on battery use.

[Jim]

BTW - DAB radios have a reputation of being heavy on battery use.

Definitely. I gave up using batteries in mine and have it plugged in to the mains all the time. However, most DAB stations are also on FM anyway, so don't use DAB much.

[Adam29]

Though we have been disenfranchised by Radio Carlisle, we may get some of our away matches on Freeview. This is a list of staions:

https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/pl ... o-services

It will be interesting to see if it is on Radio Northampton on 18th December.

We will miss Adam's commentary of course.

Freeview works the same way as radio does - if you live in that area you’ll receive it so we get Cumbria, Lancashire and I think Newcastle - you wouldn’t get Northampton unless you live near there

And massive over reaction saying you’ve been “disenfranchised” I’d be out of a job if that was the case
Added to the fact our Sport Show tomorrow (1hr long)
Features a 7min long interview with Mark Cooper
And my interview I did with Paul Hornby this morning which is timed at 33mins

40mins of an hours show dedicated to barrow

[Jim]

Of course, it is only in relation to live commentary. We were originally disenfranchised by EFL who prevent local radio from broadcasting commentary online, but now Radio C have decided to switch Freeview commentray to Carlisle games, therefore some Barrow fans who could previously listen to commentary on RC can no longer do so. Judging by comments on here regarding DAB reception in south of the Radio C area, it isn't just me.

Perhaps Radio C could explain the logic behind the decision to switch Freeview access to Carlisle games and put Barrow games on DAB? Clearly, it seems that Freeview has wider coverage, as I can receive it in Teesside.

[Adam29]

Up until last season Carlisle were always on Freeview
More people now a days are listening to DAB over actual FM so decision was made based on giving supporters the chance to listen to a clearer audio.

Carlisle fans complain that we are all barrow
Barrow fans complain that we are all Carlisle

No matter what decision we made on the matter it would have been the wrong one

[saltcellar]

I have a DAB+ & FM Radio but can't access Radio Cumbria on it.
I have just tried.
Only stations are :-
Radio 1
Radio 1Xt
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Radio 5L
Radio 6 Mu
BBC World Service
BBC Asian Network

[Back of the net]

I have a DAB+ & FM Radio but can't access Radio Cumbria on it.
I have just tried.
Only stations are :-
Radio 1
Radio 1Xt
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Radio 5L
Radio 6 Mu
BBC World Service
BBC Asian Network

Same.BBC shouldn’t be conning people into buying them. Crap reception around the town center especially. BBC been banging on about DAB for around 15years still poor reception or non existent !

[saltcellar]

I have a DAB+ & FM Radio but can't access Radio Cumbria on it.
I have just tried.
Only stations are :-
Radio 1
Radio 1Xt
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Radio 5L
Radio 6 Mu
BBC World Service
BBC Asian Network

Same.BBC shouldn’t be conning people into buying them. Crap reception around the town center especially. BBC been banging on about DAB for around 15years still poor reception or non existent !

I have just taken my radio upstairs where my wife's radio is and done a full scan.
Instead of the previous 10 I got about 40 stations including Radio Cumbria.
I have preset it.
My wife's radio only say DAB not DAB+ yet she can get Radio Cumbria.

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

I have a DAB+ & FM Radio but can't access Radio Cumbria on it.
I have just tried.
Only stations are :-
Radio 1
Radio 1Xt
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Radio 5L
Radio 6 Mu
BBC World Service
BBC Asian Network

If you don't rescan you wont pick up Radio Cumbria. I rescanned yesterday and now have Radio Cumbria plus 41 other stations in crystal clear DAB+

[mall]

Up until last season Carlisle were always on Freeview
More people now a days are listening to DAB over actual FM so decision was made based on giving supporters the chance to listen to a clearer audio.

Carlisle fans complain that we are all barrow
Barrow fans complain that we are all Carlisle

No matter what decision we made on the matter it would have been the wrong one

Adam.
I live in Pocklington in Yorkshire. If I have a BAB+ radio does this mean I can pick up radio Cumbria ?.