Angel Radio expands digital reach into Surrey and South London

Angel Radio has expanded its digital broadcast area, rejoining the Surrey & South London DAB multiplex.

This move significantly increases the community station’s reach, nearly quadrupling its broadcast footprint.

Founded in 1999 and based in Havant, Angel Radio produces programming for listeners aged over 60, with a mix of speech and music recorded between 1900 and 1969.

Tony Smith, Angel Radio’s Founder and Station Manager, said: “As a registered charity, I’d like to thank our listeners for their support in making it possible for us to return to the Surrey & South London DAB multiplex.

“For over a quarter of a century, our team of volunteers have tirelessly worked to cater for older people, to keep them connected and entertained. We’ve done this despite having no shareholders and an increasingly crowded radio landscape. Angel Radio stands proud of its programming and the impact it has on our audience.”

The decision to rejoin the multiplex is part of a wider effort to adapt to today’s changing media environment.

Angel Radio’s Digital Development Manager, Ash Elford, said the station needs to evolve with its audience and that being on DAB in the area is an important step.

Angel Radio broadcasts across multiple local DAB multiplexes including South Hampshire, Brighton, and Cambridge, and is also available on FM in parts of Hampshire and West Sussex, as well as online and on smart speakers.

Photo: Ian in the studio Credit: Tony Smith