Lyca Radio
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| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Frequency | MW: 1458 kHz (London) DAB: 11A |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lyca Media |
| History | |
First air date | 2014 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Lyca Radio is a national
As of December 2023, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 108,000, according to RAJAR.[1]
History
Lyca Radio launched in 2014 after Lyca Media, the company that owns mobile operator Lycamobile, purchased Sunrise Radio and the license for frequency 1458 kHz. Sunrise was re-launched on the 963 and 972 AM frequencies.[2]
The radio station went national in 2018.[3] Its DAB transmission covers most of the UK.
On 22 April 2024, Lyca Radio Greater Manchester will launch, following Lyca's acquisition of Asian Sound in 2023.[4] The station will be available in the region on MW and DAB.
Sister stations
Lyca Gold is a sister station that broadcasts on 1035 AM and is billed as the UK's first retro Asian music station.[5] It was launched in September 2021 as a rebranding and format change from Dilse Radio.[6]
As of December 2023, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 74,000, according to RAJAR.[7]
References
- ^ "RAJAR". www.rajar.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- TheGuardian.com. 23 March 2014.
- ^ "Lyca Radio going national on Sound Digital". 10 January 2018.
- ^ Martin, Roy (11 April 2024). "Date set for Lyca Radio Greater Manchester to replace Asian Sound Radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Lyca Gold launches in London following format change". 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Dilse Radio to be rebranded as retro service Lyca Gold". 28 July 2021.
- ^ "RAJAR". www.rajar.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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