Consultation: talkSPORT – proposals to reduce AM coverage

talkSPORT is seeking Ofcom’s permission to switch off seven transmitter sites which would reduce the coverage of its AM national commercial radio licence from 92.0% of the UK adult population to 88.9%.

This proposed switch off would reduce the talkSPORT’s total network of AM transmitter sites from eighteen (18) to eleven (11). We are minded to approve this request, but before reaching a final decision we are giving stakeholders an opportunity to make comments on the request and our provisional decision. This is because, if the changes are permitted, some listeners will lose their ability to receive talkSPORT on the AM (medium wave) band, and because other commercial radio stations might be interested in the approach that we are minded to take in this case.

We will carefully consider any comments from stakeholders before making a final decision.

Responding to this consultation:

Please submit responses using the response form no later than 5pm 7 January 2025.