How to listen
You can tune in to your local radio station in one of the following ways:
- On DAB (COMING SOON!)
- Online at www.yourskipton.com
- Via our FREE smartphone app
- On your smart speaker
We’re going to be on DAB!
We were delighted to bring proper local radio back to Skipton on ‘proper radio’ in the coming months.
We plan to broadcast on the new small-scale DAB multiplex covering South Craven, Wharfedale and the Worth Valley using the latest DAB+ technology.
Whilst some older DAB digital radios might only receive DAB stations, the majority of newer devices can receive DAB+ stations as well as DAB, and there are lots of DAB/DAB+ radios available which will give you access to DAB and DAB+ stations.
To receive DAB+ stations you must have a DAB+ enabled radio. The simplest way to be sure is to look for the Digital Radio Tick Mark on the radio or its packaging. All radios that bear that Tick Mark are able to receive FM, DAB and DAB+ stations.
If you are buying a new digital radio, look for the Digital Radio Tick Mark as this means the radio is DAB+ enabled and will receive the available DAB, DAB+ and FM radio stations. If the product does not have the Tick Mark, then read the product description carefully and check that it specifies DAB+.
Free smartphone app
Our mobile app is free to download and available on Android and iOS devices.
Just search ‘Your Skipton’ and you’ll be able to listen to your local radio station wherever you are!
You can also use the app to get all the latest news, weather and events listings - plus buy vouchers and enter our competitions!
The iOS app is available from the Apple App Store:
The Android App is available from the Google Play Store
Smart speakers
You can listen to Your Ilkley live on most smart speakers – and in every room of the house!
To listen on an Amazon Echo Dot or other Alexa smart speakers, just say “Alexa, enable skills” and then “enable Your Skipton” or tap this link to install.
From then on just say “Alexa, play Your Skipton” and you’ll be tuned in!
If that doesn't work for you, try Alexa, play Your Skipton Radio (and cross your fingers!)
As for Google smart speakers, you need to say “Hey Google, Ask Tune In to Play Your Skipton.”
Other apps
You can find us on some 3rd party apps and websites, including TuneIn. We also hope to be on Radioplayer soon!
What about FM?
Unfortunately Ofcom are not issuing any further FM licences just yet – but thankfully we’re fairly certain that streaming is the future of radio!
Most radio listeners tune in via DAB in their cars, on smart speakers or via other online streaming methods when at home.
