DR P8 Jazz explained

DR P8 Jazz
Area:	Denmark – Nationally via Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Frequency:	DAB+ MUX2
Format:	Jazz
Language:	Danish
Operator:	DR
Owner:	DR
Webcast:	Web Stream HTTP progressive Streams (Shoutcast, 92 Kbps MP3) (Shoutcast, 192 Kbps MP3) HLS Streams (192 Kbps AAC)

DR P8 Jazz is one of DR's digital radio stations in Denmark. It launched on 12 September 2011 as the fourth of five new digital-only stations.^[1]

History

In November 2010, DR announced it would significantly lower the number of digital radio stations in its line-up from 23 to between 10-12.^[2] The new line-up of digital stations were announced in January 2011 with P8 Jazz replacing the former DR Jazz. Unlike DR Jazz which played jazz non-stop, P8 Jazz were to have presenters.^[3]

On 1 October 2017 P8 Jazz became available on DAB+ radio when a nationwide switch-over took place.^[4]

Notes and References

1. DR, "DR lancerer P8 JAZZ", 6 September 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
2. DR, "Radiolukning skal styrke DAB", 10 November 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
3. Mediefonen, "Her er DR's fremtidige DAB-plan", 19 January 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
4. News: Overgangen til DAB+ udsat til 1. oktober 2017. 8 April 2017. Danske Medier. 18 May 2016.