Radio XL
1296 AMDAB in 4 areas
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How to listen to Radio XL
Medium wave (AM)1296 AM
DAB digital radio4 local multiplexes
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About Radio XL
Radio XL is a local commercial station for West Midlands, run independently by Central Air Radio Limited. It broadcasts on 1296 AM, and on DAB in 4 local areas.
Ofcom's licence record shows it on air since 1995.
The transmitter at Langley Mill B runs at 10 kW and serves Birmingham.
Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent and 25 other towns and fringe reception in Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Stockport and 33 other towns.
Radio XL frequencies
Medium wave (AM)
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1296 AM | Langley Mill B | 10 kW |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry small-scale | 9B | Coventry |
| North Birmingham small-scale | 9A | North Birmingham |
| South Birmingham small-scale | 9C | South Birmingham |
| Wolverhampton small-scale | 7D | Wolverhampton |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.