Niocast Digital operated the Manchester small scale DAB multiplex from September 2015. The 9-month trial trial actually ran for a total of 94 months. In 7 years and 10 months, Niocast successfully delivered a reliable small-scale platform that became a springboard for many of the 60 radio stations that exponentially expanded listener choice across Manchester. Together we played a pivotal role in the development of small-scale DAB in the UK.