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We want to know more about what we can do to help you chill. The forums here are one way to share, and we're experimenting with a new toy that lets you tell us your ideas and vote on other listeners' ideas. Suggest artists to play, shows you'd like to hear, or anything else you want - it's at http://chill.uservoice.com

It's a really popular request - how can we listen to Chill on the move? On an iPhone, Chill sounds really nice and you can listen ANYWHERE for free - even if you have no signal*!

FStream (a FREE app) will store Chill's stream address and even let you record it on your phone. Then you can listen while you are out! Here are the vital addresses you need:
128k MP3: http://media-ice.musicradio.com/ChillMP3
48k AAC+: http://media-ice.musicradio.com/Chill

(*OK, you need an internet connection to do t… Continue

We had our quarterly audience figures in today for Chill. It's obviously been a difficult quarter for those of you who used to listen on DAB in areas where we came off a few months ago, so we were expecting something of a drop in audience size.

But you've surprised us - and I want to say a BIG thank you!

Chill's weekly audience has actually gone UP this quarter from 220,000 to 229,000. Now this does include some months of still being on DAB in places where we are no longer on, but I noticed so… Continue

An update on our DAB coverage in London - as we mentioned on the blog last month, Chill was due to switch transmitters in London. This has just happened today.

If we've just dropped off your DAB radio today, all you need to do is autotune. You will probably find this restores several London stations which moved at the same time.

Unfortunately, as we mentioned a while ago, our new slot is mono rather than stereo. Most DAB radios only have one speaker, however, so hopefully you won't notice too… Continue

Hello,

It's been too long since I shared an update with you about how things are going.

First, I recognise from the messages still being received how disappointed many people have been with Chill dropping off DAB in many areas. I've responded personally so far to hundreds, if not thousands, and tried to answer any specific questions as well as giving the general answers which I hope can help keeping you chill. The most frequently asked questions and answers are:

Q. Why did Chill come off D… Continue