Classic Gold was broadcast on analogue and DAB digital platforms, as well as Sky channel 0189.
For example, "Classic Gold 1359" in Coventry was originally part of Mercia Sound and was a full local service.
The stations were sold to UBC in two tranches in 2000 and 2002; however, in 2007 they came back under the control of GCap (formerly GWR & Capital).
The acquisition, which included relevant DAB digital licences held by Classic Gold, was approved by Ofcom.
[1] Weekdays Weekends included These were the 20 stations in the Classic Gold Digital Network on 3 August 2007: In addition, until 1 December 2008, the UTV Radio-owned Pulse Classic Gold in West Yorkshire broadcast programming supplied by the network, with additional localisation and programmes specific to West Yorkshire.