BRFM 95.6 FM
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| Broadcast area | Isle of Sheppey |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.6 MHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bridge Radio Limited |
| History | |
First air date | 30 October 2006 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.brfm.net |
95.6 BRFM is a community radio station serving the Isle of Sheppey in Kent which launched on 30 October 2006.
The station broadcasts 24 hours a day on 95.6 FM. As there is no existing local commercial station for the Isle of Sheppey, BRFM is allowed to broadcast local commercials and on-air sponsorships.
History[]
BRFM began broadcasting in 2004 as an online station serving Sheppey. After many Restricted Service Licences and trials, the station was granted a community licence by OFCOM in 2006,[1] and began broadcasting later that year.
The licence was extended in 2011 by another five years.[2]
Location[]
95.6 BRFM broadcasts from studios in Minster called "Windy Ridge" which is located on a cliff top in Oak Lane. The transmitter is also located on the site.
References[]
- ^ "About BRFM". Archived from the original on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ "Radio Broadcast Update May 2011". Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
External links[]
Categories:
- Radio stations in Kent
- Radio stations established in 2006
- Community radio stations in the United Kingdom
- Borough of Swale