BRFM 95.6 FM

95.6 BRFM
Broadcast area Isle of Sheppey
Slogan Truly Local Radio
Frequency 95.6 MHz
First air date 30 October 2006
Owner Bridge Radio Limited
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 at a location in Minster called "Windy Ridge" which is located on a cliff top in Oak Lane. The Transmitter is also located on the site.

Staff

  • Les Schneider
  • Daniel Nash (Community Liaison Coordinator)
  • Doug Paterson
  • John Sissons
  • Steve Watt (Library Coordinator)
  • Bex Paterson
  • Peter Finch (Studio Coordinator)
  • Mike Elwood
  • Cliff James
  • Ellis Stepheson
  • Jason Winch
  • Dave Norris
  • Ian James
  • Tracey Topsom
  • Richard Bartlett
  • Kitty Foster
  • Chloe Allsworth
  • Jade Clare
  • Gemma Ashton
  • Adam Wigmore
  • Alan Hare
  • Paul Gambell
  • Nathan Silveston (Technical Coordinator)
  • Dave Adams
  • Mike Brown
  • Lin Hopkins (Sales & Promotions Coordinator)
  • Karen Day (Station Manager)
  • Duncan Martin (Programme Coordinator)
  • Nick Murray (Managing Director)
  • Lin Murray (Managing Director)
  • Jim Allsworth (Managing Director)
  • Keith Baldock (Managing Director)

References

  1. ↑ About BRFM
  2. ↑ Radio Broadcast Update May 2011

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