95.6 BRFM is a
community radio
Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting. Community stations serve geographic communities and communities of interest. They broadcast content that is popular ...
station serving the
Isle of Sheppey
The Isle of Sheppey is an island off the northern coast of Kent, England, neighbouring the Thames Estuary, centred from central London. It has an area of . The island forms part of the local government district of Swale. ''Sheppey'' is derived ...
in
Kent
Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces ...
which launched on 30 October 2006.
The station broadcasts 24 hours a day on 95.6 FM.
History
BRFM began broadcasting in 2004 as an online station serving Sheppey. After many
Restricted Service Licence
A UK Restricted Service Licence (often called an RSL), is typically granted to radio stations and television stations broadcasting within the UK to serve a local community or a special event. Licences are granted by the broadcasting authority Ofc ...
s and trials, the station was granted a community licence by OFCOM in 2006, and began broadcasting later that year.
The licence was extended in 2011 by another five years.
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.
See also
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Sheppey FM 92.2
Sheppey FM 92.2 is an English community radio station and training centre on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
History
The station began as an internet station in 2012, and was awarded an FM licence by Ofcom in 2016. It began broadcasting on FM i ...
References
External links
BRFM
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Radio stations in Kent
Radio stations established in 2006
Community radio stations in the United Kingdom
Borough of Swale