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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 | 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.
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]
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.
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