BigglesFM

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Biggles FM
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Broadcast area Biggleswade, Potton, Sandy Bedfordshire, available worldwide through the internet
Frequency 104.8 FM
Programming
Format Pop, Modern adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerBigglesFM Ltd
History
First air date
(RSL) June, 2002
(Full-Time) 22 April 2011
Technical information
ERP 50w Vertical & Horizontal Polarization
Transmitter coordinates
 52°07′34″N0°13′30″W / 52.126°N 0.225°W / 52.126; -0.225 Coordinates: 52°07′34″N0°13′30″W / 52.126°N 0.225°W / 52.126; -0.225
Links
Website BigglesFM.com

BigglesFM is a local radio station based in Potton. It started broadcasting a full-time service on 22 April 2011. [1]

Contents

The station plays both modern and older songs. It broadcasts on 104.8 FM to Biggleswade, Potton, Sandy and surrounding villages in Mid Bedfordshire. It is also available through Wi-Fi radio and the internet.

History

BigglesFM was started in June 2002 by Alan Waring with a 17-day Restricted Service Licence broadcasting on 87.9 FM to coincide with and promote the Biggleswade Carnival. Following its success, a second broadcast followed in December 2002. BigglesFM was back on air in the summer of 2003 and then twice a year until December 2010. Between 2002 and 2010 BigglesFM completed sixteen RSL broadcasts, each for a maximum 28 days' duration.

In 2008 community radio applications were invited by OFCOM for the BigglesFM area. An application was put in by Alan to cover the local area.

It was announced in April 2009 that the application from BigglesFM for a Community Radio Licence was successful and the station was given two years to commence full-time broadcasting. [2]

In September 2009 OFCOM issued the permanent frequency of 104.8 FM. The station continued with its RSL broadcasts on this new frequency until everything could be tested and put into place for launching a full-time service on Friday 22 April 2011. [3]

Programming

Live programmes start with the Breakfast Show at 6:30am every weekday morning - 7am at the weekend. The station offers a wide range of specialist programmes to suit all tastes including: Soul and Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, Old Style Radio, Disco, California Sounds and Classical. The current schedule can be found on the website.

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References

  1. ↑ "Home". bigglesfm.com.
  2. ↑ "Ofcom | Ofcom awards three new community radio licences". Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ofcom | Community Radio Stations". Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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