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| Broadcast area | West Sussex |
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| Frequency | FM:
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| RDS | GRT_HITS |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Network | Greatest Hits Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bauer Radio |
| History | |
First air date | 21 April 1996 |
| Links | |
| Website | GHR West Sussex |
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