Broadcast area | Shetland |
---|---|
Frequency | |
RDS | BBC Scot |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | News, music, sport, talk |
Network | BBC Radio Scotland |
Ownership | |
Owner | BBC |
Operator | BBC Scotland |
BBC Radio Orkney, BBC Radio nan Gàidheal | |
History | |
First air date | 9 May 1977 [1] |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | Ofcom |
ERP | 43 kW |
Links | |
Webcast | BBC Sounds |
Website | BBC Radio Shetland listings |
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