BigglesFM
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BigglesFM is a community radio station broadcasting to Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and the surrounding area in Bedfordshire on 104.8FM.
The station launched a full-time service on Friday 22nd April 2011.
broadcast 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 September 2009, OFCOM issued the permanent frequency of 104.8 FM.
It was announced in April 2009 that the application for a Community Radio Licence was successful and the station was given two years to commence full-time broadcasting. The station launched a full-time service on Friday 22nd April 2011.
The station launched a full-time service on Friday 22nd April 2011.
History
BigglesFM started in June 2002 with a 17-day Restricted Service LicenceRestricted Service Licence
A UK Restricted Service Licence , is typically granted to radio stations and television stations broadcasting within the UK to serve a local community or a special event...
broadcast 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 September 2009, OFCOM issued the permanent frequency of 104.8 FM.
It was announced in April 2009 that the application for a Community Radio Licence was successful and the station was given two years to commence full-time broadcasting. The station launched a full-time service on Friday 22nd April 2011.