Dream 100 FM
Encyclopedia
Dream 100 FM is an Independent Local Radio
station that formerly broadcast 24 hours a day across north east Essex
and south east Suffolk
from Colchester
. Since the inception of sister station Town 102
in Ipswich
in 2006, Town 102 has taken over the South Suffolk broadcasting area, leaving Dream 100 to focus on North Essex.
on 1557MW in 1990. On September 1, 1998, it was sold by Radio First to Tindle Radio Ltd and later in 1998 became an FM station. Former pirate radio
DJ Bill Rollins has been at the Tendring station through its various evolutions, from day 1 in 1990. Rollins is still at the station, presenting weekend breakfast.
at 2KW.
But moved sites in January 2011 to Valleybridge Road Which is where the new Freeview site for Clacton is.
Independent Local Radio
Independent Local Radio is the collective name given to commercial radio stations in the United Kingdom. The same name is used for Independent Local Radio in Ireland.-Development of ILR:...
station that formerly broadcast 24 hours a day across north east Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
and south east Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
from Colchester
Colchester
Colchester is an historic town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in Essex, England.At the time of the census in 2001, it had a population of 104,390. However, the population is rapidly increasing, and has been named as one of Britain's fastest growing towns. As the...
. Since the inception of sister station Town 102
Town 102
Town 102 is a radio station serving Ipswich, owned by Tindle Radio plc.The station's slogan is "Just Great Songs for Ipswich", although the playlist is identical to sister station Dream 100. It features competitions and also provides local news and information for the Ipswich area. Current...
in Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
in 2006, Town 102 has taken over the South Suffolk broadcasting area, leaving Dream 100 to focus on North Essex.
History
The station has its roots as Mellow 1557Mellow 1557
Mellow 1557 was a former medium wave radio station based in Frinton on Sea in Essex, United Kingdom.-Ownership:The station launched on 7 October 1990 as an easy listening station for Tendering...
on 1557MW in 1990. On September 1, 1998, it was sold by Radio First to Tindle Radio Ltd and later in 1998 became an FM station. Former pirate radio
Pirate radio
Pirate radio is illegal or unregulated radio transmission. The term is most commonly used to describe illegal broadcasting for entertainment or political purposes, but is also sometimes used for illegal two-way radio operation...
DJ Bill Rollins has been at the Tendring station through its various evolutions, from day 1 in 1990. Rollins is still at the station, presenting weekend breakfast.
Broadcast Area
Dream broadcasts on 100.2FM from a transmission site Telstar Nurseries at Cook's Green near Little Clacton in TendringTendring
Tendring is a local government district in North East Essex, England. It extends from the River Stour in the north, to the coast and the River Colne in the south, with the coast to the East and the town of Colchester to the west. Its council is based in Clacton-on-Sea. Towns in the district...
at 2KW.
But moved sites in January 2011 to Valleybridge Road Which is where the new Freeview site for Clacton is.