BRITAIN's newest broadcaster launched this week, following a series of test transmissions since late 2015. Dales Radio launched at 0700 on Monday 11 January 2016, following the breaking news of the passing of David Bowie. The breakfast presenter, Julian, welcomed listeners to Dales Radio, broadcasting on 936 kHz Medium Wave, FM frequencies and online, the first song immediately paying tribute to David Bowie: 'Let's Dance'.
Dales Radio, a Community Radio service, is a welcome return for radio in the Yorkshire Dales.
The area was previously served for almost fifteen years by Yorkshire Dales Radio, which was renamed Fresh Radio almost three years after the initial launch as Yorkshire Dales Radio. The history of that service can be found here.
Dales Radio was formed to apply for a Community Radio licence to serve the Yorkshire Dales. The licence was awarded in November 2013 and Dales FM, as they were named at the time, released a statement, which can be read here.
A website was launched and then updated for Monday 11 January, the website can be viewed here.
The 936 kHz Medium Wave signal is received loud and clear here at my location, so I look forward to including it in my Medium Wave logs. Here is a Google Street View image of the mast broadcasting 936 kHz, from Brunt Acres Road, Hawes. Enjoy.
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