What is the new name for Wessex FM?
Greatest Hits Radio
The station went through a transitional period where its playlist was changed over to the 70s, 80s and 90s era and jingles changed to reflect the station playing “greatest hits”. Wessex FM was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020.
What happened to Wessex FM presenters?
Updated. It’s all change at a Dorset radio station which has lost its local identity as well as its familiar presenters as it is swallowed up by a national service. Dorchester-based Wessex FM has today become part of the Greatest Hits Radio brand in a move by its owner Bauer to expand.
What wavelength is Greatest Hits Radio?
Greatest Hits Radio
| Frequency | MW: 828 – 1584 kHz FM: 96.0 – 107.9 MHz DAB Freeview 716 |
| RDS | Grt Hits |
| Branding | Across *TSA* |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
What frequency is Radio Solent?
96.1 FM
The service is broadcast on 96.1 FM for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and eastern Dorset; and on 103.8 FM for western Dorset; on DAB (NOW South Hampshire and NOW Bournemouth).
Why is Wessex FM changing?
Jobs are at risk amid plans to ‘rebrand’ a Dorset radio station which will see its name changed altogether. Dorchester-based Wessex FM is to become Greatest Hits Radio after a move by its owner to expand its network and embrace digital platforms.
What happened to Sam FM?
Fire Radio and Sam FM from Bristol is merging with Bauer’s Bournemouth to create a brand new radio station. The merged radio station, Hits Radio, will continue to play local news, information, traffic and travel.
Is Greatest Hits Radio available on FM?
How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? You can find Greatest Hits Radio on your good old traditional radio – we’re on FM & DAB in lots of places. You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone or Android, on Freeview channel 716 or ask your Smart Speaker to ‘play Greatest Hits Radio’.
What number is Greatest Hits Radio on FM?
How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio on FM?
- YORKSHIRE & NORTH DERBYSHIRE. Chesterfield – 102.0 & 107.4. Barnsley – 97.1 & 102.0.
- NORTH WEST. Blackpool – 96.5. Bolton & Bury – 107.4.
- MIDLANDS. Birmingham – 105.2. Shrewsbury – 106.5, 107.1 & 107.4.
- EAST. Essex – 100.2.
- SOUTH WEST. Bath – 107.9.
- SOUTH. Andover – 106.4.
How do you catch up on radio Solent?
The latest BBC Radio Solent programmes available on the BBC iPlayer.
Who are the presenters on radio Solent?
| Alison Leslie Information Exchange | Alun Newman Drivetime Producer |
|---|---|
| Penny Gower Weather | Jo Palmer Solent Today reporter & presenter |
| Jill Brown Newsreader | Laura Davison Newsreader |
| Dennis Skillicorn Sailing | Joanne Babbage Weekend Producer |
| Shaun Aquilina Travel & Non League football | Sandra Da Houk Travel |
Has Sam FM changed name?
Bauer’s Bournemouth and Bristol stations Fire and Sam are rebranding to Hits Radio and taking the network’s national breakfast show from September. The two stations rebrand on September 6th 2021. …
Why did Jack FM changed to Sam FM?
Jack FM. 106 Jack FM replaced Original, which had previously broadcast using the same frequency, on 2 December 2009 following a staged on-air argument and station hijacking the previous day. The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010.
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