Dune Radio (formerly Sandgrounder Radio) is an Independent Local Radio station for Liverpool, The Wirral, Southport, Blackpool and the North West Coast of England.
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| Broadcast area | Liverpool The Wirral Southport Blackpool |
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| Frequency | DAB: Channels 7D 8B 9A |
| Programming | |
| Format | CHR/Pop |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Diamond Media Broadcasting Ltd |
| History | |
First air date | 2016 |
Former names | Sandgrounder Radio |
| Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | 53°38′54″N 3°00′23″W / 53.6483°N 3.0064°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Yes |
| Website | Dune Radio |
The station broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio and Online (website/App/Smart Speakers) as well as on Freeview Channel 277 across the Granada region.
The station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.
In June 2016, the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region.
In the summer of 2020, broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.
History
editThe station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.
In June 2016 the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region
In the summer of 2020, broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.
References
edit- ^ "Sandgrounder Radio". Sandgrounder Radio. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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