Summary
Lisburn's 98FM is a local radio station based in the Lisburn, located between County Down and County Antrim, and broadcasting to the greater Lisburn area. It features a mixture of music, entertainment news, sport and local information.[1]
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|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.8 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Music, Entertainment, Sport |
| Ownership | |
| Bangor FM, FM105 | |
| History | |
First air date | 2012 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | TuneIn |
| Website | Official Website |
History edit
The station was issued a licence to operate on 30 September 2011, and shortly after commenced broadcasting under the name Lisburn City Radio.
It was renamed and officially launched as Lisburn's 98FM on 28 June 2012 during a ceremony which included Mayor William Leathem, local dignitaries and various community groups.[2]
Affiliation edit
Lisburn's 98FM is affiliated with sister stations Bangor FM and FM105. It is also supported by the South Eastern Regional College, which provides studio and production space. SERC provides a route of access to the station for students interested in the media field.[3]
Licence edit
The station holds a community radio licence, issued by Ofcom.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Lisburn's 98FM". Lisburn's 98FM. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Lisburn 98FM's Official Launch". Archived from the original on 8 July 2012.
- ^ "South Eastern Regional College". SERC. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Ofcom | Community Radio Stations". static.ofcom.org.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2019.