Campaign to get Radio Caroline a medium wave frequency

14 December 2010

From Tracey Crouch, Member of Parliament

Last week I tabled a parliamentary motion calling on Ofcom to release a Medium Wave frequency for Radio Caroline to use in the South East. The station is by far one of the most well known radio stations in the world, is a cornerstone of British radio history, has had 2 current MPs DJ on it, and unbelievably will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2014. However it has been denied an opportunity to secure a MW frequency so that listeners can enjoy the station in transit, rather than via the internet or through Sky TV. With unused frequencies on license to France and the North East, there is a perfect opportunity for Ofcom to release a platform so that loyal listeners, and many many have been in touch since I tabled the EDM, will be able to carry on enjoying Caroline's music through their radios.

More information about Radio Caroline's campaign can be found here

http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/home.html

UPDATE: Richard Bacon MP just asked Ofcom during a Select Committee hearing if they will speak to the French broadcasting equivalent about releasing a frequency. They agreed to do so. Watch this space.

Posted by Tracey Crouch at 12:20
http://blog.traceycrouch.org/

(via Mike Terry, radioanoraksuk)