Deveron FM
| City | Banff |
|---|---|
| Frequency |
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| First air date |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | deveron |
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Deveron FM is a community radio station operating in Banff, Aberdeenshire and broadcasting to northern Aberdeenshire.
History
Deveron FM initially broadcast under Restricted Service Licences starting at 6am on 24 September and ending on 7 October 2001,[1][2] and then between 15 April and May 2002[3][4] and between 11 November and 8 December of the same year.[5] During the second trial broadcast, it popularised "Scottish Takeaway", a song by Tim Branston and Steve Brown about a Scottish holidaymaker planning a trip to China where he is unable to find restaurants providing Scottish cuisine.[6][7] Deveron FM has also been involved in community events in the Banff area[8][9][10] and fundraising for charities including Children in Need.[11]
Deveron FM started broadcasting full-time at 7am on 1 December 2014.[12] In 2019, the station was authorised to increase its transmitter power output to improve reception in Portsoy and Turriff.[13] In December 2020, the station started broadcasting on extra relay transmitters with different frequencies to include Aberchirder.[14]
See also
References
- ↑ Jamie Buchan (17 August 2001). "Trial period for North-east radio station". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Gilly Bearcroft (25 September 2001). "Banff wakes to sound of Deveron FM". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Jamie Buchan (5 March 2002). "Banffshire radio to go back on air". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Jamie Buchan (30 March 2002). "Banff radio station set for return to airwaves". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 4. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Jamie Buchan (11 November 2002). "Banff-based DJs return to airwaves". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 6. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Alastair Robertson (6 May 2002). "Stovie song going down a treat with radio listeners". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 9. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Stuck for Stovies". The Press and Journal. Banff. 6 May 2002. p. 15. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Fireworks display cancelled". The Press and Journal. Banff. 1 November 2002. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ John Thomson (25 June 2002). "No charge for show entry as Jubilee tribute". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Melissa Watson; Billy Youngson (24 December 2001). "Retailers report record trade as 1,000 people flock to Banff fair". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ Jamie Buchan (16 November 2002). "Hair-care bunch do their bit for the children". The Press and Journal. Banff. p. 7. Retrieved 3 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Positive signals as station goes on air full-time". Grampian Online. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ Lee Price (1 October 2019). "Ofcom awards extra transmitters to community radio stations". Radio Today. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ David Porter (26 December 2020). "Deveron FM expands its reach". Grampian Online. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
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