| Radio on the Isle of Man |
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| 3FM |
3FM Isle of Man radio station with more music, news and island info on 104-106 FM and online at www.three.fm. In October 2004, the microphone opened and 3FM went live to the Isle of Man for the first time, delivering a popular new radio service to the Island. Since that day the station has not looked back, building a winning formula for listeners and advertisers.
Here at 3FM, we passionately believe that the Island deserves a dedicated radio service that recognises the need to provide listeners not only more music but ‘the Island’s essential news and information’. 3FM provides this much needed radio service; offering a distinctive listening alternative to other local and UK stations.
3FM is built on the simple philosophy of a great product, great ideas and service centred around great people who focus on doing the simple things well with care, consistency and passion, and a genuine commitment to standards.
Website: www.three.fm
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| Manx Radio |
| Manx Radio is the national commercial radio station for the Isle of Man. Manx Radio broadcasts mainly in English with a few hours a week devoted to broadcasting in Manx. The station began broadcasting on 29 June 1964, almost ten years before commercial radio was licensed in the United Kingdom.
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Man, having its own government and laws, was not subject to the rules prohibiting commercial broadcasting in the UK. However, the Manx Government still had to apply for a frequency and for permission to broadcast to the UK's General Post Office. This was first requested in 1960.
The station was allocated 89.0 MHz FM and a comparatively low power. In October 1964, 188 metres (1600 kHz) AM was allocated to the station to provide greater coverage.
Manx Radio now broadcasts on 1368 kHz AM to the whole Island; 97.2 MHz FM to the south of the Island; 89.0 MHz to the north of the Island; and 103.7 MHz in the Island's hills. The transmitters are at Foxdale, Carnane, Snaefell and Jurby respectively. During the Isle of Man TT races, the 1368 kHz frequency becomes Manx Radio TT, providing news and results on the races. Live streams are available for both the AM and FM versions of Manx Radio. |
| Website: www.manxradio.com |
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