Frequency FM returns (?)

Leeds pirate Frequency FM thought to have returned this evening.
Heard approx 5 pm on 88.1, near Rotherham on the M18, playing dance/rave music.
Still audible very weakly in Clowne (although with much interference from BBC Radio 2, on or near that frequency).

Also audible on way home tonight: Hit Music Radio 100.8 (end of M18 / junction 32 of M1).

Audible in Leeds: Fresh FM 95.6

No RSLs at all heard today :-(

Seasons Greetings

Merry Xmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Winter Solstice, or simply Seasons Greetings.

Tropo is still evident. In Bolsover this evening, from 18:30, the following were heard.

On 88.1 was Frequency FM, the Leeds pirate (confirmed by announcements). Surprisingly reasonable signal.

At the same time, there was evidence of substantially enhanced reception of stations from the south west. On 97.6 was Wyvern FM from the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area, while Beacon Radio 97.2 from Wolverhampton was strong enough for the RDS to be receivable
( _BEACON _ )

Also from the south west, on 87.7 was an Asian RSL with speech and chanting in an Asian language. Although virtually unidentifiable from announcements, an advert was heard for a supermarket in Smethwick, Birmingham. Ofcom RSL lists appear to identify the station as Radio Dashmesh.

Closer to home, Amber FM from the Heanor area was on 87.9. Very weak. Was playing Northern Soul music at the time.


So, quite a "catch" today. I doubt if Santa could do better on the radio in his flying sleigh :-)

Radio Frequency 88.1 Leeds

Radio Frequency 88.1 was heard this evening, from just after 16:00. Announced as broadcasting from Leeds. Frequency was (obviously) 88.1 FM.

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Understood to be a free radio station.
Several adverts heard, mostly for raves, but occasional public service adverts - including one for the drug advice service Frank - were heard!

Long periods of blank carrier (several minutes) were noted.