Connect Radio 106.8
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| Broadcast area | Peterborough |
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| Frequency |
106.8 FM & DAB RDS: CONNECT |
| First air date | July 24, 1999 |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Audience share | 5.80% (Q3 / 2011, ) |
| Owner | Adventure Radio |
| Website | www.connectfm.com |
Connect FM Peterborough (formerly 106.8 Lite FM) is a United Kingdom radio station serving Peterborough, The Deepings, Crowland, Spalding, Yaxley, Whittlesey & Stamford on 106.8FM and DAB Digital Radio
History
The station launched at 10:00am on Saturday 24 July 1999 with a live outside broadcast in Cathedral Square. The first song played was 'So Good' by Boyzone.[1][2] The first scheduled programme was Saturday Sport, with Keith Hazelton & Neil Evans.
Ownership
The station is owned by Adventure Radio
On Air
The station broadcasts locally focused information and entertainment for the Peterborough area with dedicated local News, Travel News and a wide choice of music for the city. Amongst the presenters are ex Hereward Radio DJ's Mark and Liz who present the breakfast show, 80's pop star Tracie Young on mid-mornings and Murray J in the afternoon, alongside long-serving Peterborough broadcasters Carlo Fiorentino and Gregg Nunney. The transmitter is situated at Gunthorpe just off Paston Parkway and is at 100 watts of power on 106.8 FM
References
- ↑ "Recording of Lite FM launch". Retrieved October 11, 2009.
- ↑ "Media UK - First Track Played". Retrieved June 4, 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 52°33′35″N 0°13′49″W / 52.5598°N 0.2302°W