Sunshine Radio's obligation to broadcast on AM was removed from its Ofcom format following a consultation. Only one person responded to the request for information, which was in favour of the proposal. The station stated that only a small proportion of people listen to 855 AM - the station is also on FM and DAB - and that transmitters are very expensive to operate and maintain. Listing the reasons, Ofcom stated that: 'We consider that it is no longer reasonably practicable for the licensee to continue to provide its AM service'. Bauer also recently surrendered eight AM licences broadcasting Greatest Hits Radio in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England.
“Therefore, we have decided to agree to Norgate Limited’s request to vary its licence to remove reference to the AM transmitter site.
“The variation will take effect from Friday 19th January 2024.”
Via Radio Uk Today
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