Sine FM

Sine FM, sometimes known simply as Sine, is a community radio station based at the XP School near the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. It broadcasts 24/7 to the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster on 102.6 FM and to the world on its website, Sine FM.com.

Sine FM
Broadcast areaDoncaster, South Yorkshire (FM)
Worldwide (Internet)
FrequencyFM 102.6 MHz
SloganDoncaster's Local Station
Programming
FormatCommunity
Ownership
OwnerHigher Rhythm Ltd
History
First air date
26 September 2009
Links
Webcast96 kbit/s
Websitehttp://www.sinefm.com

History

Sine FM is Doncaster's first FM licensed community radio station covering central Doncaster and the surrounding areas.

Sine FM was established in early 2007 by Steven and Chrissy Mundin and between then and its official 24/7 launch in September 2009 it ran several trial broadcasts during 2007 and 2008.

The station airs a wide range of programming based on a talk and music format. The station strives to celebrate the diversity of Doncaster. It also includes shows presented by local businesses.

It is the official media partner of local football club Doncaster Rovers and provides matchday music for home games at the Keepmoat Stadium

The station holds the British record for the longest marathon radio show by a DJ team. A record 72 hours in length. It also held the world record for the longest marathon radio show by a DJ team for a short period in 2016.[1]

The station was awarded its community radio licence from Ofcom in December 2007.[2]

Location move

In October 2016, Sine FM moved from its old location at the Higher Rhythm recording studios on Nether Hall Road to its new location within the building of the XP School on Middle Bank next to the Keepmoat Stadium.[3]

References
  1. "Sine FM 102.6 Doncaster - Guinness World Record for longest radio show". sinefm.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. Ofcom awards six new community radio licences | Ofcom Archived 23 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Sine FM 102.6 Doncaster's Local Radio Station and Media Service in Doncaster South Yorkshire | The big Sine FM studio move attracts big help". sinefm.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

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