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{{Infobox radio station
| name = Waves Radio
| name = Waves Radio
| logo = Waves101FM logo.gif
| logo = Waves101FM logo.gif
| city = [[Peterhead]]
| city = [[Peterhead]]
| area = [[Aberdeenshire]]
| area = [[Aberdeenshire]]
| branding =
| branding =
| airdate = 6 December 1997
| airdate = {{Start date|1997|12|6|df=y}}
| last_airdate = {{Start date and age|2023|4|p=yes}}
| frequency = 101.2Mhz
| frequency = 101.2MHz
| format = Current & Classic Hits
| format = Current and classic hits
| owner = Waves Radio Limited
| owner = Waves Radio Limited
| website = [http://www.wavesradio.co.uk]
| website = {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824212838/http://www.wavesradio.co.uk/ |date=24 August 2022 |title=Waves Radio}}
}}
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Waves Radio was an Independent Local Radio station based in [[Peterhead]], [[Scotland]] for [[Aberdeenshire]] with coverage across Peterhead and Fraserburgh on 101.2fm
'''Waves Radio''' was an [[Independent Local Radio]] station based in [[Peterhead]], [[Scotland]], with coverage across Peterhead and [[Fraserburgh]] on 101.2 FM.


Broadcasting ceased at the end of April 2023 with no output available on FM, DAB or online, leaving the stations future uncertain.
== History ==
== History ==


Waves Radio was born in 1990 after its founder and owner known as Kenny King applied to the then Radio Authority for an RSL licence. The station in the early years was known as Waves AM broadcasting by means of Restricted Service Licences from a studio at the Lido beach area in [[Peterhead]], during the town's annual Scottish Week celebrations.
Waves Radio was born in 1990 after its founder and owner, known as Kenny King, applied to the then Radio Authority for a [[Restricted Service Licence]]. The station, in the early years, was known as Waves AM, broadcasting from a studio at the Lido beach area in [[Peterhead]], during the town's annual Scottish Week celebrations.

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Following the success of the initial broadcasts the station returned every summer, with the introduction of additional broadcasts made over the Christmas periods in 1994 and 1995. The station ceased broadcasting in July 1996 and was unable to transmit over the festive period due to the announcement of the full-time licence. After gaining a full-time licence, Waves Radio launched on 6 December 1997, from studios at Blackhouse Circle.

In early Summer 2021, Kenny King announced his retirement with new owners in place by the end of that year. A revised format and station imaging were unveiled, however the update proved to be temporary before the stations original management returned. The statiin was soon sold to Neil Stafford.

In April 2023 the Ofcom broadcast bulletin announced that the station had opted to cease broadcasting on DAB. At the end of that month all transmission ceased, although it is believes that a local consortium are interested in launching a rescue bid.



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Following the success of the initial broadcasts the station returned every summer, with the introduction of additional broadcasts made over the Christmas periods in 1994 and 1995. The station ceased broadcasting in July 1996 and was unable to transmit over the festive period due to the announcement of the full-time licence. After gaining a full-time licence, Waves Radio launched on 6 December 1997, from studios at Blackhouse Circle and transmitter at [[Mormond Hill]].


In early summer 2021, the station's existing management announced plans to retire and a new consortium gained control of the station. The takeover was short lived, with the previous management returning in August 2021. A further takeover bid concluded later on the same year, with a group headed by [[Preston, Lancashire|Preston]]-based businessman Neil Stafford gaining control of the station.


In April 2023, it was announced that the station had ceased broadcasting on DAB, with online streaming following suit. [[Companies House]] reported that accounts for the year to end 30 June 2022 were overdue.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC155644 |title=Waves Radio Limited}}</ref>


=== Coast Radio ===
In April 2024, Ofcom announced that the license had been transferred to WBC Media CIC<ref>{{Cite web |title=Radio broadcast update – April 2024 |url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radio-broadcast-licensing/monthly-updates/radio-broadcast-update-april-2024}}</ref> and would operate under the name Coast Radio. Coast Radio started broadcasting at 10:12 am on 26 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coast Radio to pick up where Waves Radio left off in Peterhead |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/05/coast-radio-to-pick-up-where-waves-radio-left-off-in-peterhead/ |date=21 May 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024 |website=Radio Today}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==


Local programming is produced and broadcast from Waves Radio's studios from 6am-10am most days.
Local programming was produced and broadcast from Waves Radio's studios from 6am-10am most days, with syndicated programming including Totally 80s, Totally 90s and The World Chart.


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The station's local presenters included Glenn Moir, Duncan McKay and Kevin Murdoch.
Waves Radio also airs syndicated programming including Totally 80s, Totally 90s and The World Chart.

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The station's local presenters are Glenn Moir, Duncan McKay and Kevin Murdoch


==News and sport==
==News and sport==


National bulletins from Sky News Radio are provided 24 hours a day.
National bulletins were formerly provided by [[Sky News Radio]], supplemented with local bulletins at 8.30am, 12.30pm and 5.30pm

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824212838/http://www.wavesradio.co.uk/ |date=24 August 2022 |title=Waves Radio}}
*[http://www.wavesfm.com Waves Radio]
*[https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radio-broadcast-licensing/monthly-updates/march-2023 Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin March 2023]
*[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC155644 Companies House records for Waves Radio ltd]


{{Radio in Scotland}}
{{Radio in Scotland}}


[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Radio stations disestablished in 2023]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Scotland]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Peterhead]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Peterhead]]


Latest revision as of 15:04, 10 August 2024

This article is about the former local radio station based in Peterhead, Scotland. For other radio topics, see Waves, Wave, and radio wave.

57°30′48″N 1°48′31″W / 57.5134°N 1.8087°W / 57.5134; -1.8087

Waves Radio
Broadcast areaAberdeenshire
Frequency101.2MHz
Programming
FormatCurrent and classic hits
Ownership
OwnerWaves Radio Limited
History
First air date
6 December 1997 (1997-12-06)
Last air date
April 2023 (1 year ago) (2023-04)
Links
WebsiteWaves Radio at the Wayback Machine (archived 24 August 2022)

Waves Radio was an Independent Local Radio station based in Peterhead, Scotland, with coverage across Peterhead and Fraserburgh on 101.2 FM.

History

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Waves Radio was born in 1990 after its founder and owner, known as Kenny King, applied to the then Radio Authority for a Restricted Service Licence. The station, in the early years, was known as Waves AM, broadcasting from a studio at the Lido beach area in Peterhead, during the town's annual Scottish Week celebrations.

Following the success of the initial broadcasts the station returned every summer, with the introduction of additional broadcasts made over the Christmas periods in 1994 and 1995. The station ceased broadcasting in July 1996 and was unable to transmit over the festive period due to the announcement of the full-time licence. After gaining a full-time licence, Waves Radio launched on 6 December 1997, from studios at Blackhouse Circle and transmitter at Mormond Hill.

In early summer 2021, the station's existing management announced plans to retire and a new consortium gained control of the station. The takeover was short lived, with the previous management returning in August 2021. A further takeover bid concluded later on the same year, with a group headed by Preston-based businessman Neil Stafford gaining control of the station.

In April 2023, it was announced that the station had ceased broadcasting on DAB, with online streaming following suit. Companies House reported that accounts for the year to end 30 June 2022 were overdue.[1]

Coast Radio

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In April 2024, Ofcom announced that the license had been transferred to WBC Media CIC[2] and would operate under the name Coast Radio. Coast Radio started broadcasting at 10:12 am on 26 May 2024.[3]

Programming

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Local programming was produced and broadcast from Waves Radio's studios from 6am-10am most days, with syndicated programming including Totally 80s, Totally 90s and The World Chart.

The station's local presenters included Glenn Moir, Duncan McKay and Kevin Murdoch.

News and sport

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National bulletins were formerly provided by Sky News Radio, supplemented with local bulletins at 8.30am, 12.30pm and 5.30pm

References

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  1. ^ "Waves Radio Limited".
  2. ^ "Radio broadcast update – April 2024".
  3. ^ "Coast Radio to pick up where Waves Radio left off in Peterhead". Radio Today. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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