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Bute FM
Bute FM in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
About
Bute FM is a place of interest in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bute Island Radio (formerly Bute FM) is a Community Radio station for the Isle of Bute, broadcasting in stereo on 96.5 FM and simultaneously broadcasting online via a live internet stream. For almost 100 hours per week the station broadcasts programmes produced by volunteer presenters, with the remaining airtime (broadcasting) occupied by an automated music playout system. The station operates on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of the community, and is dependent on advertising, local fundraising and donations for its continued existence.
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Background
History
Bute FM launched at noon on 15 July 2009, with the first song played on the new station's opening programme being "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight" by Richard and Linda Thompson, hosted by former Buteman reporter Mike Blair. In October 2009, Bute FM also launched an online "Listen live" streaming service, accessible from a button on its homepage, and is now also in the Reciva database for Internet radios. Over time, a "bitter feud" developed, leading to the August 2010 "sacking" of director and breakfast show presenter Mike Blair, other volunteers. Subsequently, several "claims" were made in the national press In November, Ofcom said it was still minded to find the station in breach…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8364, -5.0531
- Official site
- www.buteislandradio.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5002476 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bute Island Radio (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bute FM?
- Bute FM is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.8364°, -5.0531°.
- Who owns Bute FM?
- Bute FM is owned by Bute Community Media Limited.