Britain’s Smallest Broadcaster Goes Live

Lochbroom FM has become the smallest broadcaster to receive a full commercial radio licence.

Lochbroom FM is operated by volunteers and broadcasts from a disused cobbler’s workshop in the Scottish Highlands. Lochbroom FM was the sole applicant for the licence *Radio Licence Application News and has now been granted an 8 year franchise by the Radio Authority.

The station has been granted a £45,000 National Lottery grant which will enable it to purchase permanent headquarters and will need to raise £50,000 a year from advertising and sponsorship to keep itself air-born.

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The Radio Authority: 0171 405 7058