107.8 Academy FM Thanet
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Hi all,
Has anyone listened to 107.8 Academy FM Thanet at all? It's been broadcasting on the Isle for around 4 and 1/2 years or so now.
There have been a few changes made including Mike Stevens retiring and Pete Willson getting the boot, I'd love to know people's opinions on the station.
The music mix is very varied, and with a new management structure that has included Dave Sharp becoming General Manager for Folkestone and Thanet, and the appointment of Bob Mower as Programme Manager, things've certainly changed since 2010.
Also, there is now a student called Tom Brooks who is presenting Breakfast permanently, with Bob on Mid-Mornings and a mixture of Horace, Si Kennett (ex-Kmfm) and a lady called Maeve Stankiste (ex-BBC Radio Essex) on Drivetime.
The popular Howard Evans sadly passed away earlier this year, and in the wake of the management change, I should imagine that this year has probably been the most challenging for the station.
You can listen on 107.8 FM in the Thanet area, or online on the website - www.academyfmthanet.com.
Has anyone listened to 107.8 Academy FM Thanet at all? It's been broadcasting on the Isle for around 4 and 1/2 years or so now.
There have been a few changes made including Mike Stevens retiring and Pete Willson getting the boot, I'd love to know people's opinions on the station.
The music mix is very varied, and with a new management structure that has included Dave Sharp becoming General Manager for Folkestone and Thanet, and the appointment of Bob Mower as Programme Manager, things've certainly changed since 2010.
Also, there is now a student called Tom Brooks who is presenting Breakfast permanently, with Bob on Mid-Mornings and a mixture of Horace, Si Kennett (ex-Kmfm) and a lady called Maeve Stankiste (ex-BBC Radio Essex) on Drivetime.
The popular Howard Evans sadly passed away earlier this year, and in the wake of the management change, I should imagine that this year has probably been the most challenging for the station.
You can listen on 107.8 FM in the Thanet area, or online on the website - www.academyfmthanet.com.
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I do dip in every now and again, but always have the same opinion so don't listen for very long.
I was very much in favour of this station when I first heard that it was to be launched as KMFM is abysmal and plays the same records in all the areas it covers at the same time. I want variety and a station that is LOCAL.
also wonder if its a bad frequency to use as its close to Chelmsford Radio 107.7 & KMFM 107.9 I just get these where I am.
How good is the signal?
I think they are only allowed to broadcast to a very small area, hence the poor signal.
I'm good friends with a few ex-TLR jocks, and they told me that when they launched that they had around 125W, in comparison.
Overall its good, most of the music is not to my taste if I'm honest but they do cater for all ages which is why it has a good following. It is the only true local station in Thanet and gives up to dare info whereas others like KMFM and the like don't even touch this area. I say keep up the good work guys and I'm sure the change around will only help it grow and give others that much needed chance.
as i cant find any news about this online.
so now the station is being run under the station manger as the sister station.
Pete left in May. Well, left/was pushed. It wasn't published online or in the local papers as the terms that he left on were most certainly not amicable.
Essentially, the SM at Folkestone is overseeing both stations with a Programme Manager (Bob Mower) on the ground at Thanet. Both stations, however, are still run separately.
notice programme times are shorter and more non stop music and no dj, how long before networking starts with Folkestone.
Proper local ads would actually make the station feel more local and relevant.