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French radio in Dublin

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  • 05-04-2005 1:09pm
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    jm2k
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    Spurred on after finding BBC R2/3, I scanned the radio in Dublin today and to my suprise found a French station on FM. I checked the frequency this time (101.6) and although not perfect, the signal was easily audible.

    I head the station at about 8am while driving between Ranelagh & Clonskeagh. I checked the station later but it had been replaced by "NearFM". Is this sort of thing a common occurance or are there just bizzare weather conditions at the moment?

    EDIT: Here's a recording I made with my phone


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    Mike 1972
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    That would be Sporodic E

    Normally the SpE season doesnt get underway until May


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    Charles Slane
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    More likely to be "Planete Metisse", or "Média du monde" or "Francophonie" - all of which air on NEAR FM around the time you heard the broadcast.

    NEAR FM have a diverse range of community programming.

    It's still impressive that you heard it in Ranelagh, as their catchment area is the North East of Dublin.


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    jm2k
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    Charles Slane wrote:
    More likely to be "Planete Metisse", or "Média du monde" or "Francophonie" - all of which air on NEAR FM around the time you heard the broadcast.

    NEAR FM have a diverse range of community programming.

    It's still impressive that you heard it in Ranelagh, as their catchment area is the North East of Dublin.

    Ahh that explains it! Many thanks


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