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French radio in Dublin

jm2k · 2005-04-05 12:09:27

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…

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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 I checked the station later but it had been replaced by "NearFM".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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#2 05-04-2005 8:14pm

Mike 1972

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That would be Sporodic E

Normally the SpE season doesnt get underway until May

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#3 05-04-2005 8:28pm

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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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#4 05-04-2005 9:25pm

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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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