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Launched on 11 April 1988, it broadcasts from its studios in Park Street, Taunton on 95.5 MHz FM and 1566 kHz AM, as well as taking programmes from BBC Radio Bristol. The station had previously only broadcast on the ill-fated pre-2002 1323 kHz MW frequency. Because Somerset currently does not have its own DAB multiplex, the station cannot be heard on digital radio. Prior to 3 December 2007 BBC Somerset could only be received as a whole on MW or on the web. However, from this date onwards the service also became available on the former BBC Radio Bristol frequency of 95.5 MHz. This means that dedicated programming for Somerset can now be heard clearly on FM across the whole of the historic county of Somerset and beyond. The BBC's Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/2006 stated: "The BBC is committed to extending its network of local radio stations to a limited number of under served areas, and BBC management is carrying out preparatory work for new stations in Somerset, Dorset and Cheshire.". However, due to the BBC funding settlement in 2007, it was decided that BBC Somerset shall remain as a part time 'opt-out' from Radio Bristol, at least in the short term. |
