Fresh FM (formerly Acorn FM) is a
student-run radio station based at the
Barnstaple campus of
Petroc, a further education college in
North Devon, England. It broadcasts on 87.7 MHz FM across the college campus between the hours of 8:30 and 18:30 on college days. The station has a long term
Restricted Service Licence granted by
Ofcom
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The station is presented and run by college students, with a small base of student presenters and a handful of executive committee members, appointed by the Station Manager, who oversee, manage and make any crucial decisions regarding the station. It comprises a Station Manager, a Head of Music, a Programme Controller, and a Head of Events, and is often assisted by an allocated staff member.
References
Student radio in the United Kingdom
Radio stations in Devon
Radio stations established in 2001
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