Radio Plymouth - Ofcom Licensing

7. Evidence of Support
RADIO PLYMOUTH
Our two RSL trial broadcasts in 2003 and 2004 taught us a huge amount, not least what the
audience thought of our style of broadcasting, indeed some of their comments have helped shape
this application. We received many letters and emails of support from people of all ages and
backgrounds, as well as reaction from many of the advertisers and sponsors who paid for airtime
during our trials, some of them first time advertisers on radio.
A full file of all the letters and emails is available to Ofcom should they wish to see them. As part of
this application, however, we include a selection of quotes which amply illustrate the kind of
responses we received. The complete versions of the letters and emails shown below are attached
in appendix ‘A’ supplied to Ofcom.
Listeners
“I must give praise to Radio Plymouth as a truly local radio station which broadcast excellent
coverage of the firework extravaganza from The Hoe! The station’s musical output was excellent
and professional and, although only on a temporary licence, it deserves to succeed full-time”.
Steve Fitch in a letter published by the Evening Herald.
“I have listened as much as possible to your station this year, all I can say is FANTASTIC!! The
other radio station (of whom I will not mention the name!) has gradually lost my interest due to the
type of music, etc. it broadcasts. Or maybe it’s my age??!! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that you
will be broadcasting all year round in the very near future – well done!”
Jan Read via email.
“I tuned into Radio Plymouth out of curiosity as I am usually an avid Classic FM listener and was
very quickly hooked, so much so that I retuned the radio in my car. I found all your presenters
excellent. They were informative, interesting amusing and very entertaining. I found the music easy
to listen to although it was the presentation of the programmes that held me to the station”.
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Pauline Rowse by letter.
“It has been interesting and very informative, not the usual rambling drivel you get on a lot of the
more (so called) top stations, my ears have been treated to some great songs and entertaining chat,
from both the presenters and their guests. Well done and lets have more”.
David Green via email.
“I like what I hear and will support you in any way I can, it’s nice to hear people who are committed
to the great city of Plymouth. I am a 56 year old bus man with 37 years service with my company. I
do hope you get your licence soon, Plymouth needs you”.
Derek Blake via email.