The internet is awash with rumours that Ofcom have withdrawn the licence- hence the delay in getting on the air.

Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #6

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The internet is awash with rumours that Ofcom have withdrawn the licence- hence the delay in getting on the air.

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Yes- but what does that actually mean in practical terms? That Caroline could have greater power than 1Kw? That Caroline could cover a much larger area than originally licenced ? That Caroline would have to re-apply for a new licence to cover a much larger area with a higher strength transmitter? You see- while there is all this uncertainty and nothing happening on am- speculation is inevitable. Why don't Caroline share its info with us- the listeners? Why has it all got be so 'secret'????

Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #8

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Yes- but what does that actually mean in practical terms? That Caroline could have greater power than 1Kw? That Caroline could cover a much larger area than originally licenced ? That Caroline would have to re-apply for a new licence to cover a much larger area with a higher strength transmitter? You see- while there is all this uncertainty and nothing happening on am- speculation is inevitable. Why don't Caroline share its info with us- the listeners? Why has it all got be so 'secret'????

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"It could be that Ofcom's announcement that I referred to, was a direct result of these possible requested variations."
.... or possibly that Caroline had wind of the changes in policy and thus decided to take the extra time to ensure the right solution, that allows them to take full advantage of those changes, either from the offset, or at a future point in time? Who knows? One thing I'm sure of is that things are quietly proceeding - and that's the best way.

Remember all the rumpus when Big L did not return to 1395 in the rumoured week? "I told you it would never happen" etc. etc. All those naysayers were proven wrong about a week later, once the stolen copper lattice for the antenna ground plane had been replaced and suddenly, there we were. Again, earlier in the history of Big L, I believe a move to a far better Tx. site was scuppered, when details leaked out. Sometimes it's better to just say nothing, until everything is concrete.

Update from Peter Moore: https://www.facebook.com/radiocarolineof...?type=1&theater

In a nutshell: Bit bogged down by paperwork. All proceeding. Patience is a virtue.

Let's hope it's up and running by Christmas!!!

I don't think people realised it would take so long.

And because of the time element (Licence awarded in May) speculation really is inevitable.

Watch this space as they say!!!

I would imagine, once all the legal paperwork stuff is sorted, things will move very swiftly, especially if an existing mast is to be used. I don't think any of the AM licences awarded at the same time are yet on air.

Evidently Peter Moore has posted an update on the Caroline Facebook page. Delay due to health and safety etc.

Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #14

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Evidently Peter Moore has posted an update on the Caroline Facebook page. Delay due to health and safety etc.

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Anyone on here live within travelling distance of the proposed T/x site at Stowmarket?

Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #17

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Anyone on here live within travelling distance of the proposed T/x site at Stowmarket?

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Thanks for the info number 6. If what you say is correct I presume the Licence already granted by Ofcom would have to be varied. This could explain the delay in getting on the air- although Peter Moore makes NO MENTION of it in his Facebook posting (????) Citing OTHER reasons for the delay in getting on the air. This makes me very sceptical as to what actually IS going on. Alec- Murski Val would probably have more impact on the 648 frequency AFTER dark. So inland Dutch listeners may be able to catch the transmissions in between times.