I should correct my last post. BBC R Lincoln are allowed 2Kw by Ofcom- and I can tell you-that signal doesn't get very far! Maybe because its 1368 as opposed to 648??

I think Caroline have 2 possible options


1) Ask Ofcom for more power to combat the 'autumn and winter effect' of Slovenia etc-affecting reception even in their designated area (Suffolk and north Essex)

2) Apply to vary the existing licence- arguing that the original Caroline 'community' extended into the London area-which at the present power-can't receive a decent signal.

The low frequency will make a huge difference, especially, given the ideal mast/Tx site.

As an example, check the difference in Tx. power (can't remember the figures offhand) of Gold and LBC's Saffron Green site. They are both supposed to cover similar areas, but iirc Gold on 1548KHz is signifiacntly higher power than LBC on about 1152KHz.

That knocks that idea into touch then!!