Radio Hafren goes on air

Radio Hafren, the station that has filled the void left by the liquidation of Radio Maldwyn, officially went on air on Christmas Day.

 

Its new owners have been quick to reassure the community that they mean business by reconnecting the transmission and have already got presenters on air during certain times of the day.

 

“It was important that we got something on air as soon as it was confirmed we had taken over the station,” said Tom Pain who is one of the new partners. “It has been a challenge because there has been so much to sort out, not made easy by the Christmas holidays, but at least we have it back on air 24 hours a day and we hope to be somewhere close to a normal service as early as next week.”

 

The station has also reconnected a number – 01686 623555 – which will direct callers through to a presenter, office staff or an answering service.

 

Radio Maldwyn went out of business earlier this month after 17 years covering Mid Wales. The area looked set to lose the service until the last ditch bid from the local group to save it.

 

Radio Hafren will continue to broadcast on the 756 MW frequency.