Sunset 102
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Sunset 102 was the first of a new type of station licensed by The Independent Broadcasting Authority
back in 1989.
for non-payment. Following a brief return to the air, the liquidator was called in and the station fell silent. The liquidator was later to re-apply on behalf of Sunset Radio for its re-advertised licence. Faze FM
won the re-advertised licence with another dance format. Faze used the name Kiss 102
for their station which they licenced from London station Kiss 100. It was later sold to Chrysalis Radio and re-branded to Galaxy 102. Their owners were then bought by Global Radio
and the station became part of the Galaxy Network which broadcvasts very little local output.
On 3 January 2011 The Galaxy Network along with Global Radio's Hit Music and several other stations were all re-branded to form The Capital FM Network
. Other than the daily breakfast and weekday drivetime shows, the majority of Capital's London-based output is networked.
Independent Broadcasting Authority
The Independent Broadcasting Authority was the regulatory body in the United Kingdom for commercial television - and commercial/independent radio broadcasts...
back in 1989.
History
Manchester dance station Sunset 102 went into liquidation in October 1993. In May of the same year, the Radio Authority made a decision to prematurely terminate Sunset's licence, apparently accusing the station of providing inaccurate information about its financial and management affairs. In August 1993, the station reportedly had its transmission facilities withdrawn by NTLNTL Ireland
NTL Communications Limited was a cable television and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service company in the Republic of Ireland. As of 2005 it was owned by Liberty Global Europe , having been divested by NTL...
for non-payment. Following a brief return to the air, the liquidator was called in and the station fell silent. The liquidator was later to re-apply on behalf of Sunset Radio for its re-advertised licence. Faze FM
Faze FM
Faze FM Radio Ltd was the owner of two dance music radio stations in the North of England.It operated Kiss 102 in Manchester and Kiss 105 in Yorkshire from 1994 to 1997 before being taken over by a larger group.-History:...
won the re-advertised licence with another dance format. Faze used the name Kiss 102
Kiss 102
-History:The frequency was originally issued to Sunset 102 Radio - The Kickin FM but that suffered some financial problems. In May 1993, the Radio Authority made a decision to prematurely terminate Sunset's licence, apparently accusing the station of providing inaccurate information about its...
for their station which they licenced from London station Kiss 100. It was later sold to Chrysalis Radio and re-branded to Galaxy 102. Their owners were then bought by Global Radio
Global Radio
Global Radio UK Ltd. is a British commercial radio company, the largest in the country following acquisitions of Chrysalis Radio and GCap Media.The company's Chief Executive Officer is Stephen Miron, while the Group Chairman is Charles Allen...
and the station became part of the Galaxy Network which broadcvasts very little local output.
On 3 January 2011 The Galaxy Network along with Global Radio's Hit Music and several other stations were all re-branded to form The Capital FM Network
The Capital FM Network
Capital is a radio network of nine Independent Local Radio stations in the United Kingdom which are owned and operated by Global Radio, launching on 3 January 2011. Capital was previously known as Mix, One, Galaxy and Hit Music at various times...
. Other than the daily breakfast and weekday drivetime shows, the majority of Capital's London-based output is networked.
Sunset DJs/presenters
- 808 State808 State808 State are a British electronic music outfit, formed in 1987 in Manchester, taking their name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and their common state of mind...
- Mike Shaft
- DJ Leaky Fresh
- Terry ChristianTerry ChristianTerry Christian is a British television and radio presenter whose credits include Channel 4's late night Youth Entertainment show The Word and ITV1 moral issues talk show It's My Life...
- Liam HowlettLiam HowlettLiam Paris Howlett known as Liam Howlett , is a member of the English band The Prodigy, occasional DJ, and a music producer.-Life and career:...
- Sami B
- DJ Stubbi
- Paul HollinsPaul HollinsPaul Hollins is a British radio presenter who can currently be heard on The Heart Network as a relief presenter which is broadcast from Heart 106.2 in London...
- Deval
- Greg Edwards