UK Radio In TRNC.

[Johnny Lee]

Has anyone else had this happen.whilst driving through Girne this morning, I put the radio to self seek. (it is a fairly old radio ) I got a English speaking station perfect reception. Radio 5 Live. Listened to a whole programme about the UK blowing 250 Mill pounds to try to encourage people to get back in the Gym.

I think it was 89.7 not sure will check next time I go to car.

[sophie]

That happened to us a couple of weeks ago just as we were going through the Metehan Crossing. I thought that we might have just picked up the Forces radio they have down South which was relaying Radio 5.

[jazzdolly]

Yes, I listen to radio 4 in the morning and the same channel changes to UK local radio transmission later on in the day.
I think the british forces ( I know this isn't the right term..but you know what I mean?) radio transmits a variety of UK radio selection throughout the day.

[MoonageDaydream]

Yes it is indeed BFBS (the forces station). I listen to it a lot, BFBS 2 relays a lot of Radio 4 outlet like Today, World at One, PM etc . It also relays some Radio5, especially live football commentary. There are two main tramsmitters on Cyprus at Dekeleia and Akrotiri, both can be received over a wide area, and there is a low power relay in Nicosia.
For further information go to http://www.bfbs.com and search for Cyprus.

[Johnny Lee]

Good answers , thank you. But are you saying that we can receive this now in the TRNC, Ie, Girne, Lapta etc. or is just hit and miss. I did try to tune in at home but could not pick it up, But we live fairly high in Baspinar and Mountains tend to block signals.

Thank You.

[sophie]

JLee, go on to the Smooth Radio thread and try the FM frequencies. You can't tell until you try.

[Johnny Lee]

OK thank you, I do listen to Smooth Radio . and Bayrak ( I am a channel hopper). But just interested if my receiving this in Girne was a one off.