Connect Radio 106.8
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| Broadcast area | Peterborough |
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106.8 FM & DAB RDS: CONNECT |
| First air date | July 24, 1999 |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Audience share | 5.80% (Q3 / 2011, [1]) |
| Owner | Adventure Radio |
| Website | www.connectfm.com |
106.8 FM & DAB
Connect FM Peterborough (formerly 106.8 Lite FM) is a United Kingdom radio station serving Peterborough, The Deepings, Crowland, Spalding, Yaxley, Whittlesey & Stamford on 106.8FM and DAB Digital Radio
The station launched at 10:00am on Saturday 24 July 1999 with a live outside broadcast in Cathedral Square. The first song played was 'So Good' by Boyzone. The first scheduled programme was Saturday Sport, with Keith Hazelton & Neil Evans.
The station is owned by Adventure Radio
The station broadcasts locally focused information and entertainment for the Peterborough area with dedicated local News, Travel News and a wide choice of music for the city. Amongst the presenters are ex Hereward Radio DJ's Mark and Liz who present the breakfast show, 80's pop star Tracie Young on mid-mornings and Murray J in the afternoon, alongside long-serving Peterborough broadcasters Carlo Fiorentino and Gregg Nunney. The transmitter is situated at Gunthorpe just off Paston Parkway and is at 100 watts of power on 106.8 FM
Coordinates: 52°33′35″N 0°13′49″W / 52.5598°N 0.2302°W
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