Red Dragon FM facts for kids
Red Dragon FM was a popular radio station in South East Wales. It broadcast music, news, and shows to cities like Cardiff and Newport, as well as the areas around them. Think of it as a local friend on the radio!
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What Was Red Dragon FM?
Red Dragon FM was a radio station that started broadcasting in 1980. It played music and had presenters who talked about local news and events. Radio stations like this are important because they connect people in a community. They share information and entertainment.
Where Did It Broadcast?
The station's main area was South East Wales. This means people living in and around big cities like Cardiff and Newport could tune in and listen. Imagine a radio signal spreading out from a central point, reaching homes and cars across the region.
The Change to Capital FM
In 2010, something big happened: Red Dragon FM changed its name to Capital FM. This was part of a larger plan to make many radio stations across the United Kingdom (UK) have the same name and a similar style. When the name changed, some of the old competitions and parts of the shows were updated or removed. This helped make all the Capital FM stations feel consistent.
Other Radio Friends
Red Dragon FM was part of a bigger group of radio stations. Some of its "colleagues" or sister stations included The Wave 96.4 FM, 95.8 Capital FM (which it later became part of), and Gold. These stations often share resources or are owned by the same company, but they might play different types of music or target different listeners.
