Academy FM Thanet
Thanet's Local Radio Station
Academy FM Thanet is a community radio station serving the Isle of Thanet on 107.8 FM and online. Covering Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and surrounding areas, the station mixes music, local news, interviews and community information with a genuinely local focus.
About Academy FM Thanet
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 107.8 FM in Thanet
- Coverage – Serving Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and the Isle of Thanet
- Online – Listen live online via Radio Player UK
Academy FM Thanet is a community radio station broadcasting on 107.8 FM to the Isle of Thanet, including Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and nearby parts of East Kent. The station describes itself as Thanet’s local radio station, and that local identity is what gives it real value compared with thin competitor pages that just repeat a station name and nothing else.
The station launched on 5 April 2010 and is licensed by Ofcom. Since then, Academy FM Thanet has established itself as a familiar part of local life, offering a mix of music, local news, information and community-focused broadcasting for listeners across Thanet. That long-running local presence matters because it gives the station history, trust and recognition in the area.
Academy FM Thanet is a non-profit community broadcaster and places a strong emphasis on serving the community, supporting local organisations and helping people develop radio and communication skills. The official station information also highlights its training role and the fact that many presenters give their time freely to support the service, which gives the station real substance rather than empty marketing fluff.
Listeners tuning in to Academy FM Thanet can expect a broad and accessible mix of music from the 1960s through to current chart material, alongside local interviews, local discussion and useful information for daily life in Thanet. For people searching for Academy FM Thanet, 107.8 FM, Ramsgate radio, Margate radio or community radio in Thanet, this page pulls the key details together in one place.
Contact Information
Office:
01843 572538
Postal address:
The Royal Harbour Academy
Marlowe Way
Ramsgate
Kent
CT12 6NB
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academyfmthanet/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyfmthanet/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/academyfmthanet
Academy FM Thanet FAQ
What frequency is Academy FM Thanet on?
Academy FM Thanet broadcasts on 107.8 FM and is also available online.
What area does Academy FM Thanet cover?
Academy FM Thanet serves the Isle of Thanet, including Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and surrounding parts of East Kent.
Is Academy FM Thanet a community radio station?
Yes. Academy FM Thanet is a non-profit community radio station licensed by Ofcom and focused on serving the local community.
When did Academy FM Thanet start broadcasting?
Academy FM Thanet started broadcasting on 5 April 2010.
What does Academy FM Thanet play?
Academy FM Thanet broadcasts a broad mix of music, local news, interviews, community information and local discussion for listeners across Thanet.