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HISTORY
'The
LM Radio project started in August 2005 with Chris Turner's
dream to bring high quality music radio back to Southern Africa.
The original LM Radio which broadcast from 1936 to 1975 was
an independant radio station that set the standard for music
radio. It was the first commercial radio to broadcast on Short
Waves and the first in Africa.
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 Chris
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The night before
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The day of the inspection
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realised that the icon station had both tremendous brand value
and also provided a professional model for music radio which
would appeal to the more mature listener. In December 2009,
LM Radio began a pilot broadcast on the transmitters of Radio
Jovem. The station was such a huge success that Chris and his
Mozambique partners applied in February 2010 for a permanent
licence to broadcast to the people of Maputo, Matola and southern
Mozambique. |
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The
view from the studio
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Ms.
Cecília Gonçalves
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A visit from
the director of the Gabinfo
Prof. A J Lopes, Marcos Muledzera, Dir. R Diamande, Chris Turner
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A view from the
ground
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Inspecting
the antenna on the rooftop
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GRANTING
OF THE LICENCE
The
Mozambique regulatory authorities the INCM (Institute for
National Communications Mozambique) and Gabinfo processed
the LM licence application efficiently. Following a technical
inspection, LM Radio received a letter from Gabinfo on 10
September 2010 granting the frequency 87.8 FM for Maputo.
On 16 September the station hosted a delegation from Gabinfo,
headed by Gabinfo Director, Mr Ricardo Diamande.
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.The station
was also honoured by the presence of Prof AJ Lopes, Dean of
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University Eduardo
Mondlane in Maputo. Also present was Mr Marcos Muledzera on
behalf of Mr Luis Loforte who was unable to attend. LM Radio
received a temporary licence to broadcast on 20 Sep, while the
permanent licence (Alvara) is processed by the Council of Ministers. |
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On Air at last
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are located in a multi-storey building with stunning views of
the Cidade de Maputo, the bay and as far as Macaneta. Facilities
include a complete automated playout system for live presentation
during normal listening hours or pre-recorded broadcasting overnight.
A production facility allows voice inserts, news items and spots
to be recorded and packaged. |
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LM
Radio serves foreign residents, visitors and Mozambicans who
enjoy our style of music and who wish to improve their command
of English. The station serves its listeners by being involved
in local community events, arts and culture.
The style of broadcasting is friendly and personal. It is
designed to have broad appeal. Stay tuned to 87.8 MHz FM in
Maputo, Matola and surrounding areas to be kept up to date
and in the know.
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A delightful place
to work
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