Ocean FM (Cayman Islands)

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Ocean FM
Broadcast areaGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Frequency95.5 MHz
BrandingOcean FM
Programming
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerCerentis Broadcasting Systems
Technical information
Transmitter coordinates
19°18′N 81°23′W / 19.300°N 81.383°W / 19.300; -81.383

Ocean FM (95.5 FM) is a defunct radio station in the Cayman Islands in the British West Indies.[1] The station was owned by Cerentis Broadcasting Systems.[2] It aired a classic hits music format.[3]

The station's last license was issued on 11 December, 2003.[4] Ocean FM went off the air in late 2006 and was put up for sale[5] but technical and financial issues made such a sale untenable[6] and the government revoked the license on 16 August 2007.[7]

Honors and awards[edit]

In 2004, Ocean FM was presented with the International Quality Summit Award in recognition of the radio station's commitment to quality, leadership, technology and innovation.[8] The station accepted the award on June 21, 2004 at the 18th International Convention Quality Summit in New York City.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jacobs, George (2007). National Radio: Cayman Islands. Billboard Books. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-8230-5997-3. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "FM Broadcasting Stations in the Cayman Islands". ICTA. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  3. ^ "Broadcasting". Cayman Islands Government. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  4. ^ "Licence to Cerentis Broadcasting Systems Ltd" (PDF). ICTA. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  5. ^ "dms makes a bid for Ocean". Cayman Net News. 2006-11-24.
  6. ^ "New rock station put on pause by Hurley's group". Cayman Net News. 2007-02-01.
  7. ^ "Broadcast License Register". ICTA. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  8. ^ "Radio station receives international recognition". Cayman Net News. 2004-07-16. Archived from the original on September 23, 2004.