Peter Madison in the Radio Annabel studio
taken in early November 1983
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Radio Annabel
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92MHz - 94.4MHz
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Radio Annabel operated from late 1983 until 1985 in Dublin City Centre and seemed to be linked with Radio Westside which operated earlier in the year on the same AM frequency. The studios were in Parnell Street, and the transmitters were also thought to be located in the same building. It was initially heard on 1035kHz AM and 94.4MHz FM (announced as 94.6MHz). By August 1984 the AM frequency had moved to 1323kHz. In 1984, Radio Annabel became the new home for Gerard Roe’s popular Free Radio Campaign (FRC) show. |
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Peter Madison in the Radio Annabel studio taken in early November 1983 |
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A Radio Annabel ratesheet from 1984. (Click image for a larger version - Size is 5.6MB) |
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Radio Annabel Audio Library
| 1983_11_01_tue_annabel_944fm_1230-1450_petermadison-gh490.mp3 New Feb 2024 | Peter Madison with over two hours of his lunchtime show from Tuesday 1st November 1983. This was an early transmission as Peter was announcing the station as 'the new lady in your life'. Recorded in Dublin from 94.4MHz FM in mono, although it was announced as 94.6MHz as well as 1035kHz AM. The levels are a little variable, especially towards the end. |
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| 1983_11_03_annabel_fm_1200-1230_petermadison_test_transmission-gh1026.mp3 New Aug 2021 | Peter Madison with what seems to be an afternoon test transmission from Radio Annabel. At this time Peter only mentioned broadcasting on FM, identfying as 'Annabel FM', although the station had been heard on 981kHz and 1035kHz AM in the previous weeks. The actual frequency on FM on this day is not known. There are some adverts and Annabel jingles. | 42MB |
| 1983_11_03_annabel_fm_1300-1415_petermadison_airchecks_test_transmission-gh1026.mp3 New Aug 2021 | More of Peter Madison, this time partially airchecked, from the above broadcast. There is a commercial for The Ivy Rooms, Parnell Street which is possibly where the station operated from. | 42MB |
| 1983_12_00_annabel_1035am_1200onwards_peterrmadison_airchecks-gh1021.mp3 New Aug 2021 | Another airchecked Peter Madison programme. This time he announces as 'Annabel AM' from an unknown date in December 1983, and recorded from 1035kHz. | 42MB |
| 1985_02_03_sun_annabel_92fm_1825-1830_gerardroe_frc_show_last_5_mins-pt.mp3 New Nov 2021 | The last 5 minutes of this FRC Show. The final feature was an aircheck of Downtown Radio in Ringsend on 305m from 1980, which would later become Dublin Community Radio. This recording was from 92MHz FM which would have originally been re-broadcast via Westside Radio International the following Sunday morning. Many thanks to Prince Terry for this original recording. Annabel was also on 1323kHz AM at this time. | 4MB |
| 1985_02_10_sun_annabel_92fm_1700-1800_gerardroe_frc_show_airchecks-pt.mp3 New Nov 2021 | An airchecked FRC Show from Gerard Roe. Featured on this show are old recordings from Sonic Independent Radio, Radio Dublin and Radio Leinster. Thanks to Prince Terry for this recording from 92MHz FM which would have originally been re-broadcast via Westside Radio International. Annabel was also on 1323kHz AM at this time. | 48MB |
| 1985_02_17_sun_annabel_92fm_1700-1800_gerardroe_frc_show_airchecks-pt.mp3 New Nov 2021 | Another airchecked FRC Show. Sunshine Radio and and interview with Chris Cary are featured on this show. Thanks to Prince Terry for this recording from 92MHz FM which would have originally been re-broadcast via Westside Radio International. | 55MB |
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More detailed history,
memorabilia and recordings of Radio Annabel can be found at :
radiowaves.fm (history)
radiowaves.fm (recordings)
pirate.ie (history and recordings)
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