1989
May
01: UK - Start of the network Classic Gold via the medium wave transmitters of Viking FM, Penine Radio and Radio Hallam.
June
16: UK - The Breeze starts broadcasting on 1431 and 1359 kHz for the county Essex.
August
03: Ireland - Atlantic 252 starts test transmissions on 252 kHz.
September
01: Ireland - Atlantic 252 starts official broadcasts from a transmitter in Clarkestown, County Meath, Ireland.
October
01: International Waters - Radio Caroline returns to the air on 558 kHz.
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