"We, the undersigned, being of sound anorak mind, but probably aged body, firmly believe that the new longwave service set to launch from the Isle of Man on 279 kHz should in some format use the 'Radio Caroline' name as part of its callsign. We hereby humbly petition IMIB to use the Caroline callsign as a fitting tribute to the history and heritage of Radio Caroline North, with its unforgettable ties with the Isle of Man, and as a mark of continuance for the way Radio Caroline changed the face of radio in the UK"

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I think it would be a really great idea if Paul went ahead ancalled the project Caroline North!,I'm sure it would take off and also put paid to the windup's we've had of late!.Maybe if others on the A.N group agree it may just happen?, but who knows. I think Paul and the company have done wonders and finally won through so hopefully they have much success in years to come. All the best!.
Jan

Posted by World Radio Club on Tuesday 24 February 2004 at 11:44 PM.

Well done and all the best to Paul and his partners.
As the transmissions will be coming from "a point at sea" it would be apt to be the "new Caroline on 279"

Posted by Tony Wylie on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 12:40 AM.

Caroline 279 – works for me. Do it!! Ronan would love it. Finally, a national Radio Caroline. *Christopher England definitely said that! *

Posted by Christopher England on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 12:52 AM.

The following from Frank(ee):

I strongly support the petition worded elsewhere on this site. Another suggestion to further honour the memory of Radio Caroline North would be to secure the postal address P.O. Box 2, Ramsey.

Posted by Christopher England on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 8:03 AM.

All my friends who are not anoraks/radio enthusiasts only remember Caroline North. It was the place to be tuned in to,,for personality radio,,the sounds of the nation, the way of life up north and happiness. For them Caroline North was the only thing that mattered, they would talk about comments the jocks made about day to day life on board, the new releases and what was happening on the IOM. To name the 279 service as "Caroline 279" would not only bring back the great memories of the 60`s but also would provide the IOM with a more historic radio past, promote the IOM to no ends and provide jobs for the island. Not forgetting that the MV Fredricia was the real Caroline ship,,as the Atlanta ship,,"Mi Amigo stayed down South, as Caronline South. The real home of Caroline is surley off the Isle Of Mann.

Here`s to "Caroline 279"

Will.

Posted by Will on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 8:59 AM.

Many congratulations to Paul and his team. How fantastic it would be to hear the announcement, "This is Caroline on 279".

Not that a new station should dwell on the past, or languish in it, but it would be good to hear "Congrats" messages from the jocks of yore, rather like the farewell messages that went with BigL's closedown.

Here's hoping, too, that live presentation will be the name of the game. I'm sure one certain RTD is correct in this.

Good luck in the development of the site, the effectiveness of the transmitter/antenna, and recruitment – and everything else that goes with this important project.

Posted by Paul Kendall on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 10:02 AM.

Caroline 279 or Caroline North, with or without the word 'Radio'. Catchy, in yer lugs (or lug, if you only have one available at the time) and something that will make people tune in even if just to relive memories. It would certainly generate lots of media interest, especially as another writer states, 'from a point at sea'. A new international radio station on a virtually disregarded band needs a very effective gimmick. Who is really interested in long wave? Who out of those people would think, "Hang on a mo....I can remember......"?

Paul, you have done so much hard work. Please don't get it wrong now.

I add my name to the campaign to call the station Caroline. Even take some of the output from Maidstone if necessary. If Mr Moore objects, I can always tune my Sky box to 913. Vote with my feet. (Well, I can't say knob, can I?)

Posted by G4RNI (George) on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 3:59 PM.

Many congratulations to the 279 team.Caroline North 279 – works for me, especial as it will be coming from Ramsey Bay

Posted by Herbie on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 4:53 PM.

I agree with everything posted here, The folks from the IOM have fond memories of Caroline North.

I wish Paul and his team every success with the project
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It would be great if they do use the name Caroline, In case of any legal problems how about caroline International or Caroline North.

Also it would be great if Ray Anderson gets things going so that the old rivals can be on the air together again.

Richard

Posted by Richard on Wednesday 25 February 2004 at 6:50 PM.

Great Idea. Being only a youngster (honest) I never heard Caroline North but I know they still remember it fondly in IOM. So I would say yes Paul go for it.

Posted by SteveSanford19 on Thursday 26 February 2004 at 3:27 PM.

A great idea. I think under Pauls care it would be a winner.

Posted by andrew pearce on Saturday 28 February 2004 at 10:22 PM.

What a lovely thought! The Isle of Mann would support the idea I'm sure. What are the odds?

Posted by smellofdiesel on Friday 19 March 2004 at 11:32 PM.