Big FM targeted by jamming signals

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First week of leukaemia treatment over for Villamartin snooker ace Willie Thorne, pictured here with Big FM owner Rickie Sparks
First week of leukaemia treatment over for Villamartin snooker ace Willie Thorne, pictured here with Big FM owner Rickie Sparks

By Andrew Atkinson

RADIO wars are disrupting the airwaves – with the latest station Big FM Radio – targeted by jamming signals.

Owner Richie Sparks, who has studios in Calle Blanca 1, Quesada, had to apologise to listeners after being cut-off the airwaves.

“Apologies to listeners on 91.1, due to interference, which was beyond our control,” said Richie, who resides in La Marina.

Big FM are a community radio station, covering areas, including the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida: “It appears someone is targeting English radio stations – by jamming their signals,” said Richie.

“Spectrum FM were targeted and Big Radio Spain, were also targeted,” said Richie.

“We are doing our best to trace the culprit – having installed DF equipment to locate them,” said Richie.