GTFM

BACKGROUND Gtfm was established in 1999 by the Glyntaff Tenants & Residents Association in Pontypridd, as a community project working with local radio enthusiasts led led by founding Station Manager Andrew Jones (who remained in charge of the station until April 2007). The original broadcasts in 1999 & 2000 lasted for one month at a time under Restricted Broadcast Licences (RSL's) issued by the Radio Authority.ACCESS RADIO In 2001 Gtfm was chosen as one of 15 groups around the UK (and the only one in Wales) to take part in an initial year long Government pilot project, organised via the Radio Authority, to see if it was feasible to set up 'Access Radio' on a permanent basis. This scheme allowed Gtfm to commence full-time broadcasting for the first time from a transmitter on the ridge above Upper Boat on a 'temporary' FM frequency (106.9). This extended coverage well beyond that of the original Rhydyfelin RSL broadcasts, although parts of North East Pontyprid