- Kink FM
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name = Kink FM
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area = NLD
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slogan = The Alternative
frequency = Only on cable
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airdate = 1992
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format =Alternative music
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former_callsigns =RTL Radio ,RTL Rockradio ,Happy RTL
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owner =Veronica
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website = [http://www.kinkfm.com KinkFM.com]Kink FM describes itself as the only commercial radio station in
the Netherlands dedicated entirely toalternative music .In 1992 Dutch radio station
RTL Radio started broadcasting. After this station failed to be success, its format and name was first changed to RTL Rockradio, then to Happy RTL and back to RTL Rockradio. In 1995, the name was changed to Kink FM and the ownership split 50-50 between RTL and Veronica. In 1996, RTL gave up on the cable station and sold its remaining rights to Veronica which is still the owner. From the start Kink FM had to fight for its existence.Currently Kink FM can be received in the Netherlands by cable, in Europe by satellite and in the rest of the world through the internet. It's also in
iTunes 's list of radio streams.In October 2005 Kink FM celebrated its 10th anniversary. The station's 12,5 anniversary was celebrated by organising a radio takeover. Several well-known Dutch artists such as
Junkie XL ,The Nits , GEM,Voicst and Rick de Leeuw (formerly of Tröckener Kecks) presented an hour's long radioshow filled with the music of their choice.ee also
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List of radio stations in the Netherlands External links
* [http://www.kinkfm.com Official site]
* [http://www.kinkclassx.nl Kink ClassX: Online radio channel with the best of 50 years of alternative and progressive pop.]
* [http://www.kinkaardschok.com Kink Aardschok: Kink's Online Metal-Radio channel]
* [http://www.kinkfmpodcasts.com KinkFM Podcasts: Podcasts of many Kink-shows]
* [http://www.kinkalternatief.com Fan site]
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