Transmitters
The 102.6 MHz FM signal comes from Baker's Wood west of Chelmsford. This broadcasts to Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers. It is the strongest signal with an effective radiated power of 2.0 kW. 96.3 MHz FM comes from Benfleet, which covers Basildon and most of southern Essex with an ERP of 1.3 kW. 97.5 MHz FM comes from Maitland House in central Southend with an ERP of 100 W. This was launched in the late 90s to fill a gap in the town centre. In Harlow, Heart Essex broadcasts on 101.7 MHz from the Rye Hill mast, with Colchester being served by the Wivenhoe transmitter broadcasting on 96.1 MHz with an ERP of 500 watts. Heart Essex is also available on DAB Digital Radio via the Essex multiplex.
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