[2] Calon FM was first launched as a RSL radio station, originally covering events at the 2005 Wrexham Science Festival on 87.7FM.

Calon FM's output consists of music, features, sport, talk and specialist programming produced and presented by volunteers.

[9] In a statement, directors said the long-term financial position of the station's owners, Calon Communications Ltd, was left untenable as a result of the withdrawal, despite being able to raise additional income through advertising and sponsorship.

[10] A Glyndwr University spokesperson said it had spent more than £1 million on staff, equipment and indirect costs for studios and professional services.

[11] In a later statement, the station's volunteers criticised the board of directors for the decision and announced they were forming a rescue plan to retain the FM licence and resume broadcasting.