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Reference code
IE LMOD 523
Title
1980s RTÉ Radio 2 Badge
Date(s)
- Twentieth Century (Creation)
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Extent and medium
Metal, plastic. 5.5 x 5.5 cm
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05/08/2011
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Scope and content
A white badge for RTÉ Radion with a picture of an old-fashioned radio set with RTÉ Radio written along the bottom and 2 2 2 coming out of it.
RTÉ created a second radio station in 1979, to focus more on popular music. Called Radio 2 between 1979 and 1988, the name was later changed to 2FM. The first song broadcast was ‘Like Clockwork’ by the Boomtown Rats.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Discoloured from age with some scuff marks.