Thanks Neil, I could just about make out a short announcement with a gentleman saying thanks for listening.... time to try some other radios and AE's before they go off line (maybe too late).
Sadly I don't think they will be able to turn up the wick as it looks like the best they'll be allowed is community AM radio which I assume has limited power.
http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#am_plans.html
John