 Permission for an RSL was initially granted by the Radio Authority, but subsequently objected to by the owners of Exeter/Torbay licence, Gemini FM.In 1997, CJ and Roger gained further support from local businessmen and the like to proceed with the development of a local radio service for Torbay.Palm FM's first Restricted Service Licence was launched by the Mayor of Torquay, Vincent McCann in December 1998.