Jorvik Radio

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Jorvik Radio
Jorvik Radio logo.png
CityYork
Frequency94.8 MHz
RDSJORVIK
Programming
FormatHot AC
Ownership
OwnerJorvik Radio Ltd
History
First air date
4 November 2019 (2019-11-04)
Technical information
Power100 watts
Links
Websitejorvikradio.com

Jorvik Radio is a local radio station based in the city of York, in North Yorkshire. Its studios are based in Burnholme, York.[1] It takes its name from Jorvik, the historic Viking name for York.

Programming[]

As a local radio service, Jorvik Radio originates all of its own programming.[2] Programming is designed to be eclectic in nature, and to reflect the diverse nature of the York community.[3] The station's Key Commitments state that it must broadcast "community based programming covering sports, the arts, commerce, current affairs, diversity and faith".[4]

The station launched at 07:00 on the 4th of November 2019; the first song played on air was Shed Seven's 'Disco Down'.

Transmission[]

The station broadcasts via FM, on a frequency of 94.8 MHz with an ERP of 100 watts,[5] as well as online.[6] Its transmitter site is located on a residential building to the west of the city centre.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jorvik Radio Contact Us". jorvikradio.com. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  2. ^ "Going live in weeks – York's new radio station reveals start date and frequency". YorkMix. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  3. ^ "Listen up! York is getting a brand new radio station". YorkMix. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  4. ^ "Jorvik Radio - Key Commitments" (PDF). Ofcom. 2019-11-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters". Ofcom. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  6. ^ https://jorvikradio.com/
  7. ^ "mb21 - The Transmission Gallery". tx.mb21.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-08-30.


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