Jorvik Radio Explained

Jorvik Radio
City:York
Rds:Jorvik
Format:Hot AC
Owner:Jorvik Radio Ltd
Power:100 watts

Jorvik Radio is a community radio station[1] based in the city of York, in North Yorkshire. The studios are located in Burnholme, York.[2] It takes its name from Jorvik, the historical Viking name for York.

The station launched at 07:00 on 4 November 2019;[3] the first song played on air was Shed Seven's 'Disco Down'.

Programming

As a community radio service, Jorvik Radio originates all of its own programming.[4]

According to the station's "Key Commitments" statement, it is required to broadcast information that covers community sports, the arts, commerce, current affairs, diversity, and faith.[5]

Transmission

The station broadcasts via FM on a frequency of 94.8 MHz with an ERP of 100 watts,[6] and online.[7] Its transmitter site is located on a residential building to the west of the city centre.[8]

References

  1. Web site: Ofcom Community Radio Stations . 2023-05-03 . static.ofcom.org.uk.
  2. Web site: Jorvik Radio Contact Us. 2021-08-30. jorvikradio.com.
  3. Web site: Smith . Graeme . 2019-10-02 . Jorvik Radio to Launch on 4 November . 2023-07-18 . York Calling . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-10-02. Going live in weeks – York's new radio station reveals start date and frequency. 2021-08-30. YorkMix. en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2019-11-04. Jorvik Radio - Key Commitments. Ofcom.
  6. Web site: 2021-08-05. Technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters. 2021-08-30. Ofcom. en.
  7. Web site: Jorvik Radio The Soundtrack to Your Day 94.8FM, Online, App & Smart Speakers . 2023-05-04 . Jorvik Radio . en.
  8. Web site: mb21 - The Transmission Gallery. 2021-08-30. tx.mb21.co.uk.

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