| LOHRO | |
| City: | Rostock |
| Language: | German |
| Owner: | Kulturnetzwerk e.V. |
LOHRO is an acronym for the local radio station of the Hanseatic City of Rostock. LOHRO is a member of the German Federal Association of Free Radios (BFR).[1] The radio station is maintained by two associations: Kulturnetzwerk e.V. acts as license holder and supports the radio station and organizes trainings. The radio station raises money for operations through project funds from several organizations, membership fees from associations, and sponsorships.
After repeated trial operations, such as at the local Hanse Sail festival, LOHRO started airing around the clock on July 1, 2005. The programme was licensed as a pilot project until 2010. The Media Analysis Committee of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania authorized Kulturnetzwerk e.V. as a broadcaster according to its Broadcasting Act (RundfG MV) on June 30, 2010. Thereby, the existing frequency was extended to LOHRO for ten more years, effective as of January 1, 2011.[2]
A relatively fixed schedule contains daily, weekly, and monthly radio shows.[3]