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AIR 107.2 - Community Radio
Broadcast areaWeymouth and Portland: FM
Worldwide: Internet
Frequency
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTop 40, Hot AC
Ownership
OwnerAIR FM Community Interest Company
History
First air date
11 May 2011 (2011-05-11)
Links
WebcastWeb Stream
Websitewww.air1072.com

AIR 107.2 is the community radio station for Weymouth and Portland. All content is broadcast from its studios in Weymouth via its transmitter located at Wyke Regis.

AIR stands for All Inclusive Radio. AIR began its life as a student radio station, streaming online and to Westfield Arts College.
It soon grew and pulled together students from across the locale to jointly broadcast on AIR. Students work towards nationally recognized accreditations whilst having the opportunity to gain real media experience.[1]

History

2011

AIR began streaming via its website on Wednesday 11 May 2011. The station was endorsed by many celebrities including Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, Lorraine Kelly, Carol Vorderman, Chris Jarvis and many more.[1]
The station was officially opened by BBC Radio 1 veteran, Ed Stewart.
On the launch day of AIR - Student Radio, 200 helium filled balloons were released into the air[1] and a live celebratory concert was held on the field of Westfield Arts College.
Many local dignitaries and media representatives attended the launch including; Dorset Echo, BBC Radio Solent, BBC Spotlight, Weymouth View and students from various schools across Dorset.[1]

2012

In April, AIR was awarded FM status by Ofcom. In July the radio station was invited to the Houses of Commons as finalists in the Arqiva Schools Radio Station Of The Year Awards. AIR received an Arqiva Special Commendation Award.
AIR held a further live event, hAIRaiser, at Weymouth Pavilion on 31 October. A third live event was hosted at the Dorchester Corn Exchange involving performances by local artists all of whom performed to raise money for AIR.

The current position

In 2012 AIR received official FM Community Radio Status from OFCOM.

Transmitter

The transmission will come from Wyke Regis antenna courtesy of Arqiva - 25W omni at 28m.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "AIR 107.2 - Website - About Page". 2013.

External links

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