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{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| image = [[File:Iwradio.png]]
| logo = Iwradio.png
| name = Isle of Wight Radio
| name = Isle of Wight Radio
| airdate = 15 April 1990
| airdate = {{start date and age|1990|4|15|df=y}}
| former_frequencies = 1242 kHz
| frequency = 102.0 MHz and 107.0 MHz
| frequency = 102.0 FM<br />107.0 FM
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| area = [[Isle of Wight]]
| rds = IW RADIO
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| format = Contemporary
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| city = [[Newport, Isle of Wight|Newport]]
| reach = 39%
| reach as of = December 2010
| area = [[Isle of Wight]]
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| format = Adult Contemporary
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| share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
| coordinates = {{coord|50.6491|-1.3290|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|50.6491|-1.3290|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
| owner = Isle of Wight Radio Ltd
| owner = [[Total Sense Media]]
| licensee = Isle of Wight Radio Ltd
| website = [https://www.iwradio.co.uk/ Official Website]
}}
}}


'''Isle of Wight Radio''' (Occasionally shortened to IW Radio) is an [[independent local radio]] station in [[Newport, Isle of Wight|Newport]] on the [[Isle of Wight]]. The station began transmitting from Briddlesford Farm AM transmitter on 15 April 1990. Isle of Wight Radio switched to FM in March 1998, its main transmitter is at Chillerton Down on 107FM, with three low power relays on 102FM in Cowes, Ventnor and Ryde.
'''Isle of Wight Radio''' is an [[Independent Local Radio]] station in [[Newport, Isle of Wight|Newport]] on the [[Isle of Wight]]. The station began transmitting on 1242&nbsp;kHz from Briddlesford Farm AM transmitter on 15 April 1990. Isle of Wight Radio switched to FM in March 1998, its main transmitter is at Chillerton Down on 107FM, with three low power relays on 102FM in Cowes, Ventnor and Ryde.

As of September 2024, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 34,000 with a listening share of
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11.2%, according to RAJAR.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php | title=RAJAR }}</ref>


[[File:Isleofwightradioanniversary.jpg|thumb|right|Isle of Wight Radio's 20th birthday celebrations]]
[[File:Isleofwightradioanniversary.jpg|thumb|right|Isle of Wight Radio's 20th birthday celebrations]]

==History==
==History==
===Ownership===
===Ownership===
Isle of Wight Radio was independently-owned for two years before being purchased by GWR (now [[Global Radio]]) and then by [[The Local Radio Company]]. After being owned by [[The Local Radio Company]], the station was controlled through a joint venture between TLRC and the [[Portsmouth FC]],<ref>[http://www.thelocalradiocompany.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=40 Joint venture to be created with Portsmouth FC - the local radio company plc<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> under the name of Quadrant Media Limited. The joint venture also owned [[Spirit FM]] in [[Chichester]] and [[107.4 The Quay]] in [[Portsmouth]]. In August 2009, the station was sold in a management buyout by programme controller Paul Topping, Claire Willis, Ian Walker and Hedley Finn MBE making it independently owned again.<ref>[http://radiotoday.co.uk/2009/08/ukrdtlrc-sells-iow-radio/ UKRD/TLRC sells IOW Radio]</ref>
Isle of Wight Radio was founded by Islanders Jean-Paul Hansford and Stephen Oates. It was independently owned for two years before being purchased by GWR (now [[Global Radio]]) and then by [[The Local Radio Company]] (TLRC). The station then came under the control of a joint venture between TLRC and the [[Portsmouth FC]],<ref>[http://www.thelocalradiocompany.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=40 Joint venture to be created with Portsmouth FC – the local radio company plc<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> under the name of Quadrant Media Limited, which also owned [[Spirit FM (UK radio station)|Spirit FM]] in [[Chichester]] and [[107.4 The Quay]] in [[Portsmouth]]. In August 2009, the station was sold in a management buyout by programme controller Paul Topping, Claire Willis, Ian Walker and Hedley Finn, making it independently owned again.<ref>[http://radiotoday.co.uk/2009/08/ukrdtlrc-sells-iow-radio/ UKRD/TLRC sells IOW Radio]</ref>

===Awards===

In December 2010 Radio Academy recognised the work done by Isle of Wight Radio since becoming independent by awarding the 'Station of the Year' award. The first time in four years. The Isle of Wight Radio news team also scooped the 'best original story' at the IRN/SKY NEWS awards 2011.

The station received many top industry awards in the past, including the Radio Academy's 'Station of the Year' award in 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. (stations with a target audience under 1 million).

In 2007, the station won the prestigious Sony Award for 'Station of the Year' (in the category for stations with under 300,000 listeners).

==Presenters==
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*Lucy Morgan (Weekend breakfast)
*Simon Clark (''Late Night Love'')
*Michael Coombes (''Topping in the Morning'')
*John Hannam (''John Hannam Meets'')
*Stuart McGinley (Sunday mid-morning show)
*Omar Lakhssassi (Friday & Saturday evenings)
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*Heather McCallum (Weekday drivetime)
*Emma Philo (Weekday drivetime)
*Tom Stroud (Weekday mornings/lunchtime)
*Glyn Taylor (Sunday - Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons)
*Paul Topping (''Topping in the Morning'')
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In October 2012, it was announced that the station, alongside local Beacon magazine which it owns, was to merge with [[Media Sound Holdings]], now [[Total Sense Media]], owner of [[More Radio Worthing|Splash FM]], [[Bright FM]], [[Arrow FM]] and [[Sovereign FM]], the latter two being former sister stations under TLRC.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Findon|first=Ross|title=Merger for Isle of Wight Radio|url=http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/merger-for-isle-of-wight-radio-46450.aspx|access-date=5 October 2012|newspaper=[[Isle of Wight County Press]]|date=5 October 2012}}</ref> The merger involved the station's shareholders taking shares in Media Sound Holdings, with Willis and Finn joining the board. It was said that staffing would not be affected<ref name=":0" /> with continued broadcast from the Isle of Wight and no plans for content sharing amongst the stations, although this could be considered in future for off-peak hours.
=== Past presenters ===
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*Charlie Brook (1990–1995)
*[http://www.iandore.co.uk Ian 'Knocka' Dore] (1998–1999, 2001 - 2006)
*Alex Dyke (1991–2008)
*Maria Ferguson (1990–1993)
*Justine Field (Dyke) (1990–2008)
*[http://www.demotapes.co.uk Jean-Paul Hansford] (1990–1992, 1997)
*Ian Mac (1995–2008)
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*Pat Norris (1990–1992)
*Stephen Oates (1990–1992)
*[[Bill Padley]] (1990–1997)
*Richard Pocock (1993–1996, 2009)
*Paul Seed (1990–1992)
*Andy Shier (1990–2008)
*Dominic Green (1997-2004)
*Chris Browning
{{col-end}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.iwradio.co.uk Isle of Wight Radio website]
*[http://www.iwradio.co.uk Isle of Wight Radio website]
*[http://www.jeanpaulhansford.co.uk Founder Jean-Paul Hansford's website]
*[http://snd.sc/NtHaNI The top of the hour jingle from IOW Radio's original package in 1990]


[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Radio stations in the Isle of Wight]]
[[Category:Radio stations in the Isle of Wight]]
[[Category:1990 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Adult contemporary radio stations in the United Kingdom]]

Latest revision as of 07:45, 27 October 2024

Isle of Wight Radio
Broadcast areaIsle of Wight
Frequency102.0 FM
107.0 FM
RDSIW RADIO
Programming
FormatAdult Contemporary
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
15 April 1990; 34 years ago (1990-04-15)
Former frequencies
1242 kHz
Technical information
Transmitter coordinates
50°38′57″N 1°19′44″W / 50.6491°N 1.3290°W / 50.6491; -1.3290
Links
WebsiteOfficial Website

Isle of Wight Radio is an Independent Local Radio station in Newport on the Isle of Wight. The station began transmitting on 1242 kHz from Briddlesford Farm AM transmitter on 15 April 1990. Isle of Wight Radio switched to FM in March 1998, its main transmitter is at Chillerton Down on 107FM, with three low power relays on 102FM in Cowes, Ventnor and Ryde.

As of September 2024, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 34,000 with a listening share of 11.2%, according to RAJAR.[1]

Isle of Wight Radio's 20th birthday celebrations

History

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Ownership

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Isle of Wight Radio was founded by Islanders Jean-Paul Hansford and Stephen Oates. It was independently owned for two years before being purchased by GWR (now Global Radio) and then by The Local Radio Company (TLRC). The station then came under the control of a joint venture between TLRC and the Portsmouth FC,[2] under the name of Quadrant Media Limited, which also owned Spirit FM in Chichester and 107.4 The Quay in Portsmouth. In August 2009, the station was sold in a management buyout by programme controller Paul Topping, Claire Willis, Ian Walker and Hedley Finn, making it independently owned again.[3]

In October 2012, it was announced that the station, alongside local Beacon magazine which it owns, was to merge with Media Sound Holdings, now Total Sense Media, owner of Splash FM, Bright FM, Arrow FM and Sovereign FM, the latter two being former sister stations under TLRC.[4] The merger involved the station's shareholders taking shares in Media Sound Holdings, with Willis and Finn joining the board. It was said that staffing would not be affected[4] with continued broadcast from the Isle of Wight and no plans for content sharing amongst the stations, although this could be considered in future for off-peak hours.

References

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  1. ^ "RAJAR".
  2. ^ Joint venture to be created with Portsmouth FC – the local radio company plc
  3. ^ UKRD/TLRC sells IOW Radio
  4. ^ a b Findon, Ross (5 October 2012). "Merger for Isle of Wight Radio". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
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