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In [[2004]], Wave 105 won the [[NTL]] '''Commercial Radio Station of the Year''' award [http://www.ntl.com/mediacentre/press/display.asp?id=724], in the category for stations with a potential audience of over one million listeners. |
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== External links == |
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Revision as of 16:46, 6 September 2007
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| Broadcast area | Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and part of West Sussex |
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| Frequency | 105.2 MHz and 105.8 MHz FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | EMAP |
| History | |
First air date | June 14 1998 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.wave105.com |
Wave 105 is a UK regional commercial radio station broadcasting across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and part of West Sussex. Playing a mix of soft rock and adult contemporary music, it combines presenter-led shows with local news and information, entertainment guides and competitions.
Based in a studio complex at Segensworth East, on the outskirts of Fareham, the station broadcasts on 105.2 MHz (Hampshire & Isle of Wight) and 105.8 MHz (Dorset) FM, as well as on DAB digital radio and online. Wave 105 began broadcasting on 14 June 1998, instantly competing with long established local stations Ocean FM, Power FM, 2CR FM and BBC Radio Solent. 1,693,000 people, aged 15+, live in Wave 105's broadcast area. The station has an 8.7% market share with 360,000 listeners. Each listener tunes in for an average of 9.1 hours each week. (source: Rajar June 2007) [1] News is provided by Wave 105's local news team in conjunction with Independent Radio News.
Current Presenters
- Steve Power
- Carlos
- Mark Collins
- Andy Jackson
- John Clayton
- Gary Parker
- Simon Clarke
- Dave Bradford
- Tim Allen
Past Presenters
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Ownership
Now owned by media company EMAP, Wave 105 was initially created by a group of private investors. The station was then sold to Kelvin Mackenzie's Wireless Group. The Wireless Group eventually sold Wave 105 to Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) who were acquired by EMAP [2] during a period of radio industry takeovers in 2005.
The station is run by Managing Director Martin Ball, with Dave Shearer as Programme Manager & Controller.
Awards
In 2004, Wave 105 won the NTL Commercial Radio Station of the Year award [3], in the category for stations with a potential audience of over one million listeners.
External links