Destiny 105

Destiny Radio
Broadcast area Oxford, UK
Frequency 105.1 FM
First air date 14 February 2014
Format Community Radio
Owner OX4 FM CIC
Website www.destinyradio.uk

Destiny Radio, broadcasting under the name Destiny 105, is a local community radio station for the east of Oxford, England, and the surrounding area. The station is licensed by Ofcom and broadcasts on 105.1 FM in Oxford and also online.

History

The station was originally licensed as OX105 and first launched on the 27 February 2012.[1]

In 2013 OX105 ceased broadcasting [2] and was subsiquently found in breach by Ofcom [3] for failing to provide the licensed service.

After a complete change of management[4] the station was re-launched as Destiny 105 in 2014 from new studios in East Oxford. The station's license is currently held by OX4 FM CIC a not-for-profit company and new studio facilities were provided by Broadcast Ltd.[5]

Format

During the day, Destiny Radio plays a mainstream selection of music dating from around the 1970's to date interspersed with news and information for the local community. During evenings, specialist shows cover a wide range of information and music of all types.[6]

Technology

Destiny Radio is notable in that the studios run almost entirely using Open Source software, with Linux used extensivly throughout the station.[7]

Funding

In line with Ofcom rules,[8] UK community radio stations are only allowed to raise a maximum of 50% of their income from advertising sales. The majority of funding for the station is therefore currently provided by donations from presenters and the public.

References

  1. ↑ "Community Radio Station Joins the Mix". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Oxford station OX105 stops broadcasting". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ofcom Lists Community Stations in Breach". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Destiny 105 Appears on OX105 Frequency". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Broadcast Management Portfolio". Broadcast Ltd. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Destiny Radio Schedule". Destiny Radio. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "About Destiny Radio". Destiny Radio. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Community Radio Order Updated". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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