Outreach Radio
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| Broadcast area | South Hampshire, Isle of Wight and parts of West Sussex and East Dorset |
| Frequency | DAB: 11C (South Hampshire) |
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| Format | Music, talk |
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First air date | 16 May 2020 |
Former names | Lockdown FM |
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| Website | www |
Outreach Radio (formerly Lockdown FM) is a UK-based Independent Regional Radio station, broadcasting on DAB Digital Radio to South Hampshire, the South Coast & the Isle of Wight, and until mid-March 2021 on 100.7 FM to Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, North Baddesley, Romsey & Surrounding Areas.[1]
History
The station was launched on May 16, 2020, during the first stay-at-home order lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Initially launching as an FM station (Lockdown FM).[2] It broadcast under a temporary license granted by the Office of Communications to radio stations supporting local communities during the Coronavirus pandemic.[3] During this period the station provided a mix of shows featuring recorded music, public service, and charity announcements in order to both entertain and offer support to the local communities of Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, North Baddesley, Romsey and surrounding areas of Hampshire. In the ensuing months, a small roster of voluntary presenters was built-up.[4]
In September 2020, the temporary FM licence expired, and the station (re-branded to Outreach Radio), continued online only. In November 2020, the station commenced broadcasting on the South Hampshire DAB multiplex.[5][6] It was granted a second temporary FM license (for 100.7 MHz, again), during the second UK stay-at-home order. On August 16, 2021, the second license concluded, leaving Outreach Radio as a DAB only service.[7]
On May 21, 2022, Outreach Radio ran its first event attracting local people with a past affinity to the former Southampton Ice Rink.[8][9] This event was recorded and highlights broadcast the following day.[10] A charity fundraiser comprising a raffle and auction took place at this event, in which £558 was raised for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance service.[11][12][13]
See also
- Sam FM (South Coast)
- Power FM
- Ocean Sound
- Wave 105
- Win 107.2
- 107.4 The Quay
- Isle of Wight Radio
- Spirit FM (UK radio station)
- Delta FM
- Kestrel FM
- Spire FM
References
- ^ "Outreach Radio". media.info. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "FM Coverage - OUTREACH RADIO". Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Ofcom extends temporary COVID-19 radio licences". RadioToday. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Temporary Covid-19 Restricted Service broadcast licenses" (PDF).
- ^ "Now Digital South Hampshire DAB Multiplex". RadioDNS.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "South Hampshire DAB".
- ^ "About Us | OUTREACH RADIO". 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Southampton ice rink reunion to feature music and memories from long-gone venue". Daily Echo. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Southampton ice rink reunion to feature music and memories from long-gone venue". uk.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Southampton Ice Rinkers raise £558 for Hampshire & IoW Air Ambulance Service | OUTREACH RADIO". 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Ice skaters in charity boost". Hampshire Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Outreach Radio Ice Rink Reunion". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Southampton Ice Rinkers raise £558 for Hampshire & IoW Air Ambulance Service". 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-15.