Manx Radio (Manx: Radio Vannin) is the national commercial radio station for the Isle of Man.
The station began broadcasting on 29 June 1964, almost ten years before commercial radio was licensed in the United Kingdom. Man, having its own government and laws, was not subject to the rules prohibiting commercial broadcasting in the UK. However, the Manx Government still had to apply for a frequency and for permission to broadcast to the UK's General Post Office. This was first requested in 1960. The licence was eventually somewhat begrudgingly granted.
The station was allocated 89.0 MHz FM and a comparatively low power. In October 1964, 188 metres (1600 kHz) AM was allocated to the station to provide greater coverage.
Manx Radio broadcasts mainly in English with a few hours a week devoted to broadcasting in Manx. During the Isle of Man TT some programmes are broadcast in European languages such as French and German.
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Current frequencies
Manx Radio now broadcasts on 1368 kHz AM to the whole Island; 97.2 MHz FM to the south of the Island; 89.0 MHz to the north of the Island; and 103.7 MHz in the Island's hills.
The transmitters are at Foxdale, Carnane, Snaefell and Jurby respectively.
Company structure
Manx Radio is the island's public service broadcaster. It was originally run by the Isle of Man Broadcasting Commission, a state-owned body, under the name Isle of Man Broadcasting Company. In 1980 the company was moved to an arms-length operation using the name Radio Manx Limited (the on-air name did not change). Since 1994, the shares in Radio Manx Limited have been held by the Manx Radio Trust, further distancing the station from Tynwald. Nevertheless, the company remains responsible to Tynwald and its operations are reviewed annually.
Radio TT
During the Isle of Man TT races, the 1368 kHz frequency becomes Manx Radio TT, providing news and results on the races.
Presenters
English language presenters
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Manx language presenters
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Manx Radio news
Manx Radio employs ten broadcast journalists, responsible for hourly news bulletins and the flagship thrice-daily programme Mandate, broadcast at breakfast (7:30-8:30am), lunchtime (1-1:15pm) and drivetime (5:30-6pm).
News staff
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External links
- Manx Radio
- UK Radio History
- The MHP (closedown announcement)
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