Energy FM (Isle of Man)
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Energy FM is an Isle of Man
based radio station which first started broadcasting in 2001 . The station plays music from the 50's right up to the current day with a selection of specialist shows that feature the worlds most upfront dance music and best of the 1980s. The radio station is based in the heart of the Island that is host to the world famous TT Races.
, southern Scotland
, the west of Lancashire
, and the east of Northern Ireland
. Energy FM provide the programme service to transmitters licensed and nominally owned by the Department of Home Affairs
. Energy Radio is responsible for the operation and maintenance of these transmitters.
, providing music and local news for a family audience. Energy FM is licensed under the Broadcasting Act 1990 of Tynwald (which in the Isle of Man involves licensing by the Communications Commission).
Energy FM started broadcasting on 27 July 2001 and was originally licensed for two years to provide a service aimed at the under 35's playing a mixture of chart
and dance music
.
When the licence was renewed in 2003, the station format was redesigned to appeal to a more mainstream audience with the inclusion of news, sport and local action programming. The music policy was also changed to focus on a 'hits' format, but still retaining some elements of special programming outside peak hours.
, Energy FM also provides national and world news through IRN (Independent Radio News
). News bulletins with local content can be heard at the following times:
Weekdays: 0730; 0800; 0830; 0900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1230; 1300; 1400; 1500; 1600; 1700; 1730; with summaries at 1800, 2000 & 2200
Weekends: The news team are on a rota duty and provide live local news across the weekend in the event of breaking news.
At off peak times Energy FM uses the "Sky" UK and world news service.
On the average weekday Energy FM provide live and local presenter led programming from 7am until 1pm. Energy FM is automated with pre-recorded content for the rest of the day.
On Saturdays Energy FM broadcast live and local from 7am until 5pm.
On Sundays Energy FM broadcast live and local from 7am - 4pm, with "The Big Top 40 Show" from London from 4pm until 7pm, this is a nationally networked programme.
Lantern Parade.....
The core of the output is music derived from b-sides from the 80's 90's and Now but you'll also hear iconic artists and songs from the past 50 years at various times. If you're lucky!
. They are involved in a number of charity initiatives, and provides free announcements of local events.
has details of what it considers is - and is not - true local content. You can see these guidelines by clicking here. Energy FM is not bound by these guidelines (Regulated by the Isle of Man Communications Commission), but the station tries to follow these guidelines as best practice.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
based radio station which first started broadcasting in 2001 . The station plays music from the 50's right up to the current day with a selection of specialist shows that feature the worlds most upfront dance music and best of the 1980s. The radio station is based in the heart of the Island that is host to the world famous TT Races.
Transmission
Energy FM transmits on 98.6, 91.2, 93.4, 98.4, 102.4, 105.2 FM and online via the website. The FM signal can be heard as far away as northern WalesWales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, southern Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, the west of Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, and the east of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. Energy FM provide the programme service to transmitters licensed and nominally owned by the Department of Home Affairs
Department of Home Affairs (Isle of Man)
The Department of Home Affairs ensures the safety, protection and security of the Isle of Man.The Department is responsible for the police, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison Service & Isle of Man Prison, the Probation Service, emergency planning and Civil Defence.The current Minister for...
. Energy Radio is responsible for the operation and maintenance of these transmitters.
Background
Energy FM is a local radio station on the Isle of ManIsle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, providing music and local news for a family audience. Energy FM is licensed under the Broadcasting Act 1990 of Tynwald (which in the Isle of Man involves licensing by the Communications Commission).
Energy FM started broadcasting on 27 July 2001 and was originally licensed for two years to provide a service aimed at the under 35's playing a mixture of chart
Chart
A chart is a graphical representation of data, in which "the data is represented by symbols, such as bars in a bar chart, lines in a line chart, or slices in a pie chart"...
and dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
.
When the licence was renewed in 2003, the station format was redesigned to appeal to a more mainstream audience with the inclusion of news, sport and local action programming. The music policy was also changed to focus on a 'hits' format, but still retaining some elements of special programming outside peak hours.
Local news
Providing a news service seven days a week in the Isle of ManIsle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, Energy FM also provides national and world news through IRN (Independent Radio News
Independent Radio News
Independent Radio News provides a service of news bulletins, audio and copy to commercial radio stations in the UK and beyond.The managing director of IRN is Tim Molloy, who succeeded long-term MD John Perkins in November 2009...
). News bulletins with local content can be heard at the following times:
Weekdays: 0730; 0800; 0830; 0900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1230; 1300; 1400; 1500; 1600; 1700; 1730; with summaries at 1800, 2000 & 2200
Weekends: The news team are on a rota duty and provide live local news across the weekend in the event of breaking news.
At off peak times Energy FM uses the "Sky" UK and world news service.
Programming
Energy FM provides its listeners with "local radio" It is sometimes necessary to 'pre-record' programmes, so that the team can concentrate on producing other content.On the average weekday Energy FM provide live and local presenter led programming from 7am until 1pm. Energy FM is automated with pre-recorded content for the rest of the day.
On Saturdays Energy FM broadcast live and local from 7am until 5pm.
On Sundays Energy FM broadcast live and local from 7am - 4pm, with "The Big Top 40 Show" from London from 4pm until 7pm, this is a nationally networked programme.
Outside broadcasts
Every year Energy FM provided's live coverage of the IOM Golf Championships, Motorcycle racing, Rallying, Charity events, The End to End Walk, Rally Isle of Man, Railway's Santa Trains & The RamseyRamsey, Isle of Man
Ramsey is a town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,309 according to the 2006 census . It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. It was formerly one of...
Lantern Parade.....
Music
Energy FM plays a wide selection of songs from the sixties through to the present, albeit starting to get old as money gets tighter.The core of the output is music derived from b-sides from the 80's 90's and Now but you'll also hear iconic artists and songs from the past 50 years at various times. If you're lucky!
In the community
A key element of Energy FM is being part of the community in the Isle of ManIsle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. They are involved in a number of charity initiatives, and provides free announcements of local events.
'Localness' guidelines from Ofcom
The UK media regulator OfcomOfcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
has details of what it considers is - and is not - true local content. You can see these guidelines by clicking here. Energy FM is not bound by these guidelines (Regulated by the Isle of Man Communications Commission), but the station tries to follow these guidelines as best practice.
| Frequency | 98.6 MHz | 91.2 MHz | 93.4 MHz | 98.4 MHz | 105.2 MHz | 102.4 MHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Carnane | Snaefell Snaefell Snaefell is the highest mountain and the only summit higher than on the Isle of Man, at above sea level. The summit is crowned by a train station, cafe, and several communications masts.- Views :... |
Jurby Jurby Jurby is a parish in Micheal Sheading in the Isle of Man and has, according to the 2006 census 659 , residents.It is largely an agricultural district on the north-north-western coast of the island but also has an industrial park on the old RAF Jurby Airfield.The parish is one of three divisions of... |
Ramsey Ramsey, Isle of Man Ramsey is a town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,309 according to the 2006 census . It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. It was formerly one of... |
Ballasaig | Beary Peark |
| Max ERP | 2 kW | 1.2 kW | 2.3 kW | 30w | 30w | 30w |
| Direction | 315° | 30° | 150° | 150° | 170° & 310° | 280° |