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==Technology== |
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Destiny Radio is notable in that the studios run almost entirely using [[Open Source]] software, with [[Linux]] used extensively throughout the station.<ref name="technotes">{{cite web|title=About Destiny Radio|url=http://www.destinyradio.uk/contact.html|publisher=Destiny Radio|accessdate=22 January 2016}}</ref> |
Destiny Radio is notable in that the studios run almost entirely using [[Open Source]] software, with [[Linux]] used extensively throughout the station.<ref name="technotes">{{cite web|title=About Destiny Radio|url=http://www.destinyradio.uk/contact.html|publisher=Destiny Radio|accessdate=22 January 2016}}</ref> |
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==Funding== |
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In line with Ofcom rules,<ref name="crfunding">{{cite web|title=Community Radio Order Updated|url=http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/community-radio-order-updated/|publisher=Radio Today|accessdate=22 January 2016}}</ref> UK community radio stations are only allowed to raise a maximum of 50% of their income (above certain thresholds) from advertising sales. The majority of funding for the station is therefore currently provided by donations from presenters and the public, which is then supplemented with commercial advertising. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:15, 22 October 2017
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| Broadcast area | Oxford, UK |
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| Frequency | 105.1 FM |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | OX4 FM CIC |
| History | |
First air date | 14 February 2014 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.destinyradio.uk |
Destiny Radio, broadcasting under the name Destiny 105, is a local radio station based in the east of Oxford, England, broadcasting to the surrounding area. The station is licensed by Ofcom and broadcasts on 105.1 FM in Oxford and also online.
History
Destiny 105 launched on the 14th February 2014, taking the place of the previously licensed station OX105[1] which had been found in breach by Ofcom[2][3] for failing to provide the licensed service. The 105.1 FM Oxford licence is held by OX4 FM Community Interest Company and following the collapse of OX105, the entire board of directors resigned, handing control to a new management team of experienced broadcasters who then faced the challenge of acquiring and building new studios at short notice.[1]
Following the change of management the licence was re-branded and the station re-launched as Destiny 105 from new studios in East Oxford, with equipment and facilities provided by Broadcast Ltd.[4]
Format
During the day, Destiny Radio plays a mainstream cross genre selection of music dating from around the 1970s to date, interspersed with news, information and other items relevant to the local community. During evenings, specialist shows cover a wide range of music and information of all types.[5]
Technology
Destiny Radio is notable in that the studios run almost entirely using Open Source software, with Linux used extensively throughout the station.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Destiny 105 Appears on OX105 Frequency". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Ofcom Lists Community Stations in Breach". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Oxford station OX105 stops broadcasting". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Broadcast Management Portfolio". Broadcast Ltd. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Destiny Radio Schedule". Destiny Radio. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "About Destiny Radio". Destiny Radio. Retrieved 22 January 2016.