Signal 107
Bauer Radio | |
| History | |
|---|---|
First air date | 26 March 2012 |
Last air date | 1 September 2020 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.signal107.co.uk |
Signal 107 was a British
.History
Signal 107 originally broadcast as four stations – The Wolf began broadcasting to Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas from its Mander House studios in the city on 7 October 1997 while Telford FM launched in the Telford and Wrekin area on 3 May 1999. The Wyre started broadcasts in Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn, Stourbridge and Bromsgrove on 12 September 2005, followed by The Severn in Shrewsbury and Oswestry on 18 September 2006, initially providing separate programming services for north and central Shropshire.
Telford FM, The Wyre and The Severn were owned and operated by the
On 3 February 2012, The Wyre and The Severn were both acquired by UTV Media, which had owned The Wolf since a buyout from The Wireless Group in mid-2005. Live programming ended on the same day on both former MNA stations.[2] All three stations merged and rebranded as Signal 107 at midday on Monday 26 March 2012.[3]
On 8 February 2019, Signal 107 was bought by
On 27 May 2020, it was announced that Signal 107 will close and be replaced by a national station Greatest Hits Radio. On 1 September 2020, Signal 107 was replaced by Greatest Hits Radio Midlands.
Programming
Local programming was produced and broadcast from Signal 107's Wolverhampton studios from 6 am-7 pm on weekdays, 6 am-6 pm on Saturdays and 8 am-12 pm on Sundays. Networked programming originates from Wireless Group's
The station's local presenters were Dicky Dodd (Weekday Breakfast), Tim Haycock (Weekday and Saturday Daytime), Steve Mason (The Home Run).[4]
Signal 107 opted in to networked programming from
News and sport
Signal 107 broadcast local news bulletins hourly from 6 am to 6 am on weekdays, from 7 am to 1 pm on Saturdays and from 8 am to 12 pm on Sundays. Headlines were broadcast on the half-hour during weekday breakfast and drivetime shows.[5] The station also simulcasted hourly Sky News Radio bulletins at all other times.
Beginning with the 2015–16 season, Signal 107 broadcast live football commentaries of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. league and league cup matches.[6] Match coverage aired on all of their FM transmitters. Coverage was presented by Steve Mason, with commentary from Mikey Burrows and Andy Thompson.
Outside Broadcasting and Events
Signal 107 regularly broadcast live from various locations across the TSA. It had a purpose built roadshow/outside broadcast unit which was a self-contained stage and PA system on board.
References
- ^ Severn and Wyre to close next month, Radio Today, 30 November 2011
- ^ "Wyre and Severn sold to UTV Media". Radio Today. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ The Wolf, Wyre, Severn become Signal, Radio Today, 7 February 2012
- ^ Signal 107 – On Air
- ^ Signal 107 public file
- ^ Signal 107 picks up Wolverhampton commentary