Energy FM (Isle of Man)
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Energy FM is an Isle of Man radio station playing the best mix of the 80's 90's and today. Energy FM is broadcasted on 98.6, 91.2, 93.4, 98.4, 102.4, 105.2 FM and online via the website. Energy FM first broadcasted in 2001. Energy can be heard on the Surrounding coasts of the Isle of Man including North Wales, South Scotland, the West Of Lancashire, East Of Northern Ireland.
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[edit] About Energy
Energy FM is a local radio station on the Isle of Man, providing music and local news for a family audience. Energy FM is licensed under the Broadcasting Act of Tynwald 1990. Energy FM started broadcasting on 27th 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.
[edit] Local News
Providing a news service seven days a week is a key part of the role that Energy FM plays in Isle of Man. Energy FM are also able to provide national and world news through IRN (Independent Radio News). You can listen to news bulletins with local content on Energy FM at the following times:
Weekdays: 0700; 0730; 0800; 0830; 0900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1300; 1400; 1500; 1600; 1700; 1730; 1800 with summaries at 2000 & 2200
Weekends: The news team are on a rota duty and will provide live local news across the weekend in the event of breaking news.
On the hour, every hour, at other times Energy FM broadcast national and world news direct from IRN.
The news team currently consists of Amy Mulhern, Jessica Mackie, Juan Turner and Lindsay Walker. Joanne Clague is a regular freelance contributor. They can be contacted on any news issue, simply click on the news menu of the website (link at the bottom of this page).
[edit] Live and Local Programming
Energy FM is dedicated to providing it's listeners the very best local radio. It is sometimes necessary to 'automate' programmes, so that the team can concentrate on producing local content.
On the average weekday Energy FM provide live and local presenter led programming from 6am until 12pm. They have a policy that all programmes should be presented live. Pre-recorded radio is of little value to the listeners, and with this in mind Energy FM only automate in off-peak hours, such as overnight and during specially pre-record programmes that require pre-transmission production.
On Saturdays Energy FM are live and local from 7am until 1am.
On Sundays Energy FM are live and local from 7am - 11pm, with the 4pm to 7pm being presented live from London in the form of the A List Chart. This is a national networked programme.
[edit] Outside Broadcasts
Energy FM is able to boast an unrivalled number of live and special event broadcasts. From providing the Race Day Radio service at Jurby on 100.6, through to presenting regular programmes from places around the Island.
In 2006 Energy FM provided live coverage of the IOM Golf Championships, The Viking music Festival, Motorcycle racing, Rallying, Charity events, The End to end walk, Find the Car Final, Isle of Man Railway's Santa Trains & The Ramsey Lantern Parade
[edit] Music
Energy FM plays a wide selection of songs from the sixties through to the present. The core of the output is music derived from the 80's 90's and Now but you'll also hear iconic artists and songs from the past 40 years at various times.
[edit] Energy FM in the Community
A key element of Energy FM is being part of the community in the Isle of Man. They are involved in a number of charity initiatives, and will provide free announcements on local events in our What's On feature. This is broadcast during the daytime and weekends.
[edit] 'Localness' Guidelines from OFCOM
The UK media regulator OFCOM 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, but endeavours to make sure the output is relevant and appealing to the local audience. they try, where practical, to follow these guidelines as best practice.
[edit] Transmission
Energy FM only transmits on VHF. 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.
| Frequency | 98.6 MHz | 91.2 MHz | 93.4 MHz | 98.4 MHz | 105.2 MHz | 102.4 MHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Carnane | Snaefell | Jurby | Ramsey | Ballasaig | Beary Peark |
| Max ERP | 2kW | 1.2kW | 2.3kW | 30w | 30w | 30w |
| Direction | 315º | 30º | 150º | 150º | 170º & 310º | 280º |
