DAB switch-on for East Yorkshire community radio station

Local radio for Beverley, the East Riding and beyond and now available on DAB as well as FM. That’s the exciting news from Humber Wave Radio, who switched on their DAB transmitter towards the end of April.

If you have a DAB+ radio you’ll easily find their programmes once you’ve completed a retune scan. The station is a not-for-profit community station staffed entirely by volunteers and broadcasts a range of programmes seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Humber Wave managing director Adey Wright, said “As the region’s biggest community station, we have benefitted from other broadcasters pulling out of the city, or in the case of the BBC reducing staff costs in favour of their internet platforms.

“Our service broadcasts 24 hours a day and touches more places than ever before. Our new digital radio platform increases this reach even further. We all know the future is digital, and we are excited to once again be pioneers in broadcasting the first truly local digital service to Hull, East Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire as Humber Wave Radio”.

Humber Wave Radio is supported by a “volunteer army” of amateur and professional radio presenters who produce programming for the surrounding communities. As well as talk, news, sport, and local information, Humber Wave Radio plays classic hits from the 1960’s though to best new music of today.

Technical Director Richard Moore said “We have been a springboard for some great radio talent over the years. We welcome anyone who would like to try their hand at broadcasting to get in touch - it doesn’t matter if you are young, old, or have any previous experience as we provide full training. All you need to provide is the enthusiasm and desire to reach out to the community”.

Humber Wave Radio can be found on 106.9FM, on Hull DAB or online at https://humberwave.com/

CAPTION - Neil Tattersall, presenter of the early breakfast show shares some hints and tips with trainee presenter Max McBride in the Willerby Road Studios of Humber Wave Radio.