AIR 107.2

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AIR 107.2 - Community Radio
Broadcast areaWeymouth and Portland: FM
Worldwide: Internet
Frequency
  • FM: 107.2
Programming
Language English
Format Contemporary Hit Radio
Ownership
OwnerAIR FM Community Interest Company
History
First air date
11 May 2011 (2011-05-11)
Links
Webcast Web Stream
Website www.air1072.com

AIR 107.2 [1] is a community radio station in the Weymouth and Portland area of Dorset, England. The station broadcasts from its new [2] (2025) transmitter site located on the Isle of Portland.

AIR (All Inclusive Radio) began streaming via its website on Wednesday 11 May 2011. In April 2012, The station was awarded FM Community Radio status by Ofcom. [3] Transmitting power was increased from the initial 25 watts to 100 watts (100 HP, 100 VP) [4] in February 2022 and is licensed to broadcast through May 2028.

The station’s mission is to serve and promote the region.

The day time programming content includes local news, information, along with a mix of new/recent music and gold/power oldies. Specialist music programmes are broadcast in the evenings. Air is focused on both the local community and visiting tourists, with special attention being given to the promotion of regional events, attractions and local artists.

References

  1. "UK Companies House". Companies House. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. "New Studios". Dorset News. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  3. "Ofcom licence". Ofcom. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. "Four times transmitter power increase for AIR 107.2 in Dorset". RadioToday. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2023.