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What is the
Public File?
News Bulletins
The Programme Schedule
Automation & Local Programming
Events & Charities we support
Coverage Highlights
Music Play list
The Format
Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Contact Us
How to Complain |
1. What is the Public File?
Every local commercial radio station in the UK
has to meet requirements in its music and local
content. These are set out in the station "Format"
which is a document issued by Ofcom, the UK media
regulator.
The Public File contains details of elements Ofcom
review and regulate including music tracks played,
local news and other elements. It will give you a
better understanding of our why we do what we do and
how we serve our local community.
The Public File is available for you to print on
request and any comments on the file can be made to
us or Ofcom.
2. News Bulletins
Below are details of when Home FM broadcasts
news bulletins
Monday to Sunday
Local, National & World News
0800am
1130am
While we are on the air we go to Clyde2 for
news every hour on the hour. |
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3. The Programme Schedule
To view today's Programme Schedule click on the
appropriate link below
4. Automation & Local Programming
Some shows on Oban FM are pre-recorded and some
others are networked from other stations and
all contain regular local identification. Shows
are presented and produced from Oban FM studios as
per the times in the schedule listings above.
5. Events & Charities we support
Oban FM works closely with ObanFM Cash For Kids.
There are regular updates on events and activities
planned.
6. Coverage Highlights
Oban FM Road Show
Oban FM
now cover many events live as they happen in
the Oban area. From the Dunstaffenage Music Festival
to the Mull Rally. Check for details on our
events page.
7. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of our music, below is an
example of the type of music we play.
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Bat Out Of Hell -
Meatloaf
You're All I Have - Snow Patrol
Shiny Happy People - R.E.M.
Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Sail Away - David Gray
Virginia Plain - Roxy Music
I Want To Break Free - Queen
Who Knew - Pink
Into The Groove - Madonna
Country Girl - Primal Scream
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Clash
Leave Right Now - Will Young |
Moving On Up - M People
I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom
Get Back - Beatles
Thank You - Jamelia
Tainted Love Festival to the - Soft Cell
Talk - Coldplay
Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Give Me The Night - George Benson
She Moves In Her Own Way - Kooks
Independent Women Pt1 - Destiny's Child
The Tide Is High - Blondie |
8. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom
issue which you can read or download it from Ofcom
on the link below:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/formats/al204-1.doc
9. Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what "localness"
is for a Local Radio station. You can read them on
the Ofcom website:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/
or download them as a PDF file
here.
10. Contact Us
To contact us click
here for our contact details.
11. How to Complain
If you wish to complain about something you have
heard on Oban FM in the first instance contact the
station using our contact
details.
If you are not satisfied with the response you
receive, you can contact Ofcom (the industry
regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website;
www.ofcom.org.uk
