107.3 Radio Exe
Radio Exe (formerly Exeter FM) is an independent local radio station based in Exeter, Devon, England.[1]
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| City | Exeter |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Devon and west Dorset |
| Frequency | 107.3 FM DAB |
| Branding | Radio Exe |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Exe Broadcasting Limited |
| History | |
First air date | 18 February 2008 (as Exeter FM) 10 January 2012 (as Radio Exe) |
Former names | Exeter FM (2008–2012) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Presenters
Presenters include Matt Rodgers, Neil Walker, Ashley Jeary, Dean Brame, Jamie Taylor, Nino Firetto and Paul Nero.
History
Exeter FM launched on 18 February 2008 as part of the London-based Sunrise Radio Group.
In June 2011, the station was taken over by Exe Broadcasting Ltd, a new company owned by local broadcaster Paul Nero. The station relaunched as Radio Exe on Tuesday 10 January 2012 at 7:55 am, when breakfast presenter Ben Clark played Billy Joel’s 'River of Dreams'.
In August 2016, Devon Radio Ltd, owned fully by Celador Radio, sold their 40% share in Radio Exe. This also led to the resignation of Paul Smith, a director of the station who is also the chairman of Celador, resulting in the station becoming 100% locally controlled and owned.[2]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the station launched an emergency fundraising drive to keep the station local due to a lack of advertising revenue and other factors. The fundraiser was successful with £45,919 raised.
On 4 March 2022, Radio Exe launched on the Plymouth DAB multiplex. This move expanded its coverage to encompass the whole of West Devon.[3]
References
- "107.3 FM Radio Exe". Archived from the original on 14 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
- "Celador sells 40% shareholding in Radio Exe". Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- "Radio Exe expands to cover Plymouth and west Devon on DAB". 4 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
