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Broadcast area
  
Johannesburg

First air date
  
2010

ERP
  
1W

Frequency
  
88.1MHz FM

Format
  
Campus radio

Voice of Wits

Slogan
  
Hear It, Feel It, Live It

Voice of Wits (VoW FM) is a campus radio station operated by students of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, South Africa. VoW FM broadcasts on the 88.1 MHz frequency from a 1 watt transmitter located at University Corner, just outside the Johannesburg CBD in Braamfontein.

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According to the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF), as of January 2011 VoW FM had a listenership of 11,000 people. In July 2011, VoW FM and BBC World Service entered into a partnership, and BBC news and sports bulletins are now broadcast by VoW FM.

Coverage areas and frequencies

  • Broadcasts from University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) campus in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
  • The station reaches 10km to Parktown, Braamfontein, Auckland Park, Johannesburg CBD, Westcliff, Newtown and Milpark
  • Frequency: 90.5 FM

    • Broadcast languages

  • Mainly English (however other official languages are used within programming)

    • Broadcast time

  • 24/7

    • Target audience

  • Students
  • Age Group: 16 - 35
  • LSM Groups: 6 - 10

    • Programme format

  • 60% Music
  • 40% Talk

    • References

    Voice of Wits Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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