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The Media Operations System blog contains tips and advice on the various tools within the system as well as wider advice about radio stations.
First small-scale DAB multiplex licences awarded
Posted: 18th February 2021
The first five small-scale DAB licences have been awarded in the UK
Further Government support for community radio
Posted: 16th February 2021
Further Government financial aid has been provided to 53 community radio stations sharing the add...
KTV fined for serious broadcasting breaches
Posted: 12th February 2021
Ofcom has today imposed fines totalling £50,000 on Khalsa Television Limited (KTV) for seri...
More Government support for community radio stations
Posted: 22nd December 2020
Ofcom has announced an extra round of funding to support community radio stations
Ujima Radio fined for failure to provide finance report?
Posted: 11th December 2020
A £300 fine has been imposed on Bristol community radio station Ujima Radio for failing to ...
Norwich Community Radio Station Releases Charity Single
Posted: 21st October 2020
A community radio station in Norwich has released a single to help them fundraise to find a new home.
Consultation on changes to broadcast licence conditions
Posted: 11th September 2020
A consultation has been launched into proposed changes to broadcast licence conditions that could...
Government supports 31 radio stations to help them stay on air
Posted: 28th August 2020
Ofcom has today confirmed that 31 community radio stations will be receiving grants to help them ...
Three new community radio licences awarded in Northampton
Posted: 24th July 2020
Ofcom has today announced the award of three new community radio licences in Northampton.
Government bailout to 81 community radio stations
Posted: 4th June 2020
Having received 202 applications for a Government bailout, Ofcom has made it's first round of grants to struggling community radio stations
Ofcom issues invitation for Northampton community radio licence
Posted: 15th May 2020
An invitation to apply for the FM community radio licence in Northampton has been issued today (F...
Six new community radio stations award
Posted: 12th May 2020
Congratulations to the six new community radio stations that have been awarded licences by Ofcom ...
Ofcom announces emergency funding details
Posted: 29th April 2020
Ofcom has announced details about emergency funding for community radio stations. The funding wil...
Helping hospital and community radio stations plan their shows
Posted: 13th April 2020
We're here to help hospital and community radio stations plan their shows. For any station that h...
Support for hospital radio during coronavirus
Posted: 22nd March 2020
During these uncertain times we want to help hospital radio stations keep by offering the use of ...
Ofcom issues clarification to community radio station
Posted: 22nd July 2019
Ofcom has today issued a clarification to community radio stations over the definition of "o...
2019 Community Radio Awards Open
Posted: 9th May 2019
It's time for radio volunteers across the country to celebrate as the 2019 Community Radio Awards...
Ofcom unveils 43 locations for new community radio stations
Posted: 3rd September 2018
Ofcom has today unveiled a list of 43 locations it will invite applications for new community rad...
Fault Logging Made Easy
Posted: 2nd July 2018
Looking for an easy way to log faults and keep everyone updated? The Media Operations System make...
System Reliability
Posted: 9th May 2018
We know that system reliability is crucial if you're running a radio station. Our text messages h...
