Kovsie FM 97.0
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| Broadcast area | Free State |
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| Slogan | "Ultimate Youth Radio" |
| Frequency | 97.0 MHz |
| First air date | 1995 |
Kovsie FM 97.0 is a campus/community radio station in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The station is located on the grounds of the University of the Free State and broadcasts to a radius of about 80 km[1]
Kovsie FM was founded in 1978 by a group of students, and broadcast only inside the cafeteria. In 1995 it was granted a license by the IBA, now called ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa)[2] granting Kovsie FM a broadcasting license on the frequency 97.0 FM.
Kovsie FM 97.0 broadcasts in English, Afrikaans and Sotho, and their focus is on the youth between the ages of 15–35. Their mission includes community involvement, training and development, being a platform for local musicians, providing an accurate, unbiased news service, and sustainability.
The station employs 3 full-time personnel, including a station manager, programming manager and an admin/marketing manager.
Contents
Coverage areas and frequencies
Coverage
Fequency
Broadcast languages
Broadcast time
24/7[3]
Target audience
Programme format
Listenership figures
| 7 Day | |
| Feb 2015 | 30,000 |
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| Feb 2013 | 21,000 |
| Dec 2012 | 34,000 |
| Oct 2012 | 40,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 52,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 47,000 |
Location
Thakaneng Bridge, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State[1]
References
External links
- Kovsie FM 97.0 Facebook Page
- Kovsie FM 97.0 Live Streaming
- Student Radio Network
- SAARF Website
- Sentech Website
