RAM FM (West Bank)
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| RAM FM | |
| Broadcast area | Palestinian National Authority and Israel |
|---|---|
| Slogan | 'Music Has No Boundaries' |
| Frequency | 93.6 MHz (87.7 MHz in Jerusalem) |
| First air date | February 21, 2007 |
| Format | Contemprary Hit Radio |
| Owner | Middle East Broadcasting Holding Ltd. |
| Website | Official site |
RAM FM is an independent English-speaking radio station broadcasting from Ramallah, West Bank.
[edit] History
The station, which was financed by a Jewish South African, Izzy Kirsch, began life in February 2007. Using English language instead of either Arabic or Hebrew, it aims to bring an objective "peaceful dialogue" and is based on Kirsch's popular South African radio station, Radio 702, which was believed by Kirsch to help bridging gaps in the aftermath of the apartheid. [1][2]
The station found it easier to receive a license from the Palestinian National Authority (in December 2005), and promptly airs to Israel from Ramallah. RAM FM currently broadcasts to East & West Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & the coastal areas, the West Bank & Gaza. [1]
On Monday 7 April 2008 Israeli police closed the Jerusalem studio and transmitter of RAM FM. [3][4]
[edit] Current details
The station mainly features British & American pop music. It also has hourly news updates provided by the station's own "Middle East Eyewitness News".
RAM FM has a range of employees from both Israel and the Palestinian Territories, plus internationals from elsewhere overseas such as South Africa and the UK.
The current line up on weekdays includes -
6am-9am - The Breakfast Show, with Martin B - music, fun, giveaways, calls on topics of interest & interviews.
9am-12noon - The Morning Show, with Raf Gangat - The 9 @ 9, Talk @ 10, and an hour of music from 11.
12-3pm - The Lunch Break, with Mike & Arda - 30 minutes of hits from one particular year, plus topical talk and features.
3pm-6pm - The Drive Show, with Kevin Lee - Music mix & features.
6pm - 9pm - The Evening Show with Ally - 30 minutes from one key artist or group, followed by two solid hours of requests with 'You Say It, We Play It'
Weekends - The World Chart Show with Lara Scott - Saturdays 1-3pm, At the Movies with Hannah & Arda - Fridays 3-4pm
The studio number for calls and on air features is 02 679 0000
The station's current slogan is 'Music Has No Boundaries'. A recent colourful advertising campaign featured posters and passports of various recording artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, The Beatles & Elton John, created entirely from passport stamps.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Radio station promotes peace in Israel, West Bank", CTV Television Network, 2007-02-27. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- ^ a b "Ramallah radio station to debut, funded by South African Jew", Haaretz, 2007-02-20. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- ^ "Police shut RAM-FM studio, transmitter", Jerusalem Post, 2008-04-07. Retrieved on 2008-04-08.
- ^ "The Peace Channel That Was But Is No More", Under The Holly Tree, 2008-04-07. Retrieved on 2008-04-08.
