| Broadcast area | Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.0 MHz and 106.6 MHz FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Album Alternative |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Celador Radio Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | 1 October 2006 |
Last air date | 30 September 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.original106.com |
Original 106fm was an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to the Solent region of southern England, centred on the towns and cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth, from its transmitters at Chillerton Down, Mannings Heath (Poole) and Crabwood Farm (Winchester). It was awarded its broadcast licence in September 2005 and launched on 1 October 2006 and ceased broadcasting on 30 September 2008.
The station broadcast an Adult Alternative format, with only 35% of its music coming from past or present Top 20 charts.[1]
Original 106fm was notable for holding the first United Kingdom broadcast licence to be awarded to an overseas group when Canwest won the licence in 2005. They sold it to Celador Radio Broadcasting in August 2008.
The station ceased broadcasting on 30 September 2008 and was replaced by Celador's new station The Coast.