Tuks FM
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| Broadcast area | Greater Tshwane |
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| Slogan | Your Alternative |
| Frequency | 107.2FM |
| First air date | 1981 |
| Format | Community Campus Based radio |
| ERP | 1 kW |
| Owner | University of Pretoria |
| Website | http://www.tuksfm.co.za/ |
Tuks FM is the radio station of the University of Pretoria and one of South Africa's community broadcasters. It was one of the first community broadcasters in South Africa to be given an FM licence. It is known for its diverse and all alternative music and is operated by UP's students.
The station was formed in 1980 and had its first transmission on 9 February 1981, where it only broadcast to the Cafeteria and launched with a live performance from David Kramer. Initially it broadcast only to the University of Pretoria main campus. In 1982-1984 broadcast points extended to all university residences as well as the Onderstepoort and Medical Campuses.
The station was awarded a one-month temporary broadcasting licence in February 1993 as well as a two-month temporary broadcasting licence in 1994. On 24 April 1995 the station commenced its one-year broadcasting licence on the 107.2 FM stereo at 100 W in the greater Pretoria area.
The station has produced a number of names in South African television, radio and journalism.
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