Radio stations in Hampshire

Hampshire contains more than one major urban audience, as well as coastal and inland communities. A service identified with the county can have a broader role than an edition for Southampton or Portsmouth alone. Its relationship with the place should follow its named coverage or intended listeners, not simply the whereabouts of a studio. Some shows may come from a wider network and still be part of a Hampshire edition. The county description leaves room for different programme formats. Popular hits and familiar, slower-paced songs may both be offered to local listeners, but they represent different editorial choices. Hampshire's proximity to neighbouring counties also makes precision useful: a programme covering several areas should state that wider reach, while a county edition should retain its proper name. It would overstate the local character to imply that every hour is made specifically for Hampshire, but it would also hide a useful choice to ignore a distinct county feed.