Radio One is due to resume broadcasting programmes today, after a week spent off the air in protest at a proposal it be sold.
Radio One station manager Sean Norling said yesterday the station's normal programming schedule would restart from 10am.
Radio One's owner, the Otago University Students Association (OUSA), has recommended the non-commercial radio station be sold, after a recent review of its assets.
As part of its Re-Orientation programming throughout next week, Radio One will broadcast several special features from radio personalities and commentators in support of a campaign against the OUSA proposal, Mr Norling said.
The founders of Radio One, academics and live-to-air performers would all be involved, he said.
Radio One operates under a non-profit licence and is bound by a strict mandate, which advocates for community-oriented programmes, Mr Norling said.
Because of its mandate, the station was "incongruous to run under a commercial model".
Radio One's broadcasting frequency and licence were "non-tradeable commodities", he said.
"They could sell our [broadcasting equipment and premises], but we are hard-coded to operate our broadcasts and programming because of our charter," Mr Norling said.
OUSA commissioned a review of all its services in May, as it contemplates the possibility of reduced revenue, should Parliament adopt the Voluntary Student Membership Bill.
Accountancy consultant Deloitte recommended the station be sold, because it saw little commercial value in Radio One.
A survey of students by OUSA found Radio One was viewed as the least valued of the association's assets.
A decision from OUSA is expected later this year, after a submissions and consultation process with association members has taken place.
