The Fenham transmitter, broadcasting the 104.4 MHz frequency, is situated close to the studios on Barrack Road and covers West Newcastle and Gateshead.

The DAB signal comes mainly from Burnhope (near Consett), and also from Fenham (lower power), on the Bauer Digital Radio multiplex.

The service provided eight hours of opt-out programming for listeners in Sunderland and the surrounding area each weekday until March 2021.

[2] Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Newcastle studios from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day and for sports coverage.

The station's team of sports commentators includes John Anderson, Gary Bennett, Marco Gabbiadini and Matthew Raisbeck.