Vectis Radio was founded in 2010 when Ian Mac created a studio for broadcast from The Quay Arts Centre in Newport.

[2] A crowdfunding period then began to fund Vectis Radio's aim to go to FM broadcasting - launched on air by Manager Ian Mac.

In the meantime marketing drive began to promote the Vectis Radio name in time for the FM launch.

[5] The project covers four ingredients the station deems required for radio broadcasting: Presenting, Producing, Podcasting and Promoting.

In 2021, the station won two gold prizes: for Community Development Project of the Year and the Sage Award for Kelvin Currie.