AM To FM Conversions

[TV-Expert]

@anon71206228

Shame about the 2XL mast, another bit of radio history gone, I never got why they pushed to go FM, they only replaced the AM 918kHz transmitter 3-4 years ago at most, which wouldn’t have been cheap, & likewise for 2GN which is on the cards to do the same.

@dxer2_2000

The land was sold to Snowy Hydro to build a concrete processing plant - hence why the tower & TXer had to go. That’s why the AM - FM conversion was fast tracked.

@anon71206228

Given the current economic climate, if building hasn’t yet begun & parts already bought, I wonder if the 2GN conversion will be put off for 12-24 month or indefinitely. I can’t see any networks doing anything unessential, & 2GN being on FM isn’t what I’d call essential.

@TV-Expert

Don’t forget the ABC has to move its RN Crookwell service from 107.7 to 104.5 before 2GN can convert to FM. From what I can gather on the ABC Reception page set to Crookwell, that hasn’t happened yet.

@dxer2_2000

same for the 2EC conversion. Nothing heard in relation to that.

@crankymedia

That’s on hold due to the current inquiry, 2EC and ABC on AM is expected to get a mention as to the value of AM broadcasting during natural disasters.

Given the above re 2EC, I wouldn’t be surprised if 2ST’s upcoming FM conversion (which its LAP variation is yet to be finalised) would also be put on hold due to that same current inquiry, given that the Shoalhaven region (which 2ST’s licence area covers) was also badly affected by the bushfires last summer.