ARN Regional (formerly Grant Broadcasters)

[TelevisionAU]

Hot FM Darwin looking to convert its Katherine translator to FM. The AM transmitter is a legacy from former Darwin station 8DN and was taken over by Hot after 8DN went off air.

Hot100 proposes switch to FM in Katherine

EDIT: Sorry I didn’t realise this was already posted:

AM To FM Conversions

Changes to Katherine NT radio services Listeners of Katherine commercial radio station Hot 100 (8HOT) on 765 kHz AM may soon have to change their dial if the ACMA accepts a proposal by the station. The proposal would see 8HOT swap from AM to FM transmission in Katherine. Darwin listeners already enjoy 8HOT in FM. ‘FM radio provides improved audio quality for listeners in regional areas and can be more cost-effective to operate than AM radio,’ said ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin. ‘A number of r…