They tried Newsradio in Ballarat (Mt Warrenheip) on 97.1 as a test but took it off within weeks because of IF from/to 3MDR. 3MDR’s elevated TX location means it gets out really well across most of Melbourne, can’t see 97.1 working too well in Wallan, you’d need to be the other side of the range to block it out properly
There’s not a lot of choice, but I’d go 98.3 - it co-channels with the flea-powered 3RPP translator in Frankston and the community station in Colac, neither of which should be as much an issue. Otherwise you may need to co-channel with Gippsland on say 95.1
If my knowledge of RRL serves correctly (though others will correct me), that will be the date when the licence was last renewed, given that OKR is still a TCBL
2CR has a huge advantage in height over Radio 2000 in terms of antenna height ASL.
332m ASL vs 190m ASL - can make all the difference.
Not sure about respective radiation patterns or actual powers used.
Koori Radio 93.7 is another broadcaster with questionable reception in licenced coverage area.
How does it compare up your way with 2CR?
Been lots happening with this station in recent times.
Higher bit rate on DAB+ and other technical improvements.
Implementation of RDS on their FM transmitter on 92.1MHz
And I now see an impeding change of the FM transmitter location from the AMP building in the city to
the TXA Artarmon Site Tower, if perhaps it hasn’t happened all ready?
Ref ACMA RRF
Anyone know more?
SWR FM has great breakfast show. I listen online. I don’t get great reception at my location due to HHH fm. Very good mix of music, informative without being all talk.
I’d say the format is like when C91.3 first went on air. Mixture of rock and pop. It seems Bosco (breakfast announcer) still can play some songs he likes (or so it seems). Its a type of format I think might work for 2day FM, Triple M or even Nova if they wanted to change. It can cover a good broad audience at a work place.
The only problem is it’s virtually impossible to hear thanks to another special event service that’s still transmitting carrier from Hurstville. Not to mention the incumbent Move FM. 107.9 is just mush of all three over many parts of Sydney. On my home fixed set up (omni antenna with Sony XDR) neither of the Special Event services make a dent in Move FM.
