Last race is 21:45EST tonight and from then on nothing but music and nostalgia from the vaults of the station formerly known as 4IP and Radio10 through until 5am Boxing Day. Here’s where you can find us.
And don’t forget it’s already running on DAB+ on 4TAB TWO in crystal clear stereo.
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4TAB’s 89.7 relay blank carrier at the moment. 1008 AM OK.
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Maybe it’s affected by a storm or power related linking issue, similar to what might also be affecting Valley FM as you posted in the ‘Community Radio’ thread?
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Rebel and Breeze at the same site unaffected.
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There was an article recently where that question was put to the Tabcorp Chief Executive about the future of RadioTAB. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/superracing/queensland-racing-industry-to-be-about-20million-better-off-under-new-tabcorptatts-arrangement/news-story/24da7a5bf292e4fa1a81513de793f6cb
A key issue for Queensland is the fate of Radio TAB, the dedicated racing station that is broadcast across the state and into South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
The fear for industry participants is losing Queensland’s identity if the station were to be among the “duplications”.
Attenborough insists no decision has been made about Radio TAB and it will be one for the newly appointed managing director of wagering and media for the merged entity, Adam Rytenskild.
But in a somewhat positive sign for the station, Attenborough indicated last week “no hasty decisions will be made” and that “you will not see it suddenly disappearing”.
“If it’s working I can’t imagine that it’s not going to be something that will go on into the future,” he said.
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This is a wonderful asset to each racing code.
Unlike other eastern states where the legacy company of the TAB is the racing radio provider, this allows much more access to the industry, spectators and punters for the codes than with the TAB’s legacy company as the gatekeeper.
Running AM sites in Bendigo and Shep and leasing Ballarat, it has its expenses.
If they are utilising air time sales effectively, they should turn a profit on their metro business.
Potential of changing times ahead with 2 race meetings in Western Australia going ahead on Good Friday this year. This may see the end of one of the two traditional non-racing days of the year (the other being Christmas Day) for the racing radio broadcasters moving forward.
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Disgraceful.
Should not be allowed.
Need music for two days on racing radio.
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I’d prefer it if they had music on the other 363 days as well.
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For those interested - main RadioTAB channel with local hosts today covering the international racing and WA races along with interview replays and other sports markets during gaps. However on 4TAB TWO on Digital Radio, there’s a mix of music with 4IP imaging.
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Thanks @glen2006. I didn’t hear any of their archive of 7EX or 7HT files.
Wonder if 4TAB have any old files of their Darwin predecessor on AM 1242, 8DN???
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I’m guessing the TAB wouldn’t be able to access any old 8DN jingles or sweepers since they are now effectively owned by Grant (since 8DN and HOT100 were under common ownership).
With only 6 hours of network wide exposure, I kept with just 4IP and Radio10 imaging this Easter.
I’d happily run 8DN imaging over Christmas, but don’t have anything on file.
I’m sure Grant broadcasters would be ok, just as we have run heritage 7EX, 7HT and 4AY in the past.
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Thanks for the message.
How long does the music run for on 4TAB TWO?
I forgot the 4AY files, very good.
RSN presenter Daniel Harford has been appointed the new coach of Carlton’s AFLW team for 2019, however he will continue to work with the station.
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4TAB TWO on digital radio began its Christmas season of music on I think Wednesday.
@4TAB-1008kHz could confirm.
This music is also simulcasted most of Christmas Day on 4TAB when there’s no racing broadcast.
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Last race on Christmas Eve is scheduled just before 10pm QLD / 11PM NSW - so I imagine simulcast should commence around then and run until about 5 or 6am on Boxing Day.
For the record - there is also 4IP / Radio 10 / Stereo 10 jingles and imaging inter-weaved into the mix as well as usual. Just heard a few just before.
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Enjoying the music on 4TAB when out driving to Christmas engagements. The real treat is when FM 89.7 is in range, great to hear the music on FM.
Digital is great too.
As is the AM coverage, like the old days of Southern Queensland 4IP or Gympie to Byron Stereo 10.
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4TAB TWO on digital is true stereo whereas ONE is Mono’d for the fm network.
AB.
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