Not true- this station barely even registers on the private figures, not sure where you got this from?
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It was mentioned in Media Spy at launch that Star 92.1 was receiveable in the Shepp area. Apart from Triple M and Hit the only other radio stations receiveable in Shepp are all the ABC stations, community radio station 3ONE FM, SEN (on 3SRâs old AM frequency) and Bendigoâs Triple M and Hit (content is identical apart from local breakfast/commercials/news).
Today, weâre off to Central QLD:
https://radiotoday.com.au/sca-stations-rule-in-central-queensland-xtra-insights-survey-1/
Triple M took the top spot with 29% (+8.2 from 2022), followed by Hit with 28.4% (-4.9). 4CC rated 8.7% (+1.9), followed by ABC Capricornia with 8.1% (-1.0), JJJ with 5.7% (-2.9) and 4RO with 4.3% (Steady).
In the demos, Hit tops the under-40s, with Triple M dominant in the 40-64s, and 4RO topping the 65+, just 0.3 ahead of Triple M.
In breakfast, Hitâs Bronte & Lakey topped the slot with 28.3% (-5.9), followed closely by Triple Mâs Pinky & Macca with 27.6% (+8.3), ABC Capricorniaâs Jeremy Jones with 8.9% (-1.1), and 4CCâs Hammo with 8.6% (+1.8). In drive, Hitâs Carrie & Tommy won with 28.8% (-7.2), just ahead of Triple Mâs Rush Hour, which rated 28% (+6.2). Jonesy & Amanda on 4CC rated 7.3% (+0.9), levelled with Adam Stephen on ABC Capricornia (+2.2).
The âOther Stationsâ share this survey is at 10.9%, down 0.5 from 2022.
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4CC hanging in there, despite not having the best signal in Rockhampton. Beats me why ARN havenât even expressed interest in converting 4RO & 4CC. Are they asleep?
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They tried âconvertingâ 4CC some years ago but were only given a low powered relay out at Yeppoon, which never went to air.
And 4ROâs Gladstone AM frequency allocation of 1125 never made it to air either.
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Yes I remembered that. From memory 4CC (Zinc) was running a rock format at the time.
They have that option now, to convert both stations to FM. Correct me if I am wrong.
If they both converted to FM, I guess they would one on the classic hit format and converted one to Star FM. I think they would give Hit and Triple M a good run for their money.
Have the regional hit stations twigged their format lately? Iâve noticed a drop in the ratings lately in a few places.
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I could be wrong too, but for now I thought it was only solus markets with an AM license (and supplementary FM S.39 license) that could convert, but the others would be able to convert later on.
Thus why weâve only seen markets like Goulburn, Bathurst, Nowra, Cooma, Hamilton, Karratha convert since they only have 1 commercial AM plus S.39 FM.
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Yes I know but that was when 4CC wasnât owned by ARN, but Grants IIRC. In the recent round of ACMA conversion proposals for competitive markets they didnât even express interest in that process. It was really weird as stations all over the place expressed interested and some have progressed to âin market agreementâ, whatever that actually means.
It beats me why the 4RO Gladstone repeater never went to air. Last time I was in Gladstone 990 was pretty strong during the day, but not the best at night.
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ACMA have moved forward with expressions of interest for FM conversions in competitive markets, although none have actually progressed past âin market agreementâ stage.
Competitive markets like Canberra and Toowoomba are at that stage. But ARN hasnât even started the first stage with stations like 4CA, 4MK, 4RO/4CC. Itâs baffling.
Latest status from ACMA
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Yep, very baffling. It would be a no brainer to future proof these radio stations in these larger regional markets.
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ARN kinda forgetting they own a regional network is probably for the best, rather than whatâs happened to SCA over the years.
Itâs probably better to be listening to 4CA on AM, than a generic âGoldâ on FM.
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Yes, definitely been playing second fiddle to the metro stations.
Though Iâm glad theyâve not really changed the regional stations.
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ShoooshâŚdonât remind them. 
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Agree, I still have fond memories of your 2NM and can vaguely recall them moving from 1458 to 981 in the early 1980s and Iâm glad that theyâre still using that callsign today.
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Letâs not give too much credit. The ARN regional playlist is rubbish. Thankfully River94.9 still runs alone.
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I think the one they use for the AM / heritage FMs isnât bad.
Much better than the Gold metro one and any Triple M log.
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Today, weâre off to Hobart:
7HO remain on top with 19.6% (+1.2 from last year), followed closely by Hit with 19.2% (+1.6), Triple M with 15.2% (-0.5), and 936 ABC with 14.1% (+0.6).
In the demos, Hit wins in the under-40s, 7HO wins in the 40-64s, and 936 ABC dominate the 65+.
In breakfast, 7HOâs Sarah, Mick & Johnno took the top spot with 20.1% (+0.2), followed by Hitâs Dan & Christie/Jess & Rohan (the former were axed midway through the survey) with 19.5% (-1.7), 936 ABCâs Ryk Goddark with 15.6% (-1.0), and Triple Mâs Kaz & Tubes with 13.7% (-0.7). In drive, Hitâs Carrie & Tommy top the slot with 21.1% (-1.9), followed by Triple Mâs Rush Hour with 17% (-0.7), and Will & Woody on 7HO with 16.8% (+0.2).
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Today, weâre off to Mackay:
https://radioinfo.com.au/surveys/sca-stations-rule-in-mackay-xtra-insights/
Triple M took the top spot, scoring 23.6% after going up 3.0 (compared to last year), followed by Hit with 19.3%, who went up 4.5. Last yearâs #1, Star 101.9, took a big tumble, going down 12.6 to 14.5%, whilst sister station 4MK went up significantly, up 5.3 to 10%. ABC Tropical North also had quite a significant fall, going down 5.3 to 7.9%.
Here are the top 3 stations for each demo:
| 10-17 | 18-24 | 25-39 | 40-54 | 55-64 | 65+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple M | Triple M | Hit | Triple M | Triple M | 4MK |
| 2 | Star | Hit | Triple M | Hit | Star | ABC |
| 3 | Hit | Star | Star | Star | ABC | Triple M |
In breakfast, Triple Mâs Jay & Dave took the top spot with 23.5% (+2.1), followed by Hitâs Bronte & Lakey/Jess & Rohan (the former were axed midway through the survey) with 18.9% (+2.8), Starâs Scotty & Kaley with 14.7% (-9.5), and 4MKâs Feel Good Breakfast with Andrew with 10.1% (+5.3). In drive, Triple Mâs Rush Hour dominate with 26.4% (+5.0), followed by Hitâs Carrie & Tommy with 20.2% (+5.4), and Will & Woody on Star with 16.2% (-4.8).
The âOther Stationsâ share is at 13.8%, up 5.8 from last year.
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What has changed with Star?
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Guessing the breakfast change last year hurt them?
https://radioinfo.com.au/news/rach-jake-depart-star-mackay-and-the-whitsundays/
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