2RDJ
 | This article may contain excessive or inappropriate references to self-published sources. (July 2008) |
Inner West Sydney | |
| Frequency | 88.1 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Community radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | RDJ-FM Community Radio Co-op Ltd |
| History | |
First air date | 5 November 1983 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Official Site |
2RDJ-FM is a
2RDJ-FM aims to provide a local voice for and to promote Sydney's Inner West through open access to the community of their own broadcasting facilities. The station also aims to provide a mix of entertainment, information, news and training opportunities that reflects the community's needs and interests.[1]
History
The original idea of establishing a community radio station was formulated in 1975 by Vince Murray, Warwick Madden, Kent & Dorothy Broadhead. After a proposal paper was written, a steering committee was set up. The first public meeting was held at the
It was found that there was no provision in the then Broadcasting and Television Act for the issuing of
Between 1975 and 1982 2RDJ-FM carried out a number of test transmissions. The first
In 1982 the then
A few months later a notice appeared in the
During the following fourteen months a 100-foot mast was erected adjacent to the Woodstock building and the studios and equipment were upgraded. After many test runs, 2RDJ-FM went to air at 7:00am on 5 November 1983.[2]
Current
2RDJ-FM broadcasts around 80 hours a week of locally produced programs, supplemented by content from the CBAA National Program stream. The station has two studios, each fully capable of live-to-air stereo broadcasts. Broadcast power is currently 100 watts ERP with the entire station, transmitter, and antenna mast co-located in the Woodstock Building, Burwood. The station also delivers its programs worldwide via the internet 24/7 on www.radio2rdj.com. The station is funded mainly through sponsorship contributions, member subscriptions, and occasional grants and donations.
2RDJ-FM normally operates four or five outside broadcasts (OBs) each year, in support of (Sydney) Inner West community events such as fairs, local Council festivals, and carnivals. Special programs produced live at these OBs replace normal weekend programming and allow the community to meet 2RDJ personalities.
2RDJ-FM is proud to have several highly popular voices among its presenter line-up including June Donovan, John Elwell, John Dale, Neil Lithgow, Rob Langley, and Bryan Vaughan, Audrey Wacks, and James Williams, as well as the ethnic program presenters including the Ireland Calling crew led by Catherine Crosse, and Tina King-Garde.
2RDJ-FM's program schedule is available on the station's website.
Programming
The station's current programs cover diverse music styles from
See also
References
- ^ "About 2RDJ". radio2RDJ. 2008. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
- ^ P Vincent Murray (2008). "The History of Radio 2RDJ-FM" (PDF). radio2RDJ. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
- ^ "2RDJ-FM Schedule". radio2RDJ. 2008. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2008.