2RRR
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MHz FM | |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Format | Community radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ryde Regional Radio Co-operative |
| History | |
First air date | 1984 |
2RRR is a
2RRR aims to provide a broadcast facility that encourages community participation and gives a voice to people who are not represented by the mainstream media.[1]
History
2RRR was the brainchild of a group of local residents in 1976. These local groups discussed the need for and costs to set up such a station for a number of years. It was not until 1982 when the
At first, the station only broadcast three days a week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with news, interviews, local issues and a variety of music. Broadcast hours were gradually increased and 1986 saw 2RRR begin its extensive and ongoing involvement in
In 1988 the station moved its studios to the historic Henley Cottage in Henley.
Current
2RRR has been involved in compiling and releasing CDs of specialist music tied in with station programs. Two editions featured Australian heavy metal music and one was of Gothic rock.
Programming
The station's current programs cover a wide range of music genres including
See also
References
- ^ "2RRR Mission". 2RRR. 2007. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ "2RRR Program Guide". 2RRR. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
External links
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