2XX FM

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1XXR
MHz
Branding2XX
Programming
Language(s)mostly English
Formatcommunity radio
Ownership
OwnerCommunity Radio 2XX, Inc.
History
First air date
2 July 1976 (1976-07-02)[1]
Former call signs
2XX (1976–2000)
Former frequencies
1010 kHz (1976–1978)
1008 kHz (1978–2000)
Technical information
ERP32787 watts
HAAT32 m
Transmitter coordinates
35°16′32″S 149°5′52″E / 35.27556°S 149.09778°E / -35.27556; 149.09778
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

2XX FM (call sign: 1XXR) is a

FM band in Canberra, Australia
.

2XX FM is one of Australia's longest running community broadcasters. It took over the operation of the former

Drill Hall Gallery in Acton.[3] It was originally scheduled to launch in February 1976,[4] but was delayed indefinitely until July 1976 because of a technical problem.[5]
It moved to 1008 kHz AM in 1978. A third studio, completed in 1985, was fitted out as a multitrack recording studio for local bands to make independent recordings and give live-to-air performances.

In 2000 the station moved into converted studios at the Griffin Centre in

FM
. The callsign was changed to 1XXR, but the station still identifies as "2XX" to this day.

In 2005 the station moved into purpose-built premises in the New Griffin Centre in Civic. The premises include office space and three studios. Two are broadcasting studios, one primary and one for back-up. The latter is used, together with the third studio, for editing and pre-recording.

2XX FM hosts specialty music, talk, opinion and ethnic programmes run by well over a hundred individuals and community organisations. The core focus is on the local community through Canberran current affairs and community service programs, local music, and a range of multicultural programs in first languages as well as some in English. It also takes some programming from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Digital Delivery Network.

References

  1. ^ "Community radio broadcast licenses" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
  2. ^ "ANU radio extending". The Canberra Times. 21 June 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "CANBERRA TUNES IN TO RADIO 2XX". Tribune. 11 August 1976. p. 3. Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "ANU radio to go city-wide". The Canberra Times. 23 January 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "2XX opening date indefinite". The Canberra Times. 17 February 1976. p. 3. Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.

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