3GG
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Broadcast area | Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley |
Frequency | 531 kHz AM |
Branding | 3GG |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
Former call signs | 3UL (1937–1989) |
Call sign meaning | 3 – Victoria Greater Gippsland |
Technical information | |
ERP | 5 kW |
Links | |
Website | www |
3GG is an Australian commercial radio station based in
History
3GG first went to air in 1937 as 3UL, named after the town from which it then broadcast;
Within a few years of opening, 3UL became part of the Argus Broadcasting Services network, along with 3YB Warrnambool and 3SR Shepparton.[3] This Victorian rural radio network was operated by The Argus, then a daily newspaper. When The Argus closed in January 1957, their radio network evolved into the Associated Broadcasting Company which owned 3UL until it was sold to Regional Communications Pty Ltd in 1982.[4] In August 1988 it was purchased by Shepparton Broadcasting. Wesgo purchased a 60% shareholding in March 1990.[5] In 1990 the station was purchased by two private shareholders.[6] In November 1989, 3UL moved premises from Warragul to Traralgon, in the Latrobe Valley, and changed its callsign to 3GG. Under Program Director, Steve Woods, 3GG became the number one station in the listening area.
After ten years, 3GG returned to Warragul. In 2002, owners
Because of changes in media law, and following the purchase of
In February 2015, 3GG was acquired by the
Transmitter and studios
While the transmitter location has always remained on Brandy Creek Road just north of Warragul, the studio location has over the years changed from Warragul to Traralgon and back to Warragul at its current location of 7/61 Smith Street, Warragul. Its reception can be heard in Melbourne and Geelong, plus King Island.
Notable presenters
Current
Local programming is produced and broadcast from 3GG's studios in Smith Street, Warragul 24/7 with announcers presenting from 5:30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6am to 6pm on weekends.
The station's presenters include Andrew Deak,Jenni Birchill , Macka Dixon & Trent McCurdy.[9]
Former
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References
- ^ "OPENING OF STATION 3UL WARRAGUL". The Argus. 19 May 1937. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ Watt, Jarrod (11 May 2013). "Ballarat heritage: broadcasting pioneers of radio and television". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "The "Argus" Broadcasting Services". tdgq.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 March 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ "Retro Radio Dial: 1988 Australia Victoria/Tasmania AM Radio".
- ^ Wesgo tries many paths to growth Australian Financial Review 20 April 1990
- ^ "History: Jimmy rocking the Bay". The Standard. 22 October 2015.
- ^ "3GG finally sold. Kevin Blyton new owner". Radioinfo.com.au. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "3GG Sold to Kevin Blyton". Radio Today. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Radio 531 3GG". www.3gg.com.au. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
- ^ "A Salute To Peter Landy". Archived from the original on 22 October 2009.