Triple M Adelaide
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Triple M Adelaide is a radio station broadcasting in
Triple M Adelaide has in the past simply networked the majority of its shows from its Sydney and Melbourne counterpart stations, but since 2011 it has focussed more on local content.
History
Triple M Adelaide had its origins as an AM radio station, commencing broadcasting as 5KA on 25 March 1927 on the frequency 1200
In 1941 the station and its repeater
In 1982, 5KA adopted a country music format and re-branded itself 12K. This format lasted only eight months.
In 1983, Adelaide's number one breakfast duo 'Bazz & Pilko' defected from rival station 5AD, bringing much of their audience with them and giving 5KA a much needed ratings boost. Also in the mid 80s, 5KA converted to AM stereo and adopted a younger music format "All hits all the time", resulting in improved ratings.
In July 1986, 5KA was sold to
On 1 January 1990, 5KA became the first of two commercial AM radio stations in Adelaide to convert to the FM band. The station bid $5.5 million in a priced based allocation process the previous year for the FM licence. 5KA moved to the frequency 104.7
In August 1993,
In 1996, the station adopted a classic rock format and as of 2014, it had reverted to an active rock format comparable to similar formats on MMM stations in the eastern states.[citation needed]
Digital radio
Since 27 September 2014, Triple M is simulcast on Digital Radio in Adelaide.
During AC/DC's 2010 Australian tour, Triple M aired High Voltage Radio, a "pop up" digital radio station that exclusively played AC/DC.[2] High Voltage stopped being aired at the conclusion of the tour on 15 March 2010.
References
- ^ "Radio Ban to Stop Leakages". The Sun. No. 9677. New South Wales, Australia. 9 January 1941. p. 3. Retrieved 2 December 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Austereo Adds Fourth Digital Radio Band [permanent dead link] - Perth Now, 10 February 2010