| Broadcast area | Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Central Coast |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | 87.8MHzFM (2014–present) Optus D2 Satellite (2022–2023) Intelsat 19 Satellite (2022–2023) |
| Branding | Newy 87.8 FM |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Classic Hits |
| History | |
First air date | 20 April 2014 (2014-04-20) |
Former call signs | Classic Hits FM (2014–2020) Hunter TV (2014–2020) |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
Newy 87.8 FM (call sign:2NN) is a narrowcastFM radio station targetingClassic Hits music enthusiasts acrossNewcastle and theCentral Coast, Australia on a frequency of 87.8MHz. The station plays 1950s to 1980s music. The station also produces online video content covering local events.
The station's playout facility is at 1A McIntosh Drive,Mayfield West with remote studios located inBeaumont Street.Hamilton,Newcastle West,Elermore Vale,Tamworth andPenrith. The station transmits from a number of FM transmitters across Newcastle and the Central Coast.
2NN Classic Hits FM was founded by Craig Allen[1] and first went to air in 2014. It was a part of a national network of narrowcast radio stations playing classic hits music. The network included Classic Hits stations inOrange,Wollongong,Mudgee, Mid North Coast,Bowral,Wagga Wagga,Taree andRoma, Queensland.[2] There were other branding variations on the network including Oldies FM and Air FM in Penrith and a shortwave radio station called Ozyradio[3][4]
Hunter TV was formed in 2014 with the intent to gain acommunity television licence to broadcast onfree-to-airdigital terrestrial television in Newcastle, with the station going live online on 1 March 2014.[5] However, their initial application for a community television licence from theAustralian Communications & Media Authority, and later appeals, were rejected due to uncertainty surrounding the future of community television.[6][7][8] Hunter TV later reinforced their online services, becoming a community-orientated live streaming and video on demand service.
In September 2020 2NN split from the Classic Hits FM network and merged with Hunter TV forming a new station[9] 'Newy 87.8 FM'. The merged entity creates audio content for radio and video content for their video on demand service.
In 2022 coverage was extended toGosford and the station plans to extend this further south through theNorth Shore andNorthern Beaches ofSydney in 2023.
Hunter TV was one of the founding partners who helped launch the Cancer Council's 'Stars of Newcastle' event by promoting and producing video content for the initiative.[10] Hunter TV also provided project management and consulting services to the event organisers. During Hunter TV's tenure, the event raised over $465,000 for the charity.
