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| Broadcast area | Lower North ShoreSydney |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.5MHzFM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ryde Regional Radio Co-operative |
| History | |
First air date | 1984 |
2RRR is acommunity radio station based inRyde inSydney. It is licensed to cover part of theLower North Shore suburbs includingRyde,Hunters Hill,Gladesville andEastwood.
2RRR aims to provide a broadcast facility that encourages community participation and gives a voice to people who are not represented by themainstream media.[1]
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 thefederal government invited applications for nineC Class Public Broadcasting Licences in theSydney metropolitan area. A steering committee was immediately established and set about the task of preparing a license application. Following a public hearing on 3 September 1982 the thenAustralian Broadcasting Tribunal granted a licence to 2RRR. For the next eighteen months four committees worked to get the station on-air.
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 inoutside broadcasts.
In 1988 the station moved its studios to the historicHenley Cottage inHenley.
2RRR has been involved in compiling and releasingCDs of specialist music tied in with station programs. Two editions featuredAustralian heavy metal music and one was ofGothic rock.
The station's current programs cover a wide range of music genres includingjazz,country,heavy metal andclassical music. The station also broadcasts programs that are presented by special interest groups or in languages other than English.[2]
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