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== Programming == |
== Programming == |
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Popular music, "Sounds of Your Life" is the main stay of this popular daytime programme. |
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The stations programming is currently being investigated by the ACMA, and a pre-liminary finding<ref>www.acma.gov.au</ref> indicates that the station is in breach of the Codes of Practice. Specifically in the area of involving the community in decision making within the organisation. Currently all decisions are made by a Board made up of only 3 members - with no sub-committees, surveys or consulting with the local community. |
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Also, several media articles relating to 2ARM indicate that there are internal power struggles, management issues and technical problems. There was a vote of no confidence in Mr. Arnold passed at a board meeting, after which Mr. Arnold rose and left the meeting. (Armidale Express, 23rd June, 2008) |
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[www.armidaleexpress.com.au] |
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== Income == |
== Income == |
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Revision as of 03:52, 15 August 2008
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| Broadcast area | Armidale, NSW and surrounding Towns |
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| Frequency | 92.1 MHz FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | No formal playlist |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Community Radio |
| History | |
First air date | February 1976 |
2ARM FM is a community radio station broadcasting to Armidale, NSW on a Temporary Community Broadcasting Licence (TCBL). The station has been broadcasting for over 25 years to the regional area. It is volunteer based, and is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). The station aims to be a local voice for the Armidale area, offering access to any member of the community.
Programming
Popular music, "Sounds of Your Life" is the main stay of this popular daytime programme.
Income
The station earns income from memberships, sponsorships, fundraising, and grants. The sponsorship section of their income is by far the largest portion.
Sponsorship takes the form of payment for on-air promotions of local business.
Technical Data
Frequency - 92.1FM
Licenced Power - 2 Kw.
Effective Radiated Power - <200 watts
Related links
Notes and references
- Investigation Report[1]