Newy 87.8 FM
Newy 87.8 FM (call sign: 2NN) is a narrowcast FM radio station broadcasting in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, on a frequency of 87.8 MHz. The station plays 50s 60s and 70s music. The station also produces online video content covering local events.
City | Newcastle, New South Wales |
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Broadcast area | Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens |
Frequency | 87.8 MHz FM (2014-) |
Branding | Newy 87.8 FM |
Slogan | Playing the music you know and love |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Classic Hits |
History | |
First air date | 20 April 2014 |
Former call signs | Classic Hits FM (2014-2020) Hunter TV (2014-2020) |
Links | |
Website | Official website |
History
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 in Orange, Wollongong, Mudgee, Mid North Coast, Bowral, Wagga and Taree.[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 a community television licence to broadcast on free-to-air digital 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 the Australian Communications and 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.
The station broadcasts from a number of narrowcast transmitters across Newcastle.
Stars of Newcastle
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.
Current On-Air Schedule
- Drive with Darren McErlain 4pm to 6pm, 7 days a week (Local show)[11]
- National Go Set Top Five 50 Year Flashback, Midday Saturday (networked show)
- AIR News National and state bulletins; mornings, midday, drive and midnight[12]
- `Webby's Wireless Show` incorporates `On this day` and `It's a funny old world` which airs at various times throughout the day.
- `Feel Good Weekends` with Matt Morris, Saturday and Sunday 6pm to 9pm
Former branding (2014-2020)
References
- "Craig Allen Trubute". Darren McErlain.
- "Classic Hits FM Website Archive from 8th March 2019". Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "ARDXC member Craig Allen, founder and operator of Ozy Radio has passed away". Australian Radio DX Club. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- "Australia - Ozy Radio on new 4835 kHz". HF Underground. Ron - Calif. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- "Happy First Birthday Hunter TV". Hunter TV. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- Rigney, Sam (14 July 2014). "Hunter TV denied a frequency". The Newcastle Herald. Newcastle. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- "Malcolm Turnbull is considering the future of Community TV". Hunter TV. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- "Still hope for Hunter TV station". The Maitland Mercury. Maitland, NSW. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- "The station will be renamed to Newy 87.8 FM in the coming weeks". Classic Hits FM. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "Hunter TV - Stars of Newcastle 2017".
- "Drive 4-6 Facebook Page". Darren McErlain.
- "Client List". Air News.