Bay and Basin FM explained

Bay and Basin 92.7FM
City:Sanctuary Point, New South Wales
Area:Jervis Bay/St. Georges Basin, New South Wales South Coast
Frequency:FM

92.7 MHz

Airdate:July 2006
Format:Freeform
Erp:100 w Omidirectional
Class:Community
Coordinates:-35.1°N 187°W
Callsign Meaning:2 Bay And Basin
Affiliations:CBAA
Owner:BCR Communities
Licensee:BCR Communities
Website:https://www.927fm.com.au

Bay and Basin 92.7FM (call sign: 2BAB) is a permanent licensed community radio station based in Sanctuary Point, on the New South Wales South Coast, Australia. It is licensed to serve the towns of Vincentia, Sanctuary Point, Huskisson, St Georges Basin and Basin View and surrounding villages, on the frequency of 92.7 FM.[1] The signal can be received from Gerringong to Ulladulla.

Overview

The station is run by BCR Communities formerly Bay and Basin Community Resources, a not-for-profit charitable organisation that delivers a range of home and community based programs throughout the Bay & Basin region, Shoalhaven and Illawarra. Original programming is produced and presented by volunteers, whilst other programs from Australian based community stations are taken off the Community Radio Network satellite. The station regularly conducts outside broadcasts for community events and fundraisers.[2]

Programming

An eclectic format prevails, with volunteer presenters selecting their own music. The station has a strong focus on partnering with local schools to provide Youth radio and school based radio programs.

The station broadcasts 24/7 and webstreams live and has an active program of outside broadcasts.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Communications and Media Authority. Licence 1150818 to Bay and Basin Community Resources Inc. for the Sanctuary Point RA1 service area, pursuant to a decision dated 5 May 2006 . 5 September 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080724202056/http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic007_community_of_interest.pdf . 24 July 2008 . dead .
  2. check against OB program on web page
  3. http://www.927fm.com.au, Bay and Basin Community Resources Website. Accessed 10 September 2008