ABC Radio Canberra explained

ABC Radio Canberra
Callsign:2CN
City:Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Country:Australia
Area:Canberra
Format:Talk
Language:English
Power:5,000 watts
Coordinates:-35.2169°N 149.1206°W
Former Frequencies:1540 kHz (1953–1974)
1440 kHz (1974–1983)
Affiliations:ABC Local Radio
Owner:Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sister Stations:Radio National, ABC Classic, Triple J

ABC Radio Canberra (call sign: 2CN) is an ABC Local Radio station based in Canberra and broadcasting to the Australian Capital Territory as well as surrounding areas in New South Wales. This includes the cities and towns of Queanbeyan, Yass, and Bungendore.

The station began as 2CN in 1953[1] originally broadcasting on 1540 kHz[2] and from 21 December 1974 at 1440 kHz.[3] On 6 December 1983, it changed to its current AM frequency of 666 kHz.[4] [5] The station first broadcast from studios based at the transmitter site at Gungahlin. In 1957, the station was relocated to the centre of Canberra, before finally moving to purpose-built studios in Dickson in 1964.

2CN rebranded as 666 ABC Canberra in 2000, and to its current name, ABC Radio Canberra in 2017.[6]

ABC Radio announced digital radio services in Canberra, the simulcast of ABC Canberra, Radio National, ABC Classic FM, ABC News Radio and Triple J launched in 2011.

When local programs are not being broadcast the station is a relay of ABC Radio Sydney.

Current presenters

References

Web site: The 666 ABC Canberra story. 2008-03-03. 2008-05-29. . https://web.archive.org/web/20080619210037/http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/03/03/2178510.htm. 19 June 2008 . live.

Notes and References

  1. News: 22 January 1953 . New Radio Station Further Step In City's Progress . 4 . . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: 1953-01-17 . 2CN TO OPEN ON WEDNESDAY . . 2023-10-21 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: 1974-12-20 . 2CN is moving from 1540 to 1440 on Dec.21 . 9 . . 2023-10-22 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: 1983-11-11 . 2CN to alter frequency . 3 . . 2023-10-21 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: 1983-12-06 . IN BRIEF 2CN frequency . 3 . . 2023-10-21 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: Winchester . Bree . 2016-12-01 . No more 666 ABC Canberra - local station loses its sixes . 2023-10-21 . The Canberra Times . en-AU.