3RPH Warrnambool explained

3RPH Warrnambool
Area:Warrnambool, Victoria
Branding:Vision Australia Radio
Frequency:882 kHz AM
Format:Radio reading service
Class:Community
Affiliations:Radio Print Handicapped Network
Owner:Vision Australia

3RPH Warrnambool (callsign 3RPH/T) is a radio station based in Warrnambool, Victoria. It is part of the Vision Australia Radio network, a reading and information service for those persons unable to read or easily access information in print. The station is run and operated by volunteers.[1]

There is another station in the network with the same 3RPH/T callsign, 3RPH Warragul

When not broadcasting local programs, the station is a relay of 3RPH in Melbourne.

On July 2, 2018, 3RPH swapped frequencies with 3YB to allow them to broadcast on 94.5 FM MHz. In addition, 3YB donated $25,000 to the Vision Australia Warrnambool Branch and 3RPH new 882 Frequency extended from 800 to 2,000 Watts covering the entire South West. https://www.standard.net.au/story/5498002/vision-australia-radio-ready-to-make-the-big-switch/

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vision Australia Radio – Warrnambool . 2008 . 2008-06-07 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080523232202/http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=731 . 23 May 2008 . dead .