Bay 93.9 Explained

Bay 93.9
City:	Geelong, Victoria
Area:	Geelong
Frequency:	93.9 MHz FM
Format:	Adult contemporary
Language:	English
Erp:	56 kW
Class:	Commercial
Coordinates:	–38.147011,144.360695
Owner:	Grant Broadcasters
Licensee:	Geelong Broadcasters Pty Ltd
Sister Stations:	95.5 K-Rock

Bay 93.9 (Stylised as Bay 93.9, call sign: 3BAY) is a commercial FM radio station based in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Commencing broadcasting in 1989, the station broadcasts an adult contemporary format.^[1]

History

Initially known as Bay FM, the station was originally licensed as part of a Commonwealth Government plan to increase the diversity of radio services in regional centres. The station's launch date is disputed – the Australian Communications and Media Authority, which oversees licensing of radio services in Australia, lists the station's launch date as 10 December 1989.^[2]

Announcers

Current Announcers

• Lisa (Milly) Millard – The Morning Crew 06:00 – 9:00 (6–9 am) weekdays^[3]
• Mark Hyland – The Morning Crew – 06:00 – 9:00 (6–9 am) weekdays^[3]
• Craig Meddings – Workdays 9:00 – 14:00 (9am–2pm) weekdays including "The 80's Lunch"
• Daryl Reader – Drive 14:00 – 18:00 (2–6 pm) Weekdays.
• Dave Ferguson – Bay Property Guide 8am–10am Saturday
• Kevin Hillier – The Sideline View (Local Sport) 10am–12pm

Notes and References

1. Web site: 93.9 BayFM Geelong - listen live . 2024-02-16 . australian-radio.com.
2. Web site: Commercial Radio Broadcasting Licences. 30 April 2014. Australian Communications and Media Authority. Australian Communications and Media Authority. 1 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140213170844/http://www.acma.gov.au/~/media/Radiocommunications%20Licensing%20and%20Telecommunications%20Deployment/Information/pdf/Commercial%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Licences%20LIC022.pdf. 13 February 2014. dead.
3. Web site: Chankham. Steven. 2020-01-21. About The Morning Crew. 2022-01-22. bay 93.9 Geelong. en-gb.