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{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = ABC Radio Canberra |
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| callsign = 2CN |
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|name = ABC Radio Canberra |
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| logo = ABC Radio Canberra logo.png |
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| city = [[Canberra]], [[Australian Capital Territory]] |
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| country = [[Australia]] |
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|area = Canberra |
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| area = Canberra |
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| frequency = {{ubl|[[AM broadcasting|AM]]: 666 [[kilohertz|kHz]]|[[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB+]]: 9C}} |
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| airdate = {{Start date|df=yes|1953|01|21}} |
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|frequency = 666 [[kilohertz|kHz]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] |
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| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]] |
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| language = [[English language|English]] |
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| power = 5,000 [[watt]]s |
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|airdate = {{Start date|1953|01|21}} |
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| coordinates = {{coord|35|13|1|S|149|7|14|E|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:AU}} |
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| former_frequencies = 1540 [[kHz]] (1953–1974)<br />1440 [[kHz]] (1974–1983) |
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| affiliations = [[ABC Local Radio]] |
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| owner = [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |
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|format = [[Talk radio|Talk]] |
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| sister_stations = [[Radio National]], [[ABC Classic]], [[Triple J]] |
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|language = [[English language|English]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.abc.net.au/canberra/}} |
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|power = 5,000 [[watt]]s<br>500,000 [[watt]]s (2020-persent) |
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|coordinates = {{coord|35|13|1|S|149|7|14|E|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:AU}} |
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|former_frequencies = 1540 [[kHz]] (1953-1974)<br>1440 [[kHz]] (1974-1983) |
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|affiliations = [[ABC Local Radio]] |
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|owner = [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |
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|sister_stations = [[2RN]], [[2ABCFM]], [[2JJJ]] |
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|webcast = |
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|website = {{URL|http://www.abc.net.au/canberra/}} |
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[[File:ABC_Canberra_studios.jpg|thumb|ABC Canberra studios]] |
[[File:ABC_Canberra_studios.jpg|thumb|ABC Canberra studios]] |
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[[File:2CN ABC banner Floriade Canberra 2013 outside radio broadcast Australia Broadcasting Corporation.JPG|thumb|2CN banner displayed at [[floriade (Canberra)|floriade]] for an outside broadcast in 2013]] |
[[File:2CN ABC banner Floriade Canberra 2013 outside radio broadcast Australia Broadcasting Corporation.JPG|thumb|2CN banner displayed at [[floriade (Canberra)|floriade]] for an outside broadcast in 2013]] |
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'''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]] |
'''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, New South Wales|Yass]], and [[Bungendore]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} |
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The station began as '''2CN''' in 1953<ref>{{cite news |
The station began as '''2CN''' in 1953<ref>{{cite news |date=22 January 1953 |title=New Radio Station Further Step In City's Progress |page=4 |newspaper=[[The Canberra Times]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/903029479/?terms=2CN&match=2 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> originally broadcasting on 1540 kHz<ref>{{Cite news |date=1953-01-17 |title=2CN TO OPEN ON WEDNESDAY |work=[[The Canberra Times]] |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2873270 |access-date=2023-10-21 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> and from 21 December 1974 at 1440 kHz.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1974-12-20 |title=2CN is moving from 1540 to 1440 on Dec.21 |page=9 |work=[[The Canberra Times]] |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110793485 |access-date=2023-10-22 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> On 6 December 1983, it changed to its current [[AM Broadcasting|AM]] frequency of 666 [[Kilohertz|kHz]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1983-11-11 |title=2CN to alter frequency |page=3 |work=[[The Canberra Times]] |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116394753 |access-date=2023-10-21 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1983-12-06 |title=IN BRIEF 2CN frequency |page=3 |work=[[The Canberra Times]] |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116399618 |access-date=2023-10-21 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The station first broadcast from studios based at the transmitter site at [[Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory|Gungahlin]]. In 1957, the station was relocated to the centre of Canberra, before finally moving to purpose-built studios in [[Dickson, Australian Capital Territory|Dickson]] in 1964. |
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2CN rebranded as 666 ABC Canberra in 2000, and to its current name, ABC Radio Canberra in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Winchester |first=Bree |date=2016-12-01 |title=No more 666 ABC Canberra - local station loses its sixes |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6039305/no-more-666-abc-canberra-local-station-loses-its-sixes/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |newspaper=The Canberra Times |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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ABC Radio announced digital radio services in Canberra, the simulcast of 666 ABC Canberra, ABC Radio National, ABC Classic FM, ABC News Radio and triple j launched in 2011.{{Clarify|date=July 2014}} |
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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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} |
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When local programs are not being broadcast the station is a relay of [[702 ABC Sydney|ABC Radio Sydney]]. |
When local programs are not being broadcast the station is a relay of [[702 ABC Sydney|ABC Radio Sydney]]. |
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==Current presenters== |
==Current presenters== |
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*Lish Fejer |
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*Don Bourchier <small>(Breakfast)</small> <small>[5.30am-9.00am]</small> |
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*Adam Shirley |
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*Sabra Lane <small>(AM )[8.00am-8.30am]</small> |
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*Sabra Lane |
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*[[Richard Fidler]] and Sarah Kanowski <small>(Conversations) [11.00am-12 Noon]</small> |
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*Richard Fidler |
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*Eleanor Hall <small>(The World Today) [12 Noon-12.30pm]</small> |
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*Sarah Kanowski |
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*(Myf Warhurst) <small>[12.30pm-2,00pm]</small> |
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*Sally Sara |
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*Paul Kruger <small>(Afternoons) [2.00pm-4.00pm]</small> |
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*Georgia Stynes |
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*Anna Vidot |
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*Anna Vidot |
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*Linda Mottram <small>(PM) [6.30pm-7.00pm]</small> |
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*Linda Mottram |
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*[[Christine Anu]] <small>{Friday-Saturday} Chris Bath {Monday-Thursday} (Evenings) [7.00pm-10.00pm]</small> |
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*Sarah Macdonald |
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*Sarah Macdonald <small>{Friday-Saturday} Philip Clark {Monday-Thursday} (Night Life) [10.00pm-2.00am]</small> |
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*Indira Naidoo |
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*Rod Quinn <small>{Friday-Sunday} Trevor Chappel {Monday-Thursday} (Overnights) [2.00am -6.00am]</small> |
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*Philip Clark |
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*Greg Bayliss <small>(Sunday Breakfast) [6..00am-11.00am]</small> |
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*Rod Quinn |
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*Lish Fejer <small>(Sunday Brunch) [10.00am-12 Noon]</small> |
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*Trevor Chappell |
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*Scott Levi |
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==Ratings== |
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*[[Adrienne Francis]] |
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*Mawunyo Gbogbo |
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|+ '''Canberra Radio Ratings - Survey 1, 2011: Station Share (All 10+)''' <ref>[http://au.nielsen.com/products/documents/Canberra12011.pdf Nielsen Media Research Survey 1, 2011]</ref> <br> '''(Previous in Brackets)''' |
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*Jonathon Gul |
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*Ian McNamara |
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| [[104.7 (Canberra)|104.7]] || 18.8 (18.0) |
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*Kim Huynh |
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*Christine Anu |
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| '''666 ABC''' || 15.9 (17.3) |
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*Sirine Demachkie |
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*Greg Bayliss |
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| [[Mix 106.3]] || 15.8 (15.5) |
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*Craig Quartermaine |
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| [[Triple J]] || 10.9 (9.0) |
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| [[ABC Classic FM]] || 8.4 (9.2) |
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| [[2CC]] || 7.4 (5.8) |
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| [[ABC Radio National]] || 6.9 (8.0) |
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| [[2CA]] || 5.6 (5.7) |
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| [[ABC NewsRadio]] || 4.6 (4.2) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{official website| |
* {{official website|https://www.abc.net.au/canberra/}} |
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[[Category:ABC Local Radio|Canberra]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Canberra]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1953]] |
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Broadcast area | Canberra |
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Frequency | |
Programmierung | |
Language(s) | Englisch |
Format | Talk |
Affiliations | ABC Local Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Radio National, ABC Classic, Triple J | |
History | |
First air date | 21 January 1953 |
Former frequencies | 1540 kHz (1953–1974) 1440 kHz (1974–1983) |
Technical information | |
Power | 5,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°13′1″S 149°7′14″E / 35.21694°S 149.12056°E |
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Website | www |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/ABC_Canberra_studios.jpg/220px-ABC_Canberra_studios.jpg)
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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
When local programs are not being broadcast the station is a relay of ABC Radio Sydney.
Current presenters
- Lish Fejer
- Adam Shirley
- Sabra Lane
- Richard Fidler
- Sarah Kanowski
- Sally Sara
- Georgia Stynes
- Anna Vidot
- Linda Mottram
- Sarah Macdonald
- Indira Naidoo
- Philip Clark
- Rod Quinn
- Trevor Chappell
- Scott Levi
- Adrienne Francis
- Mawunyo Gbogbo
- Jonathon Gul
- Ian McNamara
- Kim Huynh
- Christine Anu
- Sirine Demachkie
- Greg Bayliss
- Craig Quartermaine
References
- ^ "New Radio Station Further Step In City's Progress". The Canberra Times. 22 January 1953. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2CN TO OPEN ON WEDNESDAY". The Canberra Times. 17 January 1953. Retrieved 21 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "2CN is moving from 1540 to 1440 on Dec.21". The Canberra Times. 20 December 1974. p. 9. Retrieved 22 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "2CN to alter frequency". The Canberra Times. 11 November 1983. p. 3. Retrieved 21 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "IN BRIEF 2CN frequency". The Canberra Times. 6 December 1983. p. 3. Retrieved 21 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Winchester, Bree (1 December 2016). "No more 666 ABC Canberra - local station loses its sixes". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
"The 666 ABC Canberra story". ABC News. 3 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 June 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2008.