96five (call sign: 4FRB) is a Christian community radio station operated by Family Radio Ltd in Brisbane, Australia. The radio station is funded by sponsorship, advertisements, donations, fundraising and pledges. A separate program output is aired on the stations DAB+ Digital Radio channel called Inspire.

4FRB
Broadcast areaSouth-East Queensland
Frequency96.5 MHz FM
BrandingFamily-FM 96five
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerFamily Radio Ltd
96five Digital
History
First air date
1 November 2001 (2001-11-01)[1]
Call sign meaning
4 = Queensland
Family
Radio
Brisbane
Technical information
ERP12,000 watts
HAAT283 m[2]
Transmitter coordinates
27°27′47″S 152°56′49″E / 27.46306°S 152.94694°E / -27.46306; 152.94694
Links
Website96five.com

Programming

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Family FM (identified on-air as 96five) describes itself as a "family-friendly broadcaster" and "music safe for little ears", with programming content suitable for all ages. The station's music playlist consists of music from contemporary Christian artists as well as mainstream artists. The station claims that listeners will hear no bad language.

The schedule also features numerous family segments and messages from family and ministry figures, which air every hour, and specialist programs such as Focus on the Family and Talking Life that deal with Christian, mental health and family issues. The station also airs regular outside broadcasts at events and locations including primary schools and community events.

Studios

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The station's studios are in the north Brisbane suburb of Alderley. The station's transmission facilities are located at a shared broadcast facility on Mt. Coot-tha.

Community outreach

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The radio station organises and liaises with a number of community outreach programs and initiatives through its ministry. The breakfast show SOS Calls assists an individual or family in need. The station operates Street Machines, which are promotional vehicles that distribute prizes. The station also has media partnerships with Brisbane and international non-profit organisations including SU QLD, Red Frogs, CBM Miracles Day and Compassion.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Community Radio Broadcasting Licenses" (PDF). acma.gov.au. Australian Communications and Media Authority. 4 October 2007. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ HAAT estimated from http://www.itu.int/SRTM3/ using EHAAT.
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