GNFM (formerly known as 2GN) is an Australian radio station serving the Goulburn region, which opened in January 1932[1] as 2GN on a frequency of 1390 kHz (1368 kHz between 1978 and 2022). Test broadcasting began on 7 December 1931.[2] It is now co-owned by the Capital Radio Network and Grant Broadcasters, broadcasting on 107.7 MHz. The station carries a Classic Hits format and Forever Classic branding similar to its sister stations, 2CA, 6IX, XLFM and 3GG. The station's studios are shared with sister station, Eagle FM.
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Broadcast area | Southern Tablelands |
Frequency | 107.7 MHz |
Branding | Forever Classic |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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Eagle FM (Australia), XLFM, 3GG | |
History | |
First air date | 7 December 1931 |
Former call signs | 2GN |
Former frequencies |
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Call sign meaning | "Goulburn" |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | ACMA |
ERP | 35 kW |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°45′30″S 149°45′47″E / 34.75845°S 149.763111°E |
Repeater(s) | 106.1 MHz, Crookwell |
Links | |
Public licence information | Profile |
Website | www |
GNFM has an FM repeater serving the township of Crookwell and re-transmitting GNFM on 106.1 MHz.
On 12 May 2022, the station transitioned to FM and it was renamed GNFM.[3] On 28 May 2022, the AM signal on 1368 kHz broadcast a retune message telling listeners to tune to 107.7. This remained the case until the AM signal on 1368 kHz was switched off in June 2022.
![2GN 1996 Olympic Torch Relay](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/2GN_1996_Atlanta_Relay.jpg/220px-2GN_1996_Atlanta_Relay.jpg)
Programming
editGNFM features both local programming and syndication. GNFM also features local news bulletins, presented and produced in-house by Michael Prevedello.
Recognition
editIn the 2014 Commercial Radio Australia Awards (ACRA's), Craig Prichard won the award for 'Best Entertainment/Music Presenter: Country'.[4]
In October 2019, it was announced that 2GN news reader Michael Prevedello had won the 2019 ACRA category for 'Best News Presenter: Country & Provincial'.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Goulburn on Air". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 February 1932. p. 4. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ^ ""2GN CALLING!"". Goulburn Evening Penny Post. 8 December 1931. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Thrower, Louise (12 May 2022). "Goulburn's 1368 2GN makes transmission switch to FM frequency". Goulburn Post. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "2014 ACRA Winners". Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "ACRAs 2019 finalists announced". Radio Today. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
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