Move FM

This article is about an Australian radio station. For the similarly named group of radio stations in Canada, see Move Radio.

Move FM
Broadcast areaLithgow RA1
Frequency107.9 MHz FM
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatContemporary hit radio
Ownership
OwnerMidwest Radio Network
2LT
History
First air date
3 July 1939 (1939-07-03)
Former frequencies
95.3 FM (1996–2004)
Technical information
Repeater(s)99.5 FM Wentworth Falls
Links
Websitewww.movefm.com.au

Move FM (ACMA callsign: 2ICE) is an Australian FM radio station serving the Lithgow region in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. It was opened in 1996 as KISS 95.3.

History

In 1996, Midwest Radio Network sought and was granted a licence to establish an FM radio station to complement 2LT. The company was granted a licence to broadcast on 95.3MHz and began operating as KISS 95.3. Later a frequency conflict with a Sydney station led to a change to 107.9 MHz and a name change. Finally in 2011, the station was renamed to MoveFM.[1]

On 15 April 2004, Move FM's former frequency was auctioned for $106 million by the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal. In exchange the Tribunal awarded Midwest two licences for additional FM frequencies and areas, allowing it and sister station 2LT to extend coverage by operating repeater stations in the Blue Mountains.[2][3] Various technical issues have delayed the activation of the translators, which are not expected to be fully operational until 2021.

Programming

Weekdays

  • The Morning Move (Weekdays, 06:00 to 09:00)
  • The Move Music Marathon (Weekdays, 09:00 to 10:47)
  • Kimbo's Big Lunch by request! (Weekdays, 12:00 to 13:00)
  • Move Arvos with Kimbo (Weekdays, 13:00 to 16:00)
  • Carrie & Tommy (Weekdays, 15:00 to 18:00)

Weekends

  • Weekend Breakfast (Weekends, 06:00 to 10:00)
  • Saturdays with Kimbo (Saturdays, 10:00 to 14:00)
  • Sundays with Kimbo (Sundays, 10:00 to 14:00)

References

  1. ^ "Corporate Information", Midwest Radio Network, retrieved 19 Mar 2013.
  2. ^ "Home Page", Midwest Radio Network, retrieved 19 Mar 2013.
  3. ^ "Draft Variation to Licence Area Plan for Lithgow, NSW" Archived 2014-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Communications and Media Authority, retrieved 19 Mar 2013.