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River 94.9
Radio station in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Radio station in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | River 94.9 |
| city | Ipswich, Queensland |
| area | Ipswich RA1 (http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_455.pdf) |
| branding | River 94.9 |
| frequency | 94.9 MHz FM |
| airdate | |
| format | Adult contemporary |
| language | English |
| power | 50 KW |
| haat | 319 m |
| former_callsigns | 4QFM (1990–2001) |
| former_frequencies | 106.9 MHz FM (1990–2001) |
| owner | ARN |
| licensee | Star Broadcasting Network Pty Ltd |
| website |
River 94.9 (callsign: 4MIX) is a commercial radio station that broadcasts to South East Queensland. The station opened in February 1990, and was formerly known as Star 106.9, which used to operate on the frequency now occupied by Nova 106.9. The station was previously owned by Rural Press & Bundaberg Broadcasters, forming part of the Star Broadcasting Network, followed by Grant Broadcasters.
History
As QFM
From its launch until 1997, QFM broadcast contemporary hit music format.
As Star 106.9
In 1997, QFM rebranded as Star 106.9, dropping a CHR format for a classic hits format.{{Cite news
Prior to the switch to 94.9, Star's callsign was changed from 4QFM to 4MIX, supposedly to block Australian Radio Network station 97.3fm from using the Mix positioner used by its sister stations.{{Cite news
As River 94.9
At 6pm, following 2 hours of transmitter tests, Star FM upgraded their transmitter and moved to 94.9 MHz in order to better broadcast into Brisbane, avoiding interference of two other very strong signals – ABC Classic FM on 106.1 and triple j on 107.7.
Despite broadcasting into part of the Brisbane area, the station is not officially counted in Brisbane ratings surveys, however 2017 saw the first ever Ipswich radio survey where River 94.9 dominated (26.4%){{Cite news
In 2008, River 94.9 was the official broadcaster for South-East Queensland, of the Macquarie Radio Network's Olympic Radio Coverage. It was sold in May of that year to Grant Broadcasters by owners Fairfax Media, due to diversity rules controlled by Australian Communications and Media Authority, which prevents more than 2 licences overlapping into a market owned by the same group.{{Cite news
In November 2021, River 94.9, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including River 94.9, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022. To comply with Australian Communications & Media Authority regulations that limit the number of radio stations an owner can have in one city, ARN was forced to sell 4KQ, which it did in May 2022 to the Sports Entertainment Network.
Current programming
Weekdays 5-9am: Marnie (Marnie Titheradge) & Campo (Paul Campion) for Breakfast
Weekdays 9am-1pm: Mornings with Ilija (Ilija Dugandzic)
Weekdays 1-6pm: Drive with Hinksy (Greg Hinks)
Sunday to Friday 6-7pm: Nine News Queensland TV simulcast.
Saturday 6-10am: The Saturday Start-Up
At all other times, the station takes a network feed from ARN's regional hub at Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast.
References
References
- "Archived copy".
- [[height above average terrain. HAAT]] estimated from http://www.itu.int/SRTM3/ using EHAAT.
- [https://www.adnews.com.au/news/htande-completes-acquisition-of-grant-broadcasters ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business] ''AdNews Australia'' 4 January 2022
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