2MAX FM
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| 2MAX FM | |
| Broadcast area | Narrabri, NSW |
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| First air date | 1992 |
| Frequency | 91.3 MHz FM |
| Format | No formal playlist |
| Owner | Community Radio |
2MAX FM is a community radio station based in Narrabri, NSW, Australia. The station has been broadcasting for over 10 years to the regional area. It is volunteer based, and is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). The station aims to be a local voice for the Narrabri area, offering access to any member of the community. This role has become more important for 2MAX FM as commercial radio stations are increasingly networked. 2MAX FM can be heard in Narrabri, Wee Waa, Coonabaraban, Gunnedah, Moree and all throughout the Narrabri Shire and many other districts.
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[edit] Programming
There is a large proportion of country music played on the station. This provides an easy to access outlet for Australian Country music artists. This outlet provides airplay for new artists, which may assist them in gaining a wider audience. Supporting Australian music is an important function of community radio within Australia.
There are other formats available, including Folk and a limited amount of Youth. There have been attempts at conducting surveys, but these have had limited success in altering the programming. This is due to the reliance on volunteer announcers, and a scarcity of members.
The majority of presenters are over 50 and this shows clearly in the programs presented, resulting in a very skewed listener base, in the 50+ demographic. Attempts to address this imbalance are in place but it is believed that there is little chance the current trend will change.
Programming is related purely to the volunteers choice of presentation, with very little control being imposed by the Committee. The John Laws program has been replaced by MAX FM Mornings. The replacement program will be a patchwork of volunteer announcers, presenting their own shows, local interviews and news.
[edit] Income
The station earns income from memberships, sponsorships, fundraising, and grants. The total annual income from the station is approx $100,000, with the majority being earned through sponsorship. The membership level is considerably lower than the average for community stations in regional Australia. The station also receives considerable funding from Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF).
[edit] Technical Data
Frequency - 91.3FM
Licenced Power - 10 Kw.
Effective Radiated Power - 10Kwatts
Studio automation uses "Raduga"
