Keppel FM
Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM; call sign: 4NAG) is an Australian community radio station located in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]
Keppel FM van, 2022 | |
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| Broadcast area | Capricorn Coast |
| Frequency | 91.3 MHz |
| Branding | YOUR VOICE on the Capricorn Coast |
| Programming | |
| Format | community |
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| History | |
| Founded | 1998 |
First air date | 20 August 1999[1] |
Former names | Radio NAG; 4NAG |
Call sign meaning | Nick, Andre, Graham |
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| Website | www |
The station commenced transmission as Radio NAG on 20 August 1999 broadcasting from a room at Yeppoon State High School to communities along the Capricorn Coast on 91.3 FM.[1] With the help of Livingstone Shire Council, the station soon after established their permanent studios at the Yeppoon Community Centre in John Street.[2]
Programming broadcast by Keppel FM consists predominantly of live and pre-recorded local shows which are presented by a diverse team of volunteer announcers who vary in age and cultural backgrounds.[4]
Originally broadcasting as "Radio NAG", the station relaunched in 2014 when it began branding itself with its official callsign, 4NAG.[5]
The original NAG acronym was an homage to the station's founders, Nick Saunders, Andre Soarez and Graham Channells who first discussed the viability of establishing a community radio station in Yeppoon during a game of darts.[6]
The station used its annual open day in 2014 as an opportunity to officially unveil its name and revamped programming line-up. Special guests included Livingstone Shire mayor Bill Ludwig and television personality Peter Byrne who cut a ceremonial ribbon with president of Capricorn Coast Community Radio, Cherie Furness.[5]
During National Volunteers Week in 2016, it was revealed 4NAG would be one of thirty-six local Central Queensland community organisations to receive a share in $150,000 of Federal Government funding. It was announced the station would be receiving $5,000.[7]
The station was nominated in the Excellence in Ethnic and Multicultural Engagement category at the 2016 CBAA Awards,[8] but lost to Brisbane's 4EB.[9]
The station underwent a further rebranding in 2019, renaming itself Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM).[2]
A Keppel FM spokesperson said it was felt that the time had come to change the station's name to a more recognisable name which had a closer association with the Capricorn Coast, particularly with the station finding a wider audience with online streaming.[2]
An open day was held on 26 October 2019 to celebrate the station's new identity.[2]
In 2019, the station had 15 on air presenters.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Community Radio Broadcasting Licences" (PDF). Australian Communications and Media Authority. Australian Government. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
Licensee: NAG RADIO BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION INC; Service commenced: 20/08/1999
- ^ a b c d e f Bowman, Trish (9 October 2019). "No more nagging for KeppelFM". The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Station profile: 4NAG 16 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ 4NAG Shows 14 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, 4NAG website. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ a b Cap Coast community radio launches 'new look and sound' Capricorn Coast Mirror via The Morning Bulletin, 24 July 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2016
- ^ Icon broadcasts diversity, Sophie Jackson, The Morning Bulletin, 18 January 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ 36 CQ community groups share in $150,000 worth of grants, Matty Holdsworth, The Morning Bulletin, 19 May 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ 2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards Announced, Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 26 July 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016
- ^ National Community Radio Awards Winners Announced, Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 12 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016