2000FM (Sydney)

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2000FM 98.5
Broadcast areaSydney
Frequency 98.5 MHz FM
Programming
Format Multilingual programming
AffiliationsHRR 98.5FM
Ownership
OwnerMulticultural Community Radio Association Limited
HRR 98.5FM
History
First air date
1994
Call sign meaning
2 = New South Wales
with OOO to look like the number 2000
Technical information
Class Community radio
Links
Website Official website

2000FM (call sign 2OOO), also known as "radio-2-triple-o", [1] is a multilingual community radio station broadcasting to Sydney in languages other than English from studios in the suburb of Burwood. It is a volunteer run organisation and is funded through listener support, grants and limited commercial sponsorship. [2]

Contents

The mission of 2000FM is to provide a service through dedication to enrich the cohesion of our cultural diversity via tolerance, understanding and respect for each other. [3]

History

2000FM was established in 1992. It was granted a licence by the Australian Communications and Media Authority and commenced broadcasting in 1994.

Programming

As of 2024, 2000FM broadcasts in a wide array of languages to serve the diverse communities across Sydney and Australia.

This multilingual programming includes but is not limited to:

2000FM also features other community access broadcasts including specific youth programs [4] in some of the languages above, a weekly fashion and design show and Feathered Friends a program for bird fanciers. [5] [6]

HRR 98.5FM is a hard rock/heavy metal program on radio broadcasting from the studio of 2000FM. It first aired on 13 April 2008.

Listeners can tune in to 2000FM on 98.5 FM, digital radio, or online through their website. The station is operated by over 300 volunteers and is funded through listener support, grants, and limited commercial sponsorship. [7]

Targeted Programming and Genre Diversity

In addition to multilingual and community-focused broadcasts, 2000FM features genre-specific music channels that include:

This range of channels supports a broad spectrum of musical tastes, offering genre-specific programming alongside its culturally diverse broadcasts.

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References

  1. ↑ "History". Radio 2OOO. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Louis White (2 November 2007). "The Power of Old Media". B&T. Retrieved 31 July 2008.[ dead link ]
  3. ↑ "The phenomenon known as 2000FM". 2000FM. 2008. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  4. ↑ Tonci Prusac (21 September 2006). "CRO2000 14 years and still going strong". Croatian Herald . Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  5. ↑ "2000FM Program Guide". 2000FM. 2008. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  6. ↑ "Assyrian program transcript" (PDF). ACL. 7 April 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  7. ↑ "2TripleO Homepage". Radio 2OOO. Retrieved 5 November 2024.

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