4KQ

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4KQ
Broadcast area Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast
Frequency 693 kHz AM (also on DAB+)
BrandingSENQ 693
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Sporting coverage and talkback
Ownership
Owner Sports Entertainment Network
History
First air date
7 May 1947;77 years ago (1947-05-07)
Last air date
30 June 2022
Former frequencies
690 kHz (1948–1978)
650 kHz (1947–1948)
Technical information
Power 10,000 watts day/5,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 27°22′47″S153°14′6″E / 27.37972°S 153.23500°E / -27.37972; 153.23500
Links
Website www.sen.com.au/qld/

4KQ is a commercial radio station in Brisbane, Australia owned by Sports Entertainment Network (SEN).

Contents

History

Planning for the station began after a licence with the callsign 4KQ was granted in August 1946. [1] It began broadcasting on 7 May 1947 on 650 kHz under the ownership of the Australian Labor Party. [2] [3] The station was involved in number of controversies relating to this ownership. [4] [5] [6]

On 1 September 1948, the station changed to 690 kHz, although was marketed in the 1970s and 1980s as 4KQ 700. [7] Originally transmitting with 1,000 watts at launch, approval was given to upgrade to 2000W in April 1954. [8]

In 1978 the station moved to 693 kHz. In 1980, Michael Edgley, Col Joye and Michael Willesee purchased a combined 48.5% shareholding. [9] In 1986, 4KQ was purchased by Wesgo. [10]

4KQ broadcast from Brisbane suburb of Milton, after moving with its sister station 97.3 FM from Stones Corner in 2020. [11] It presented a classic hits format of music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, with some 1990s, aimed at listeners 40–54 years of age.

4KQ's final logo as a music station. 4KQ-brand.svg
4KQ's final logo as a music station.

Sale to SEN and rebrand

Following its purchase of Grant Broadcasters in November 2021, Here, There & Everywhere announced its intention to sell the station to comply with Australian Communications & Media Authority regulations that limit the number of radio stations an owner can have in one city. [12] [13] In May 2022, Sports Entertainment Network purchased the station. [14]

Following the sale, SEN announced a rebrand to 693 SENQ and a programming change to "constant sporting content" as "Queensland's only dedicated sports station". [15] On 30 June 2022 the station's former format ended, ending the long running service of breakfast announcers Laurel Edwards (30 years), Gary Clare (31 years), and Mark Hine (16 years). [16]

Programming

4KQ's main programming component was formerly classic hits music. News Bulletins were also aired hourly weekdays, with an increased half-hourly frequency during the Breakfast programme. Traffic reports were also aired hourly, with an increased 15-minute frequency during the weekday Breakfast programme, and 20-minute frequency during the weekday Drive programme.

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References

  1. ↑ "Labour Radio Will Be 4KQ". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 16 August 1946. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Labor's 4KQ "On The Air"". Worker. Brisbane. 12 May 1947. p. 1. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "4KQ Goes On The Air". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 8 May 1947. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "Premier Warned On Cash To 4KQ". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 22 October 1947. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "Promise to check 4KQ advertising". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 16 March 1949. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Liberals protest 4KQ cut speech by Hiley". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 15 October 1949. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "Radio change costly (You'll need new dial)". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 25 August 1948. p. 3. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  8. ↑ "More Watts To Radio Stations". The Courier-Mail . Brisbane. 23 April 1954. p. 8. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  9. ↑ Col Joye group to buy into 4KQ Canberra Times 1 February 1980 page 9
  10. ↑ ALP ratifies sale Canberra Times 6 April 1986 page 3
  11. ↑ ARN new Brisbane studios Radio Today
  12. ↑ HTE buys Grand Broadcasters and will merge it with ARN network Mediaweek 12 November 2021
  13. ↑ ARN's parent company acquires Grant Broadcasters 'Mumbrella 12 November 2021
  14. ↑ SEN continues Queensland expansion with 4KQ 693AM Acquisition Sports Entertainment Network 5 May 2022
  15. ↑ Atfield, Cameron (5 May 2022). "Goodbye 4KQ, as classic tunes to be replaced by non-stop sport". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  16. ↑ "Laurel, Gary & Mark sign off from 4KQ breakfast ending an era". RadioInfo Australia. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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