Tote Sport Radio

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Tote Sports Radio
Broadcast area Tasmania
Frequency See below
Programming
Format Racing and sport
Ownership
Owner Tote Tasmania

Tote Sport Radio was a statewide radio network based in Tasmania. It was owned by Tote Tasmania. It was included in the sale of Tote Tasmania to Tatts Group, and as a result the radio network was integrated into its other radio operations.

Contents

Tote Sport Radio broadcasts were largely a relay of RSN Racing & Sport in Melbourne, although some syndicated programming was broadcast on the Launceston frequency. [1] Tote Sport Radio broadcast live commentary of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing along with race form and betting information. Other sports were also covered in breakfast and weekend programming.

Frequencies

A narrowcast relay on 87.6 FM was broadcast in the following towns: Bicheno, Queenstown, Rosebery, Strahan, St Helens, St Marys, Smithton and Zeehan.

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References

  1. "TOTE Media". Tote Tasmania. 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2008.