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Broadcast area | Illawarra |
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Frequency | 106.9 MHz FM |
Programming | |
Format | Community access |
Ownership | |
Owner | Illawarra Community FM Broadcasters Limited |
History | |
Former call signs | 2VOX |
Links | |
Webcast | VOX FM |
Website | www.voxfm.org.au |
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