2TM
| Frequency | 1287 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | AM |
| Network | Super Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Broadcast Operations |
| 92.9FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 27 February 1935 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | Commercial |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
2TM is an Australian commercial radio station based in Tamworth, New South Wales and is part of the Super Radio Network.[citation needed]
The station operates from modern studios that are situated on Goonoo Goonoo Road in Hillvue,[1] a suburb of Tamworth and is situated across the road from the Big Golden Guitar along with sister station, 92.9FM.
About
[edit]The station broadcasts on the 1287 AM band and has been operating in Tamworth since 1935.
In 1940 the 2TM was one of just six stations in New South Wales to become independent following the disbandment of the Broadcast Network.[2][3]
In 1973 a panel was created by 2TM to recognise and award professional and amateur country artists. This led to the creation of what is known today as the Golden Guitar Awards - officially the Country Music Awards of Australia. The Golden Guitar Awards are held annually at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. 2TM ran the awards until 1992 when it was handed to the Country Music Association of Australia.[4]
In 2019 2TM returned to its country roots by introducing live programming of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The station also reintroduced the Australian country music charts to regular programming the same year. In 2020, 2TM broadcast live from the Tamworth Country Music Awards for the first time.[5][2]
Reach
[edit]2TM's ACMA broadcasting licence area is Tamworth RAI.[6] This is the largest of two area maps that cover Tamworth and reaches an area of13 260 km2 . This enables 2TM to reach Tamworth, Gunnedah, Barraba, Manilla, Attunga, Bendemeer, Kootingal, Werris Creek, Quirindi, Murrurundi, Nundle and Curlewis and the villages in between.
Programming
[edit]- Talk Overnight from 12am to 5am
- Early Mornings with Richard King from 5am
- Breakfast with Sharnae from 6am
- The John Laws Show from 9am
- The Classic Lunch with Sharnae from 12pm
- Afternoons with Dan from 1pm
- Talkin' Sport from 5pm Monday to Friday
- Talk Tonight with Gary Stewart from 8pm
Local news with Jon Wolfe airs every hour on weekdays
References
[edit]- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ a b "The History of 2TM | 2TM Tamworth | Australia". Radio 2TM. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "2TM | Radio Station | Tamworth". Radio 2TM. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Origins of the Tamworth Country Music Festival". www.historyofcountrymusic.com.au. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Australian Country Music Chart | 2TM Tamworth | Australia". Radio 2TM. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Broadcasting licence areas". Australian Communications and Media Authority. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2020.