2ST
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2ST is a commercial radio station that first began broadcasting in 1972 and is currently owned by Grant Broadcasters
. 2ST started out as an AM radio
station serving the Shoalhaven
and Southern Tablelands
regions of New South Wales
in Australia
, broadcasting on the frequency 999 kHz. The "ST" suffix denotes the "South Coast and Tablelands" area that is the station's coverage area.
Over the years 2ST has improved the quality of broadcasts in its coverage area by adding repeater transmitter services - FM
91.7 MHz Shoalhaven Coast, FM 102.9 MHz Bowral
and FM 106.7 MHz Ulladulla
.
The Bowral transmitter was originally 1215 kHz AM when it began in 1979, however in 1999 it was converted to FM 102.9 MHz. Alternate local programming, such as the 2ST "Highlands" Breakfast and Morning Programs are broadcast from the 2ST Bowral Studio exclusively for the Southern Tablelands audience. All other programming comes from the 2ST main studio in North Nowra.
In the late 1980s a supplementary FM license was granted to 2ST and the sister station Power FM 94.9 was launched. Power FM 94.9 also broadcasts from the same premises as 2ST in North Nowra
. Several announcers have moved back and forth between the two sister stations.
Grant Broadcasters
Grant Broadcasters is an Australian regional radio network that also includes a small number of metropolitan radio stations. It is a privately owned company, held by Janet Cameron and her family. The company was started by Cameron's father, Walter Grant in the 1970s.-CHR/Rock:*Hot 100 100.1 FM and...
. 2ST started out as an AM radio
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
station serving the Shoalhaven
Shoalhaven
The City of Shoalhaven is a Local Government Area in south-eastern New South Wales , Australia, two hours south of Sydney. It is more or less conterminous with an area referred to as The Shoalhaven. It is on the Pacific Ocean and the Princes Highway and is the terminus of the South Coast line...
and Southern Tablelands
Southern Tablelands
The Southern Tablelands is a geographic area of the State of New South Wales, Australia. This area is located west of the Great Dividing Range.The area is characterised by flat country which has generally been extensively cleared and used for grazing purposes...
regions of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, broadcasting on the frequency 999 kHz. The "ST" suffix denotes the "South Coast and Tablelands" area that is the station's coverage area.
Over the years 2ST has improved the quality of broadcasts in its coverage area by adding repeater transmitter services - FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
91.7 MHz Shoalhaven Coast, FM 102.9 MHz Bowral
Bowral, New South Wales
-Attractions:Bowral is perhaps the best known of the towns and villages of the Southern Highlands, and in recent years has become the commercial centre of the Wingecarribee Shire. Bowral is known for its boutiques, antique stores, gourmet restaurants, and rich coffee culture.Bowral is home to the...
and FM 106.7 MHz Ulladulla
Ulladulla, New South Wales
Ulladulla is a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven local government area. It is on the Princes Highway, about half way between the larger towns of Batemans Bay to the south and Nowra to the north and approximately 179 km south of Sydney...
.
The Bowral transmitter was originally 1215 kHz AM when it began in 1979, however in 1999 it was converted to FM 102.9 MHz. Alternate local programming, such as the 2ST "Highlands" Breakfast and Morning Programs are broadcast from the 2ST Bowral Studio exclusively for the Southern Tablelands audience. All other programming comes from the 2ST main studio in North Nowra.
In the late 1980s a supplementary FM license was granted to 2ST and the sister station Power FM 94.9 was launched. Power FM 94.9 also broadcasts from the same premises as 2ST in North Nowra
Nowra, New South Wales
Nowra is a city in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Located SSW and approximately by road south of the state capital of Sydney, it has an estimated population together with its twin-town of Bomaderry of 34,479. It is also the seat and commercial centre of the City of Shoalhaven...
. Several announcers have moved back and forth between the two sister stations.
Current 2ST On-Air Schedule (Weekdays)
| Show | DJ/s | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Day Australia(Networked from 2UE Sydney) | Jim Ball | 12:00am to 5:30am |
| *Breakfast on the Coast | Adam Straney | 5:30am to 9:00am |
| *Coast Today | Nick Lowther | 9:00am to 10:00am |
| **Breakfast on the Highlands(includes New Highlands Morning from 9 - 10) | Graeme "G'Day" Day | 5:30am to 10:00am |
| *Mornings on the Coast | Murray "Musty" Peters | 10:00am to 1:00pm |
| **Mornings on the Highlands | 10:00am to 1:00pm | |
| Drive | Peter Brandtman | 1:00pm to 6:00pm |
| Vinyl Revival | Nick Lowther | 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
| Nights(Networked from 2UE Sydney) | Stuart Bocking | 8:00pm to 12:00am |
2ST Schedule (Saturday)
| Show | Time |
|---|---|
| New Day Australia with John Kerr | 12:00am to 6:00am |
| *2ST Sports Show for the Coast | 6:00am to 8.00am |
| Best Music from the last 4 decades | 8:00am to 12.00pm |
| Swaptime | 12:00pm to 2.00pm |
| Continuous Call Team - Rugby League (Networked from 2GB Sydney) | 2:00pm to 8.00pm |
| Saturday Night Live with Ian MacRae (Networked from 2UE Sydney) | 8:00pm to 12:00am |
2ST Schedule (Sunday)
| Show | Time |
|---|---|
| New Day Australia with John Kerr (Networked from 2UE Sydney) | 12:00am to 6:00am |
| The Best Music from the last 4 decades | 6:00am to 7.00am |
| The Down to Earth Garden Show | 7:00am to 8.00am |
| The Best Music from the last 4 decades | 8:00am to 12.00pm |
| The Continuous Call Team - Rugby League (Networked from 2GB Sydney) | 12:00pm to 6.00pm |
| My Generation with Jonathon "Jono" Coleman | 6:00pm to 8.00pm |
| Sunday Night Easy Mix | 8:00pm to Midnight |
- Nick Lowther is also the Program Director.
- Local News Reader is Graham French.
- Extra Announcer and Copywriter is Andy "Party Pies" Pye.
Previous 2ST Announcers
- Steve Blanda
- Paul Bongiorno
- Graeme Day...oh he's back now. AGAIN!
- Barry Mac
- Greg Pace
- John Comber
- Greg Clarke
- Chris Jackson
- Rick Machin
- Jamie Walter
- Pete Diskon
- Barry Sanders
- Greg Toohey (deceased)
- Art Vandalay
- Paul Cashmere
- Trevor Sinclair
- Mark Spurway
- Gary Boyce
- Geoff Field
- Steve Fox
- Barry Sandry
- Dave Stretton
- Mike Byrne
External links
- http://www.2st.com.au/ 2ST station web site