3AW
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3AW began transmission in February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station. 3AW's original broadcast frequency was 1425 kHz, and changed to 1280 kHz on September 1, 1935 as part of a national reshuffle of the radio broadcasting spectrum. On November 23, 1978 the station changed to its present frequency 1278 kHz with the introduction of 9kHz spacing on the AM band. To cater for poor reception, Southern Cross Broadcasting announced on March 14th, 2006 that it would be switching frequency with 3EE (Magic 693) 693 kHz on May 1st, 2006.
The station is now broadcasting from a transmitter in the suburb of Lower Plenty and studios are located in South Melbourne, sharing facilities with sister station Magic 693. The program format is primarily news, talkback and sport.
The station is owned and operated by Southern Cross Broadcasting and is the #1 rated AM radio station in Melbourne.
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Current Line-up
Each Morning from the break of dawn Ross Stevenson and John Burns present a light hearted breakfast show. From 8.30am award-winning journalist Neil Mitchell presents a fast-paced current affairs program, with lots of breaking news and caller discussion every morning. He is also well known for interviewing politicians regularly, particularly Federal Treasurer Peter Costello and Victorian Premier Steve Bracks. He is also known to interview John Howard from the affiliate radio studio in Canberra. After the 12 noon news Ernie Sigley Entertaining Melbourne afternoon program has regular guests and plenty of callers throughout the afternoon. His distinctive chuckle and all-round friendliness with all who appear on his show (including callers) are his trademarks. When 4pm strikes Derryn Hinch's controversial Drive show begins. Hosting the evening slot (8pm-Midnight) are TV pioneers Phillip Brady and Bruce Mansfield. Keith McGowan hosts the Overnighters from Midnight through to 5:30am.
New Frequency Changes
3AW, currently broadcast on 1278 Khz, will switch frequencies from the 1st of May 2006 to 693 Khz where currently its sister station 3EE (Magic 693) broadcasts and 3EE will then be broadcast on 1278 Khz.
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