Bay and Basin FM

Coordinates: 35°6′S 150°37′E / 35.100°S 150.617°E / -35.100; 150.617
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Bay and Basin 92.7FM
  • Sanctuary Point, New South Wales
Broadcast areaJervis Bay/St. Georges Basin, New South Wales South Coast
FrequencyFM: 92.7 MHz
Programming
FormatFreeform
AffiliationsCBAA
Ownership
Owner
  • BCR Communities
  • (BCR Communities)
History
First air date
July 2006
Call sign meaning
2 Bay And Basin
Technical information
ClassCommunity
ERP100 w Omidirectional
Transmitter coordinates
35°6′S 150°37′E / 35.100°S 150.617°E / -35.100; 150.617
Links
Websitehttps://www.927fm.com.au

Bay and Basin 92.7FM (call sign: 2BAB) is a permanent licensed community radio station based in Sanctuary Point, on the New South Wales South Coast, Australia. It is licensed to serve the towns of Vincentia, Sanctuary Point, Huskisson, St Georges Basin and Basin View and surrounding villages, on the frequency of 92.7 FM.[1] The signal can be received from Gerringong to Ulladulla.[citation needed]

Overview[edit]

The station is run by BCR Communities formerly Bay and Basin Community Resources, a not-for-profit charitable organisation that delivers a range of home and community based programs throughout the Bay & Basin region, Shoalhaven and Illawarra. Original programming is produced and presented by volunteers, whilst other programs from Australian based community stations are taken off the Community Radio Network satellite. The station regularly conducts outside broadcasts for community events and fundraisers.[citation needed] [2]

Programming[edit]

An eclectic format prevails, with volunteer presenters selecting their own music. The station has a strong focus on partnering with local schools to provide Youth radio and school based radio programs.

The station broadcasts 24/7 and webstreams live and has an active program of outside broadcasts.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Australian Communications and Media Authority. Licence 1150818 to Bay and Basin Community Resources Inc. for the Sanctuary Point RA1 service area, pursuant to a decision dated 5 May 2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  2. ^ check against OB program on web page
  3. ^ [1], Bay and Basin Community Resources Website. Accessed 10 September 2008