2You 88.9 is an Australian radio shows broadcasting station which belongs to Tamworth, New South Wales. This commercial station serves as a member of the Community broadcasting association of Australia (CBAA). The major motive of this station is to spread local voice in every street of Tamworth and New England. Various genres are on-aired on this station, including local news, announcements, and major event coverage. It belongs to Tamworth Broadcasting Society Inc. The call sign of 88.9 FM was 2YOU which was dropped in 2014.
About 2You 88.9
The station commenced broadcasting in 1983 in New England and Northwest. The studios were present in the tiny rooms initially which basic equipment. In 1984, the authorities decided to change the location of its studios to Peek street. Then, they re-situated to the present location, which is National Trust Railway Building in Darling street. In 2014, it assigned its slogan as ‘We are family.’ It initially had a 99.5 MHz frequency.
The authorities decided to change it in 2014 into the present one. The format consisted of many other music genres, i.e., the 70s. The 80s and 90s. It also began re-broadcasting the local news from studios of Macquarie National News. This increased the sponsorships, upgrading of studios, and launching of new formats. It also upgraded the transmitters of the studios by installing powerful ones.
It improved the quality of the broadcasted radio shows. In September 2019, FM launched a new theme, ‘We’ve Got the Music,’ after passing through many stages of analysis and research. The theme is based on new jingles, which aim to entertain the 45-60 age group. It had also worked upon its advertisement to earn its audience-ship.
Programming
The main presenters of this station are Howdy, Ray McCoy, Debbie G, Dann Missen, Johnny Mac, Scotty McLaren, Emma Bailey, and Adam Parker. The famous programs are up close and Country, and Hottest Australian Country Hits.
Technical Details
The station’s studio situated in 956 meters tall building. The present frequency is 88.9 MHz FM. The effective radiated power is 3,000 watts. The station belongs to the community class.
Contact Details
Address: 20 Darling Street Tamworth
Phone: 02 6766 6342
Email: info@889fmtamworth.com.au
Official Website: https://www.889fmtamworth.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tamworth88.9fm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/88.9fmtamworth/
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