Switch 1197
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| City of license | Brisbane, Queensland |
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| Broadcast area | Brisbane RA1 ([1]) |
| Branding | Switch 1197 |
| Frequency | 1197 kHz AM |
| First air date | 7 April 2003[1] |
| Format | Rhythmic |
| Language | mostly English |
| Power | 1,000 watts daytime 500 watts nighttime |
| Transmitter coordinates | 27°30′55″S 152°59′52″E / 27.51528°S 152.99778°E |
| Callsign meaning | 4 = Queensland Brisbane Interactive |
| Owner | Brisbane Interactive Radio Group, Inc. |
| Website | www.switch1197.com |
Switch 1197 (call sign: 4BI) is a community broadcast radio station operated by Brisbane Interactive Radio Group Inc. which is a community based not-for-profit youth organisation based in Brisbane Queensland, Australia.
Like other community radio stations that are located in the Brisbane licence area, Switch 1197 broadcasts on DAB+ Digital Radio, with the majority of its programming being that of a simulcast of its main terrestrial programming output.
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[edit] History
Brisbane Interactive Radio Group Inc was founded in 1998, and was granted a series of temporary radio broadcasting licences, allowing shared transmissions with other aspirant broadcasters on 97.3 MHz.
In 2001, the 97.3 MHz frequency was auctioned to the (Australian Radio Network in association with DMG Radio Australia), by the Australian Broadcasting Authority.
In 2002, the Australian Broadcasting Authority, granted a high powered FM community licence to Christian broadcaster 96five Family FM on 96.5 MHz, and a high powered AM community licence to BIRGI on 1197 kHz.[2]
Switch 1197 began test transmissions in late 2002 and began full time broadcasting at 8am on 7 April 2003, identifying as i-1197. From this period of time until January 2005, the station broadcast an uninhibited range of music genres and programming, with a slight focus on Top 40 music.
From January 2005, the station was re-branded to the programming format based upon its predecessor, Switch FM, focusing on playing a more Rhythmic format, which has remained to this day.
From September 2011, Brisbane Interactive Radio Group Inc voted in a new board, which revitalised the station with a new brand, new sound, new programs and a new scope.
[edit] Audio Streaming
in 2004, Switch 1197 was the first radio station in Australia to stream with aacPlus technology and it continues to provide both near CD quality (64kbps) and Mobile (32kbps) compatible streams, as well as a 128k MP3 stream.
In 2007, Switch 1197 was added to the Internode Broadband Radio Streams that are provided by Australian ISP Internode.
[edit] Programming
The stations general weekday daytime programming contains a Rhythmic music mix, with various announcers presenting entertaining and informative pieces. Various information segments are also aired, most with a specific focus (e.g. Local Events, Community Services and News among others).
The stations night-time and weekend programming focuses on more specialist musical and information programming of various styles. With the addition of Digital Radio, the station has begun to offer a wider choice in programming, with some content found only on the DAB+ Digital stream.
Some of the local specialist music based programming the station broadcasts includes:
- Smash One Out - A program devoted to the latest trends in alternative and indie music with Ash & Zac.
- Yellow Brick Roads - Moses presents a weekly show on electronic experimental alternative music.
- Oz Music Hour - 100% Aussie, 100% Awesome - Bindi presents Australian artists, music, interviews and special guests every weekend.
- Get Your Queer On - A community show for the LGBTI community with news, music, special guests and interviews with Bindi & Kizz.
- Voices of Samoa - A series of cultural programs each week from local Samoan community.
Switch 1197 also broadcasts specialist programs produced from other sources within Australia, including:
- SoulGood - A house music program produced by Bill Fragos from Fresh FM Adelaide.
- Global Trance - A trance music program produced by DJ Contagious from Fresh FM Adelaide.
- Clubbers Drive - A club and DJ mix program produced by DJ Brendan and Steve Hart from Fresh FM Adelaide.
Also, a number of music programs produced internationally, including:
- Global Dance Session - A program produced by Brian Cheetham, which features a weekly DJ guest mix.
- MC Mario's Mixdown - A countdown of the top ten dance songs from North America.
The station also has a number of specialty information and entertainment based programming. Locally, this includes:
- Social Sundayz - A program that reviews the role social media has played in the world during the past week.
- Switched On Brisbane - A program with all thats happening in Brisbane, observations and chat.
- The Tech Team - A program focused on providing news, reviews, opinions and thoughts on new, emerging and changing technologies.
- The Wrap-Up - A weekly preview of the sporting action for the upcoming weekend.
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