RPP FM

3RPP is a community broadcasting station in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria, Australia.

The radio station was established to provide a local community radio service to the region following the introduction of commercial service 3MP in the late 1970's.

3RPP was initially based at studios located in Octavia Street, Mornington. The building was a former Telecom Australia exchange building, and was located in the centre of a carpark adjoining the nearby Mornington Main Street Shopping Centre.

Initially, 3RPP was licenced to commence services on frequency 94.3 MHz. There were a wide range of programs on 3RPP including specialist music programs, and regular daily breakfast programs and other popular programming including broadcasts from the still operating 21st Century Dance Club in Frankston.

Move to Moorooduc

The radio station was required to move from its Mornington location due to the extensions of the Car Park and the sale of their building to developers.

The new studio locatuion at the then "Moorooduc Cool Stores" provided a stable location for 3RPP's operations to the present day.

Frequency and Translators

The main transmission frequency in the Mornington Peninsula, from a site at Arthur's Seat is 98.7 MHz (400 W), however an additional frequency was allocated in the Frankston City area on 98.3 MHz (10 W) to allow for reception in an otherwise blackspot area.

Relocation

With the planned redevelopment of the Moorooduc Coolstores property, 3RPP has committed to relocate to a new broadcast studio location back to Mornington at newlt renovated community facility at Tanti Park.

References

• 3RPP website [[1]]