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4FRB
Broadcast areaBrisbane RA1 ([1])
Frequency96.5 MHz FM
Branding96five
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerFamily Radio Ltd
History
First air date
November 1, 2001 (2001-11-01)[1]
Call sign meaning
4 = Queensland
Family
Radio
Brisbane
Technical information
ERP12,000 watts
HAAT283 m[2]
Transmitter coordinates
27°27′47″S 152°56′49″E / 27.46306°S 152.94694°E / -27.46306; 152.94694
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

96five (call sign: 4FRB) is a community broadcast radio station operated by Family Radio Ltd in Brisbane, Australia. The radio stations continued operation is supported by sponsorship, fundraising and pledges.

Programming

The radio station is an "independent" community christian broadcasting station. Similar to radio stations in Melbourne Light FM and Sydney's Hope 103.2, Family FM has moved towards a mainstream sound and outward appearance, both in terms of product (programming) and branding.

The music and programming style strongly resembles that offered by Commercial Radio stations in these markets. The radio stations have a fully paid programming and administrative staff, and very limited opportunities are available for volunteers or direct community participation.

Family FM, in a manner similar to other capital city Christian operated radio stations, presents mainstream artists, along side typical commercial radio elements such as Traffic Updates, Promotional Cars and Give-aways, Cash Give-aways, however offer very limited time to Christian program material.

The chritian program material that the station does present is infused into what would be normally considered regular programming. Short 30 and 60 second spots promoting christian ethics and values are occasionally placed between songs.

Longer programs, such as Insight For Living is placed in a timeslot unlikely to attract interest or criticism, and is heard from 5.30am to 6am Monday to Friday. Other longer programs are placed early on Sunday mornings. The remainder of the station's output emulates commercial radio formats, similar in Brisbane to 97.3 FM

The radio station, rather than promoting what it DOES do, places emphasis on what is DOESNOT do. To demonstrate this point, the radio station stakes its position as NOT providing material to offend, or that is considered inappropriate to a wider christian oriented audience.

Self description

Family FM (also identified as 96five) describes itself as being a "family-friendly broadcaster", with programming content that is suitable for all ages.

The stations music playlist, consists of both contemporary Christian artists, and also mainstream artists. The station guarantees that listeners will hear no bad language or questionable content.

96five also features numerous family tips throughout the day, and a number of specialty programs such as Focus on the Family and Talking life that deal with Christian, Mental health and family issues. These segments are each no longer than a couple of minutes.

The station also conducts regular Outside Broadcasts at various events and locations, examples include Primary Schools, The Royal Brisbane Show Ekka and at feature open days, and from business as part of sponsorship packages. Regular segments with positive messages are also aired from a number of family and ministry figures.

Studios

Family FM is based in the northern Brisbane suburb Alderly, in a shared facility with Cornerstone Christian Church, The priceless life center and Harvest Rain Theater company. Their on-air block includes three studios, made up of an on air studio, back-up/recording studio and dedicated news room and studio. All three studios use automated music play-out software.

96five broadcasts from Broadcast Park, a shared broadcast facility on Mt. Coot-tha, which can be seen clearly from the Alderley studio complex.

Similar Radio Stations interstate

Christian Radio in this format and style is provided by separate organisations in:

96five Schedule (Weekdays)

Show Presenters Time
Insight For Living Chuck Swindoll 5.30am to 6am
The Family Show Liam Renton, Robbie 'The Gentle Giant' & Vanessa Gibson 6:00am to 9:00am
Mornings Malcolm Pollard 9:00am to 1:00pm
Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson 10:00am to 10:30am
Afternoons Katie Clift 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Seven News Simulcast Rod Young, Kay McGrath (News), Pat Welsh / Ben Davis / Rohan Welsh / Shane Webcke (Sport). John Schulter (Weather) 6:00pm to 6:30pm
The Family Show 'Re-Shown' Liam Renton, Robbie 'The Gentle Giant' & Vanessa Gibson 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Nite Alive Scott McDonald 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson 10:00pm to 10:30pm
Behind The Music Beth Doyle 10:30pm to 11:00pm
Positive Music Overnight 11:00pm to 5:30am

96five Schedule (Saturday)

Show Presenter Time
Saturday Breakfast Leanne McDougall 6:00am to 10:00am
Positive Music Mix 10:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday Afternoons Beth Doyle 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Seven News Simulcast Sharyn Ghidella (News), Rohan Welsh / Ben Davis / Shane Webcke (Sport), Talitha Cummins (Weather), Liz Cantor (Surf & Beach) 6:00pm to 6:30pm
The Hot 25 Countdown Liam Renton 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Brisbane By Request Josh & Bec 8:30pm to late

96five Schedule (Sunday)

Show Presenter Time
Positive Music Overnight 12:00am to 6:00am
Sunday Celebration Alex Milne 6:00am to 9:00am
Family Worship Billy Diehm 9:00am to 9:30am
History Makers Matt Prater 9:30am to 10:00am
Praise & Worship Music 10:00am to 12:00pm
Positive Music Mix 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Seven News Simulcast Sharyn Ghidella (News), Pat Welsh / Rohan Welsh / Ben Davis / Shane Webcke (Sport), Talitha Cummins (Weather) 6:00pm to 6.30pm
Positive Music Mix 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Talking Life Peter Janetzski 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Positive Music Mix 10:00pm to 12:00am

Community Outreach

The radio station organises and liases with a number of community outreach programs and initiatives through its ministry.

  • Cool Choices - A program designed for High School Students to teach them about making positive life choices.
  • Free Food Appeal - An initiative that provides an organisation or family with a free amount of donated food.
  • The Street Machines - Where the radio station sends out its promotional vehicle with prizes, to various locations, twice a day.
  • Elevation CDs - The station creates a CD of positive music, gathered from its playlists. These are occasionally handed out for free, as part of other initiatives.

References

  1. ^ http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic031_community_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf
  2. ^ HAAT estimated from http://www.itu.int/SRTM3/ using EHAAT.

See also

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