3GG
| Broadcast area | Gippsland & Latrobe Valley |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 531 KHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Resonate Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | 18 May 1937[1] |
Call sign meaning | 3 = VIC 'GG' - Greater Gippsland |
| Technical information | |
| Class | Commercial |
| Power | 5 kiloWatts |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.3gg.com.au |
3GG is a regional adult contemporary radio station that operates in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It was owned and operated by RG Capital before being acquired by the then newly formed Macquarie Regional RadioWorks before their sale to Resonate Broadcasters in March 2008.
The station broadcasts on 531 on the AM band. The station started in 1937, then known as 3UL, named after the town from which it broadcast, Warragul. It changed its name to 3GG on November 4, 1989 with the "GG" standing for Greater Gippsland.
While the transmitter location has always remained on Brandy Creek Road just north of Warragul, the studio location has over the years changed from Warragul to Traralgon and back to Warragul at its current location of 31 Warragul-Korumburra Rd Warragul.
History
Up until 2002, 3GG was the main radio station of the area and kept up with the modern trends in music and broadcasting flavour. With the introduction of mainstream FM stations in the area, 3GG changed its format to a more easy listening and talk radio format. The modern format moved to the FM band with the introduction of Sea FM on the frequency of 94.3 MHz broadcasting from Allambee in the hills of the Strzelecki Ranges to the South of Warragul. Sea FM and 3GG was part of the RG Capital Radio, before RG Capital sold their regional stations to Macquarie Regional RadioWorks in 2004 and Sea FM then changed to Star FM. 3SEA is still broadcasting on 94.3 MHz from its location in Allambee as well as operating a low power translator on 97.9 MHz into the Latrobe Valley from Tyers, north of Traralgon.
After many years as serving as the station's resident engineer, Greg Spencer moved into the role of General Manager in early 2008, upon the sale of 3GG from MACSC to Resonate Broadcasting.
3GG is one of the few remaining AM stations in the area to broadcast in Motorola C-QUAM AM stereo.
Previous owners and 2008 sale
Include:
| Year | Owner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | RG Capital (Reg Grundy) | |
| 2005–2008 | Then: Macquarie Regional RadioWorks, Now: Macquarie Southern Cross Media | Resonate Broadcasting. |
| 2008-present | Resonate Broadcasting |
The sale of 3GG was primarily due to the changes to federal laws relating to media ownership, and the acquisition of Southern Cross 10. Legally, MACSC had to sell off one of its broadcast licenses to comply with the federal law. It is alleged that there was an original buyer for 3GG who pulled out of the sale at the last minute, and the station was offered to Australian Radio guru's Guy Dobson & Rex Morris from Austereo at a very reduced price in order to comply with the federal law before a specified date.
The newly-formed Resonate Broadcasting also acquired another former MACSC station located in Charters Towers, Qld.
Schedules
Monday - Friday schedule
| Time | Show Name | DJ's | Local/Networked | Ad Freq | News Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 am-10:00 am | Deaksy & Meag's Big Breaky | Andrew Deak and Megan Harris | Local | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
| 10:00 am-11:00 am | Blackers and Burchell | John Blackman and Jenni Burchell | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 11:00 am–1:00 pm | The Long Lunch | Jenni Burchell | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 1:00 pm–4:00 pm | Afternoons Robbie Smith | Robbie Smith | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 4:00 pm–7:00 pm | Dan & Ken | Dan Lyons & Ken | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 7:00 pm–10:00 pm | 30 Something | Kim | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | N/A after 7 pm news |
| 10:00 pm–4:00 am | Talking Back The Night | Christian | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 1 hour |
Friday schedule (during AFL season only)
| Time | Show Name | DJ's | Local/Networked | Ad Freq | News Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 am-10:00 am | Deaksy & Meag's Big Breaky | Andrew Deak and Megan Harris | Local | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
| 10:00 am-11:00 am | Blackers and Burchell | John Blackman and Jenni Burchell | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 11:00 am–1:00 pm | The Long Lunch | Jenni Burchell | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 1:00 pm–4:00 pm | Afternoons Robbie Smith | Robbie Smith | Local | 40 minutes ad-free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| 4:00 pm–7:00 pm | Dan & Ken | Dan Lyons & Ken | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 7:00 pm–12:00 am | AFL Football | AFL Live | Networked | 15 minutes | N/A after 6 pm news |
| 12:00 am–6:00 am | Talking Back The Night | Christian | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 10:00 pm & midnight |
Saturday schedule
| Time | Show Name | DJ's | Local/Networked | Ad Freq | News Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am-7:00 am | Behind The Wheel (radio show) Weekly | Joel Helmes | Networked | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 7:00 am-8:00 am | Buy - Swap - Sell | Andrew "Deaksy" Deak / Richard Pollard | Local | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 8:00 am-noon | Weekend Kickstart | Andrew "Deaksy" Deak / Robbie Smith | Local | 40 minutes add free, 3 commercial breaks | 60 minutes |
| noon–6:00 pm | Max Music Weekends / AFL Footy Coverage | Richard Clarke / 3MMM Team | Networked | 20 minutes / Durning Quarters | 60 minutes / NA |
| 6:00 pm–midnight | Saturday Night Party Mix | N/A | Networked | N/A | N/A |
Sunday schedule
| Time | Show Name | DJ's | Local/Networked | Ad Freq | News Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am-8:00 am | Health Matters | Dr John D'Arcy | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 8:00 am–10:00 apm | My Generation (Repeat) | Jonothan Coleman | Syndicated (MCM Entertainment) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 10:00 am–noon | Better Homes & Gardens | Joanna Grigs | Syndicated (MCM Entertainment) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| noon–6:00 pm | Max Music Weekends / AFL Football Coverage | Richard Clarke / AFL Live Team | Networked (from Albury / AFL Live) | 0 minutes / During quarter breaks | 60 minutes / N/A |
| 6:00 pm–8:00 pm | My Generation (Latest) | Jonothan Coleman | Syndicated (MCM Entertainment) | 20 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 8:00 pm–10:00 pm | Sunday Night Groovies | Kim | Networked (from Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | N/A |
| 10:00 pm–3:00 am | Talking Back The Night | Jamie McDonald | Networked (From Gold Coast) | 20 minutes | 1 hour |
Previous slogans
Feeling Good
The Heart Of Gippsland
The Power
First On The Dial
Classic Hits
Former announcers
There have been hundreds of talented announcers that have worked at the station throughout its broadcasting life.
Please allow this list to grow by contributing to it.
Brackets indicate last known whereabouts.
3UL
Donald Kilgour (now a member of Victorian Parliament)
John Vertigan (retired and living in the U.S)
Madeleine Burke
Ron Bond
Peter Leslie (Music Director & Breakfast Announcer 2DU Dubbo)
Keith McGowan (3AW Melbourne) [2]
Ken Austin
Andy Johns
Daniel Gunn (96fm)
Stuart Baker (soundaudiosolutions.com.au)
Bob Cornish
Brendan Atchison
Peter Landy [3]
David Font (2AAAFM Wagga Wagga) [2]
Max Taylor
Mark Vale
Tony Osler
Peter O'Callaghan (3MP)
Peter Grace
Ashley Malone
Greg Allen (TR-FM and Gold 1242)
Ron Burke (3AW)
Steve Murphy (2GB)
Andrew Ogilvie
3GG
Daniel Gunn (96fm)
Toni Pippicelli (Nova 969, Sydney)[4]
Diana Simons (Australian Traffic Network)
Pat Penneta (3AW)
Amanda Penneta (3AW)
Fi Fi Box [Fiona] (7's Sunrise)
James Clothier
Jenni Burchell.
Darren Harding
Kate Neubaur
Jon Martin (Nelson Bay, semi-retired)
Steve O'Halloran (Regional Mediaworks Melbourne)
Lauren Setches (Ace Network, Hamilton)
Brendan McIntosh (Ace Network, Hamilton)
Mike Harris
Andy Johns
Greg Allen (TR-FM and Gold 1242)
Nick Swanson
Steve Woods (3GG's first Program Director)(MCM Media)
Mark Vale
Simon Diaz
Belinda King
Steve Mac (McNamara) (Light FM)
Mark Hyland (K-Rock)
References
- ^ "OPENING OF STATION 3UL WARRAGUL". The Argus. Wednesday 19 May 1937. p. 12. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b www.melbourneobserver.com.au/keith50bb.pdf
- ^ "A Salute To Peter Landy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-22.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.radioinfo.com.au/faces_item.php?who=39
External links
- 3GG official website
- [1] website of parent company.