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Keppel FM

Coordinates: 23°07′53″S 150°44′30″E / 23.1313°S 150.7416°E / -23.1313; 150.7416
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Keppel FM (4NAG)
Keppel FM van, 2022
Broadcast areaCapricorn Coast
Frequency91.3 MHz
BrandingYOUR VOICE on the Capricorn Coast
Programming
Formatcommunity
Ownership
Owner
  • (NAG Radio Broadcasting Association Inc[1])
History
Founded1998
First air date
20 August 1999 (1999-08-20)[1]
Former names
Radio NAG; 4NAG
Call sign meaning
Nick, Andre, Graham
Links
Websitewww.keppelfm.org.au
Keppel FM studio at the Yeppoon Community Centre, 2022

Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM; call sign: 4NAG) is an Australian community radio station located in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]

The station commenced transmission as Radio NAG on 20 August 1999 broadcasting from a room at Yeppoon State High School to communities along the Capricorn Coast on 91.3 FM.[1] With the help of Livingstone Shire Council, the station soon after established their permanent studios at the Yeppoon Community Centre in John Street.[2]

Programming broadcast by Keppel FM consists predominantly of live and pre-recorded local shows which are presented by a diverse team of volunteer announcers who vary in age and cultural backgrounds.[4]

Originally broadcasting as "Radio NAG", the station relaunched in 2014 when it began branding itself with its official callsign, 4NAG.[5]

The original NAG acronym was an homage to the station's founders, Nick Saunders, Andre Soarez and Graham Channells who first discussed the viability of establishing a community radio station in Yeppoon during a game of darts.[6]

The station used its annual open day in 2014 as an opportunity to officially unveil its name and revamped programming line-up. Special guests included Livingstone Shire mayor Bill Ludwig and television personality Peter Byrne who cut a ceremonial ribbon with president of Capricorn Coast Community Radio, Cherie Furness.[5]

During National Volunteers Week in 2016, it was revealed 4NAG would be one of thirty-six local Central Queensland community organisations to receive a share in $150,000 of Federal Government funding. It was announced the station would be receiving $5,000.[7]

The station was nominated in the Excellence in Ethnic and Multicultural Engagement category at the 2016 CBAA Awards,[8] but lost to Brisbane's 4EB.[9]

Keppel FM studio at Yeppoon Community Centre, 2022

The station underwent a further rebranding in 2019, renaming itself Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM).[2]

A Keppel FM spokesperson said it was felt that the time had come to change the station's name to a more recognisable name which had a closer association with the Capricorn Coast, particularly with the station finding a wider audience with online streaming.[2]

An open day was held on 26 October 2019 to celebrate the station's new identity.[2]

In 2019, the station had 15 on air presenters.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Community Radio Broadcasting Licences" (PDF). Australian Communications and Media Authority. Australian Government. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022. Licensee: NAG RADIO BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION INC; Service commenced: 20/08/1999
  2. ^ a b c d e f Bowman, Trish (9 October 2019). "No more nagging for KeppelFM". The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  3. ^ Station profile: 4NAG Archived 16 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  4. ^ 4NAG Shows Archived 14 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, 4NAG website. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b Cap Coast community radio launches 'new look and sound' Capricorn Coast Mirror via The Morning Bulletin, 24 July 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2016
  6. ^ Icon broadcasts diversity, Sophie Jackson, The Morning Bulletin, 18 January 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  7. ^ 36 CQ community groups share in $150,000 worth of grants, Matty Holdsworth, The Morning Bulletin, 19 May 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  8. ^ 2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards Announced, Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 26 July 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016
  9. ^ National Community Radio Awards Winners Announced, Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 12 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016

23°07′53″S 150°44′30″E / 23.1313°S 150.7416°E / -23.1313; 150.7416