tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320330022009-10-18T16:21:02.598+13:00The Radio Heritage Foundation provides an online archive collection of stories about pacific radio history and radio stations plus a broad range of advocacy, research, education, publishing and other programs related to all aspects of pacific radio history.David Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16768479139844667329noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32033002.post-6482132602379850922009-07-03T17:39:00.001+12:002009-07-03T17:39:21.306+12:00

Johny of RAG-FM asks us to tell the world about RAG-FM so here we go:RAG-FM its Top Music Top of the Dial, an LPFM radio stationbroadcasting on the westerly airwaves.Snuggled in the heart of Raglan on the West Coast of the North Islandof New Zealand.Playing heaps of Country, old, new, revamped and popular Classic Rock.Do you remember the 60's Surf Music? We do! We play it! You surf it!Rock'n'Roll

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Rebranded SUBFM 88.3 has surfaced in Tauranga.Based at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, the station is used bystudents studying the certificate in radio broadcasting level 4.You can hear them now at www.subfm.co.nz

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World FM on 88.5 from Tawa, Wellington also recently issued it's ownpromotional postage stamp.I wonder how many other LPFM stations have now done the same. Greatway to get publicity!Local listeners also get to hear World FM in stereo, and if you wantto tune them globally on-line you'll find them at www.worldfm.co.nz.World Music - World Radio - World FM Tawa 88.5

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Auckland's Blockhouse Bay Radio 88.3 FM celebrates 4 years on the airwith this issue of postage stamps featuring Panterra, Penny andShadow, the coolest cats on radio in the country!This example was used on mail to Italy. A great way to getinternational PR.

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A dream come true!Ray Tombs behind the mike at Radio Cindy 107.7 FM, Top of the Dial inRotorua.

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From the School of Design & Humanities at the Bay of PlentyPolytechnic in Tauranga, Sub FM 88.3 broadcasts 100% New Zealandmusic.Pene Montgomery, who co-ordinates the program, says students trainingfor the Certificate of Radio use the station, which is popular oncampus and across town.In Tauranga, Sub FM 88.3 Rocks the Bay!

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One of the nicest things about LPFM in New Zealand is that a growingnumber of schools now have their own radio station.It introduces kids to many future careers, involves the students,teachers, parents and their communities, is entertaining, andfrankly, is grass roots radio at it's best, as it brings a newgeneration of kids into contact with radio.Shane Ngatai, principal [and proud of it] of

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Dan Tate, Station Manager for GOfm 107dot1, a station of theTitirangi Community Radio Trust, sends us this great photo of theirtransmission tower.......yes, this is pretty impressive Dan. There's also a neat little piece of artwork in their trust seal ofoffice, and we're happy to share this as well.GOfm 107dot1 broadcasts to Western Auckland, in particular theTitirangi area, where many a pleasant

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Maybe it's something to do with the shocking mustard color kitchentable that's involved, but MoshBox 106.7 is now on air from aroundHowick in Auckland......and is proudly 'professionally tacky'.Mosh = an agglomeration of different kinds of people gettingtogether, not just to enjoy, but appreciate and support a kind ofmusicBox = the medium or catalyst, bringing people together without themknowing

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The LPFM Radio Guide now lists almost 1,200 entries and iscontinuously updated.Lots of new stations coming 'on' air all the time, so make sure yourstation is listed here and that the info is correct.Warning - all station entries are automatically shown as 'off' airuntil we know for sure that the particular frequency is actuallybroadcasting!So, if you see a station in the LPFM Radio Guide that's '

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KIX-FM 88.7 has been serving Wellington for six years, and has a nice new logo. Check them out at www.kixfm.co.nz today.

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Wellington's MIX 88.3 recently went silent after years of entertaining the central city when their antenna site on Kelburn was lost. Thanks to Edwin Hermann, we can still enjoy a few sounds from the past, and hope they find a new spot along the LPFM dial soon.Zipped mp3s available via radioheritage.net - Sweepers (305kb) + Clips (675kb)

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Radio Redwood in Christchurch celebrates 10 years of LPFM broadcasting in January 2007. That's a long time. From studios in a Mazda van in the front garden to the Radio Redwood Estate, and to a studio equipment list enough to make a commercial station drool. They even have space for 10,000 LPs, and it's not on a hard drive.Congratulations to Radio Redwood 107.5 FM! Well done guys and gals.

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Community Radio Hamilton also uses 106.7FM to reach FM listeners in the central city. Currently celebrating 15 years on 1206AM, they've also produced this cool card designed to attract a new generation of program makers aboard the station. Lara Signal [that's a really good radio name] who handles marketing at the station says listen to them streaming too at www.communityradio.co.nz!

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Proving that country music is a popular niche format, Auckland based TLC Radio: www.countrymusic.net.nz The Little Country Radio with a BIG HEART has just opened its 6th station, with 88.1 FM now broadcasting to the Rangitikei district from Marton. Thanks to Peter Shaw for updating us with this news, and for sharing the country inspired TLC Radio logo.

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The New Zealand LPFM Radio Guide at www.radioheritage.net has been updated to include new stations and details on which stations are currently active.There are now almost 950 separate station and frequency entries, and we expect to pass the 1000 mark in a few months as more stations continue to come on air along the dial and around the country.FAQ1 My station is still shown as inactive or

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George FM designs print ads to capture station 'vibe'.These are some recent examples of work from their graphic artist team...and we look forward to sharing more from George FM in the future.Got print ads at your station? Showcase them for FREE here!

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On October 3 2006, the following changes for New Zealand LPFM broadcasters were announced:Power increase to 1 watt effective immediatelyLower LPFM frequencies to change to 87.5 MHz – 88.4 MHz [effectively 88.3]New commercial and other licenses will be granted in the 88.4 MHz-88.8 MHz range. The new 87.5-88.3 MHz frequency range takes effect January 1 2009, unless existing land mobile licensees

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The Radio Heritage Foundation is (very shortly) launching the first online searchable guide to New Zealand's very active Low Powered FM (LPFM) radio station market.Since the 1990's, New Zealanders have been able to create their own low power FM radio stations and begin freely broadcasting on a narrow range of frequencies. Commonly called the 'guardband', these frequencies are at the top and

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