2CBA

Radio station
name = Sydney's 103.2 (2CBA)
airdate = March 5 1979
frequency = 103.2 MHz FM
area = Sydney
format = Christian Radio
slogan = "More To The Music"
"Sharing The Love"
"Passion For Life"
owner = Christian Broadcasting Association
callsign_meaning = 2 = New South WalesChristian Broadcasting Association

2CBA (identified on air and in print as Sydney's 103.2) is a Christian radio station in Sydney, Australia, transmitting on the FM dial at 103.2 MHz. Founded by the Rev. Vernon Turner, it commenced broadcasting on March 5, 1979 and cemented itself as Australia's first Christian FM radio station.

It provides a mix of contemporary Christian and mainstream music. Its programming also includes bible readings, morning devotionals, short Christian spots, as well as audio-streaming of church services each Sunday from St. Thomas' North Sydney and St. John's in Parramatta.

2CBA relocated from Five Dock to its current studios in Seven Hills (formerly owned by radio station 2WS) and was renamed "FM103.2" in 2002, with the tag-line "The Heart of Sydney".

At 7:10:32am on 2007-09-19, the station revealed "Heart 103.2" as its new identity. The unveiling was done by breakfast presenters Aaron Wright & Jarrod Graetz and included a lengthy audio presentation, detailing the station's history and also briefly covering their future direction. [Christian Broadcasting Association (2007-09-19). [http://www.fm1032.com.au/News-Detail.asp?cid=5&navid=5&NewsID=1128 Sydney's All New Heart 103.2.] Accessed on 2007-09-19.] . Shortly after the launch of this new identity, 2CBA was legally challenged by Macquarie Regional RadioWorks in relation to the use of the name "Heart", which MRRW claimed as a trademark for their network of stations in Tasmania. 2CBA decided not to fight the challenge in the interest of good financial stewardship, and instead rebranded itself as "Sydney's 103.2".

Programming

National Nine News

On Monday 7th July, 2008 Sydney's 1032 begin a simulcast of the National Nine News. It is on-air on Sydney's 1032 on weeknights (Monday-Friday) @ 6pm. During Ad breaks Drive Announcer Ray Kington brings in Sydney's traffic scams on reporting on the traffic around the Sydney Area. Between 3pm-6pm Sydney's 1032 puts on Live ads reporting a handful of the news headlines that will be on the news on that night.

Aaron & Dan Breakfast Show

The Breakfast show is hosted by Aaron & Dan. They have segments such as the Mini Wheel of Mystery, Ladies & Gentlemen & many more. Their show goes from 6:00am - 9:00am every weekday. You have the chance to win prizes as well. This show is a great Christian breakfast show where you & your children won't hear anything bad.

Other programs

On Saturday nights - from 9pm to 1am - Andrew Morris hosts FRESH, which takes a look at today's best Christian youth music and a message with an edge.

On Sunday nights - from 8pm until 11pm - Sheridan Voysey hosts Open House, a nationally-broadcast live talkback show exploring life, faith and culture.

The [http://www.fm1032.com.au/ Sydney's 103.2 website] offers podcasts of recent interviews on Breakfast, Mornings, Nights and Open House, as well as various segments including Morning Devotions, Time With God.

Weekdays

Weekends

References

ee also

*List of Australian radio stations

External links

* [http://www.fm1032.com.au/ Sydney's 103.2 Website]
* [http://www.freshradio.net/ FRESH Website]
* [http://theopenhouse.net.au/ OPEN HOUSE Website]
* [http://www.fm1032.com.au/ListenLive.asp INSPIRE Praise & Worship Music 24/7]