- Light FM
Infobox Radio station
name = 89.9 Light FM
city =Melbourne ,Australia
area =Melbourne
branding = 89.9 Light FM
slogan = "GoodFriends , GreatMusic , and a Message ofHope "
airdate =December 19 2001
frequency = 89.9 MHz FM
format =Christian Contemporary
PopAdult Contemporary
Community Focus Radio
power =
erp = 56kW
class = Community
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns =
owner = Light FM Inc.
webcast = [http://www.lightfm.com.au/pages/listen/listen.php Listen Online]
website = [http://www.lightfm.com.au/pages/home/home.php Light FM 89.9]Light FM (call sign: 3TSC) is an employment and voluntary based
Christian community radio station inMelbourne ,Australia . It broadcasts on 89.9 FM from studios in Mont Albert and a transmitter onMount Dandenong .History
The station's beginnings can be traced to 1977 when Melbourne Christian Radio was foundedcite web|author= Light FM|title= LightFM History |url= http://www2.lightfm.com.au/pages/about/history.php |Accessdate=2007-05-07] It conducted test broadcasts in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as
3MGR before purchasing air time on commercial station 3DB, which is now known as Mix 101.1.The organisation that runs Light FM was formerly called Triple Seven Communications. They conducted a three month temporary broadcast in late 2001 and was informed in December of that year that they were the successful for one of the four community licenses available from the Australian Broadcasting Authority, now the
Australian Communications and Media Authority cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aba/newspubs/radio_tv/licensing/documents/melbourne_cytradio.pdf |title=Allocation of four community radio broadcasting licences for Melbourne |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Authority |accessdate=2007-05-07 |format=pdf |pages= 188] . Light FM began full time permanent broadcasting on Sunday December 1 2002. cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/WEBWR/_assets/main/LIB100052/lic031_community_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |title= Community RadioBroadcasting Licences|accessdate=2007-05-07 |date= 2006-12-19 |format= pdf|work= |publisher= Australian Communications and Media Authroity|pages= 27]Initiatives
National Nine News SimulcastAn exclusive simulcast of the National Nine News at 6pm with
Peter Hitchener andJo Hall airs at 6pm every night of the week, except if the Nine Network is coveringCricket . The newsreader for that night chat with LightFM every afternoon at 4:30, previewing the bulletin at 6.Careline
The Light FM Careline is a supportive service for people that need
prayer , an explanation ofChristianity , or simply an understanding ear. Where requested callers can be referred to a local church. TheLord Mayor ’s Charitable Fund has assisted with the operating costs of the Careline in2003 ,2004 and2005 .Music
Christian
Light FM play a wide array of music of both
Christian andsecular .Christian music on the station is generally a mixture of pop,modern rock , and gospel. These include songs from such artists asRebecca St James ,Switchfoot ,Casting Crowns ,Newsboys , andRachael Lampa . Light FM play 40%Christian music not including Christian songs frommainstream artists such asMary Mary andU2 .Mainstream
Light FM generally play a mix of
adult contemporary music. This makes up the other 60% of the music in which they play. This quite often results in the station playing songs from the Billboard 100 Adult Contemporary. These include songs fromLeona Lewis ,Colbie Caillat , andMichael Buble . They also include music from thetop 40 Australian andUS singles charts, such asTimbaland ,Natalie Gauci ,Kelly Clarkson ,Avril Lavigne andAlicia Keys . However still play a variety of pop and Soft rock songs from the 1990's and early 2000's. These includeNelly Furtado ,No Mercy ,Mariah Carey ,Guy Sebastian ,Coldplay andShannon Noll .Oldies
Light FM also play "Light Classics". Although this term isn't used regularly, they include songs from artists such as
Rick Astley ,Mr Mister , andThe Police chedule
Monday-Thursday
unday
This schedule is subject to change without notice.
The full [http://www.lightfm.com.au/pages/program/program.php Program Grid] is available for view on the [http://www.lightfm.com.au 89.9 Light FM] - Official WebsiteAt all other times the station uses an automated play list.
voice tracking is commonly used.References
See also
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Contemporary Christian Airplay panel External links
* [http://lightfm.com.au Official Website]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=78309762 The Green Room on Myspace]
* [http://christianityworks.com Christianity Works]
* [http://families.org.au/ Focus on the Family Australia]
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