2EC
Encyclopedia
2EC is a radio station broadcasting to the South Coast of New South Wales
, Australia, specifically the local government areas of Eurobodalla and Bega Valley
. It is owned by East Coast Radio Pty. Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Grant Broadcasters
.
Weekend programming includes the 2EC Fishing Show, The Narooma Juice Hour, Real Estate Show and the 2EC Sports Show. Networked music programs 'Cover To Cover' and 'My Generation' are heard Saturday & Sunday Mornings. The station is unique in NSW in that it takes both NRL and AFL coverage, possibly owing to its position near the Victorian border. AFL is heard Saturday Afternoon (via 3AW), whilst NRL is covered Friday Night and Sunday afternoons (via 2GB).
Power FM South Coast is a sister station, playing contemporary hit music.
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia, specifically the local government areas of Eurobodalla and Bega Valley
Bega Valley
Bega Valley Shire is located on the south-eastern coastline of New South Wales and extends from Bermagui in the north to the Victorian border in the south. It includes the towns of Bega, Tathra, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Wolumla, Cobargo, Bemboka, Pambula, Pambula Beach, Towamba and the former whaling...
. It is owned by East Coast Radio Pty. Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Grant Broadcasters
Grant Broadcasters
Grant Broadcasters is an Australian regional radio network that also includes a small number of metropolitan radio stations. It is a privately owned company, held by Janet Cameron and her family. The company was started by Cameron's father, Walter Grant in the 1970s.-CHR/Rock:*Hot 100 100.1 FM and...
.
Frequencies
- 765 AM- Bega ValleyBega ValleyBega Valley Shire is located on the south-eastern coastline of New South Wales and extends from Bermagui in the north to the Victorian border in the south. It includes the towns of Bega, Tathra, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Wolumla, Cobargo, Bemboka, Pambula, Pambula Beach, Towamba and the former whaling...
and surrounds. Can be heard throughout most of the coverage area, and along the coastline for great distances. Transmitter is located at Kalaru. - 1584 AM- Narooma town and immediate surrounds. Because of the low power used by this translator, it can only be heard around 30 km distant. Transmitter is located just outside Narooma.
- 105.5 FM- EdenEden, New South WalesEden is a coastal town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The town, south of the state capital Sydney near the border with Victoria, is located between Nullica Bay to the south and Calle Calle Bay, the northern reach of Twofold Bay, and built on undulating land adjacent to a...
and surrounds. Transmitting 1 kW from Bimmil Hill near Eden, the translator covers Merimbula, Eden and Mallacoota (VIC) adequately. In exceptional atmospheric conditions, this transmitter can cover much of the 2EC license area, and has been heard as far north as Sydney. - 105.9 FM- Eurobodalla local government area, plus some towns in the southern Shoalhaven such as Bawley Point and Lake Tabourie. Transmits at 20 kW (directional pattern) from Mt. Wandera west of Moruya. In good atmospheric conditions, the transmitter can be heard in the Bega Valley region, as well as north to the Shoalhaven and Illawarra. The transmission has been heard as far north as Buladelah on the NSW north coast.
Programming
The station airs an Adult Contemporary/Talk format, playing music from the 60s to today. In contrast to many radio stations in regional Australia, 2EC airs very little networked programming. A focus on the community is evident, with segments such as 'Lost and Found', 'Pet Petrol', 'Jobfile' and 'Community Contact' featuring throughout the day. Discussions about local events and issues are held regularly, and local news is heard most hours. The station is automated overnight (6 PM to 6 AM).On Air Lineup (Weekdays)
- Kimmi Saker- 6 AM to 7.30 AM
- Kimmi Saker & Pete Diskon- 7.30 to 9 AM
- Steve Price- 9 AM to 12 noon
- Networked News/National Rural News/Local News- 12 noon to 12:30 PM
- Pete Diskon- 12:30 PM to 3 PM
- Paul Rands- 3 PM to 6 PM
Weekend programming includes the 2EC Fishing Show, The Narooma Juice Hour, Real Estate Show and the 2EC Sports Show. Networked music programs 'Cover To Cover' and 'My Generation' are heard Saturday & Sunday Mornings. The station is unique in NSW in that it takes both NRL and AFL coverage, possibly owing to its position near the Victorian border. AFL is heard Saturday Afternoon (via 3AW), whilst NRL is covered Friday Night and Sunday afternoons (via 2GB).
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Sydney (NRL coverage)
Power FM South Coast is a sister station, playing contemporary hit music.