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{{short description|Adult contemporary radio station in Townsville, Queensland}}
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{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
|name =
| name = Triple M Townsville
|image = 102.3_Triple_M_Townsville_Logo.png
| logo = 102.3 Triple M Townsville_Logo.png
|city =
| city = [[Townsville]], [[Queensland]]
|area = Townsville RA1 [http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_545.pdf]
| area = Townsville RA1 [http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_545.pdf]
|branding = 102.3 Triple M
| branding =
| frequency = {{frequency|102.3|MHz}}
|slogan = ''Townsville's Greatest Hits from the 80s to Now''
|frequency =
| translator =
|translator =
| repeater = {{Ubl
|repeater = 92.3 FM [[Mt Inkerman, Queensland|Mt Inkerman]]
| 92.3 FM [[Mount Inkerman]]
98.3 FM [[Bowen, Queensland|Bowen]]
| 98.3 FM [[Bowen, Queensland|Bowen]]
}}
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|share =
| airdate =
|share as of =
| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
|share source =
| language = English
|format = [[Adult Contemporary]]
| power = 20 kW
|language = English
| erp = 100 kW
|power =100kw ERP
| haat =
|erp =
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| coordinates =
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| callsign_meaning = '''4'''{{Snd}} Queensland<br />Derived from former callsign; '''TO'''wnsville
|class =
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| former_callsigns = 4TOFM
|facility_id =
| former_frequencies = 1170&nbsp;kHz, 780&nbsp;kHz, 774&nbsp;kHz
|coordinates =
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| affiliations = [[Triple M]]
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|callsign_meaning = '''4''' - Queensland<br />Derived from former callsign; '''TO'''wnsville
| owner = [[Southern Cross Austereo]]
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|former_callsigns =4TOFM
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| licensee =
|former_frequencies =1170Khz, 780Khz, 774KHz
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| sister_stations = [[4TSV|hit103.1]]
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|affiliations = [[Triple M LocalWorks#LocalWorks|LocalWorks]]
|owner = [[Southern Cross Austereo]]
| webcast =
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| website = {{official website|www.triplem.com.au/townsville}}
|licensee =
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|sister_stations = [[4TSV|hit103.1]]
|webcast =
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|website = [http://www.triplem.com.au/townsville]
}}
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'''102.3 Triple M''' (ACMA callsign: '''4TOO''') is an Australian radio station in Queensland. Owned and operated as part of [[Southern Cross Austereo]]'s Triple M network, it broadcasts an [[adult contemporary]] format to [[Townsville, Queensland]]. First broadcast in 1931 on 1170 [[kHz]] [[AM radio|AM]], later 780 kHz,<!--date yet to be found--> then became 774 kHz in the 1978 shakeup when all AM transmitters were shuffled into the 9kHz spacing regime.
'''Triple M Townsville''' (ACMA callsign: '''4TOO''') is an Australian radio station in [[Queensland]]. Owned and operated as part of [[Southern Cross Austereo]]'s [[Triple M]] network, it broadcasts an [[adult contemporary]] format to [[Townsville]]. First broadcast in 1931 on 1170&nbsp;[[kHz]] [[AM radio|AM]], later 780&nbsp;kHz,<!--date yet to be found--> then became 774&nbsp;kHz in the 1978 shakeup when all AM transmitters were shuffled into the 9&nbsp;kHz spacing regime.
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In 1998 the station transferred to the [[FM radio|FM]] band, under ownership of [[dmg Regional Radio]] - later sold to [[Macquarie Regional RadioWorks]] and [[Southern Cross Media Group]]. The station broadcasts all [[North Queensland Cowboys]] [[National Rugby League|NRL]] matches, and has previously networked music programming to the regional LocalWorks network.


In October 1987 it was sold by [[AWA Technology Services|AWA]] to [[Wesgo]].<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122111234 Radio days are over for AWA] ''[[Canberra Times]]'' 29 October 1987 page 13</ref> In October 1990 it was sold to [[Mike Willesee]].<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122319198 Willesee buys back into radio] ''Canberra Times'' 25 October 1990 page 17</ref>
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In January 2015 the 774 AM repeater was shut down, and in December 2015 the masts were demolished.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAD4dgWQeE</ref>


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In 1998 the station moved to the [[FM radio|FM]] band, under ownership of [[Nova Entertainment|DMG Regional Radio]]. It was later sold to Macquarie Regional RadioWorks and [[Southern Cross Media Group]]. The station broadcasts all [[North Queensland Cowboys]] [[National Rugby League|NRL]] matches, and has previously networked music programming to the regional LocalWorks network.
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On August 16, 2016, a repeater was switched on from Mt Inkerman, south of Home Hill, covering the Burdekin region on 92.3&nbsp;MHz.


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In January 2015 the 774&nbsp;kHz AM repeater was shut down, and in December 2015 the masts were demolished.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAD4dgWQeE|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
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On September 3, 2018 4TOFM was rebranded to 102.3 Triple M. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://radiotoday.com.au/kofm-and-4tofm-rebrand-under-triple-m/|title=KOFM and 4TOFM rebrand under Triple M|date=2018-08-06|work=Radio Today|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/news/townsville/4tofm-to-become-triple-m-townsville|title=4TOFM to become Triple M Townsville|date=2018-08-29|work=Triple M|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-au}}</ref>


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On 16 August 2016, a repeater was switched on from [[Mount Inkerman]] covering the [[Burdekin]] region on 92.3&nbsp;MHz.
==Programming==
* Pricey for Breakfast
* Mornings with Chooky
* Afternoons with Minty
*Kennedy Molloy for the drive home
* Greatest Years in Music (from [[92.5 Gold FM]] [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]])
* My Generation (from Authentic Entertainment Sydney)
* The [[North Queensland Cowboys|Cowboys]] Call Team


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On 3 September 2018, 4TOFM was rebranded to Triple M.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://radiotoday.com.au/kofm-and-4tofm-rebrand-under-triple-m/|title=KOFM and 4TOFM rebrand under Triple M|date=2018-08-06|work=Radio Today|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/news/townsville/4tofm-to-become-triple-m-townsville|title=4TOFM to become Triple M Townsville|date=2018-08-29|work=[[Triple M]]|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-au}}</ref>
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== Gallery ==

On 8 May 2023, Steve Price announced that after 32 years of breakfast radio, this year was to be his last . His last show was on 25 December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boland |first=Bray |date=2023-05-07 |title=Townsville's Pricey heads to the hammock after 32 years of Breakfast radio |url=https://radiotoday.com.au/townsvilles-pricey-heads-to-the-hammock-after-32-years-of-breakfast/ |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Radio Today |language=en-AU}}</ref>

On 3 November 2023, Guy "Cliffo" Clifton and Kate Jeboult were announced as the new hosts of the Triple M Breakfast Show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Sarah |date=2023-11-03 |title=SCA unveils its 2024 regional Breakfast shows for Hit and Triple M Networks |url=https://radiotoday.com.au/sca-unveils-its-2024-regional-breakfast-shows-for-hit-and-triple-m-networks/ |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=Radio Today |language=en-AU}}</ref> Cliffo and Kate commenced on 15 January 2024.

== On-Air Schedule ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Time
!Show
|-
|'''6am – 9am'''
|Cliffo and Kate
|-
|'''9am – 12pm'''
|Cliff Kern (CK)
|-
|'''12pm – 3pm'''
|Carley Whittington
|-
|'''3pm – 4pm'''
|[[Marty Sheargold Show]]
|-
|'''4pm – 6pm'''
|The Rush Hour with AB and Elliot
|-
|'''7pm – 10pm'''
|Triple M Nights with Dave Gleeson
|}

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==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Day 32 - 150 Faces (26486145891).jpg|Radio 4TO announcer Stewart 'Stuie' McInnes interviews Johnny O'Keefe, 19 December 1969
File:Day 32 - 150 Faces (26486145891).jpg|Radio 4TO announcer Stewart 'Stuie' McInnes interviews Johnny O'Keefe, 19 December 1969
File:StevePrice.jpg|Steve Price, local identity and radio announcer with 4TO for more than 30 "mango seasons", 2016
File:StevePrice.jpg|Steve Price, local identity and radio announcer with 4TO for more than 30 "mango seasons", 2016
File:Broadcast centre for 4TO Hot FM, Mix 106.3 and Sea FM.jpg|Old photo of 'The Blue Block on Woolcock'
File:Broadcast centre for 4TO Hot FM, Mix 106.3 and Sea FM.jpg|Old photo of 'The Blue Block on Woolcock'
File:The Blue Block on Woolcock 2017.jpg|2017 photo of The Blue Block on Woolcock
File:4TO FM logo.png|1998-2016 Logo
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{Southern Cross Austereo|state=collapsed}}
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==External links==
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[[Category:Radio stations in Queensland]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Queensland]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1931]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1931]]
[[Category:Adult contemporary radio stations in Australia]]
[[Category:Adult contemporary radio stations in Australia]]
[[Category:1931 establishments in Australia]]


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Revision as of 05:48, 21 September 2024

Triple M Townsville
Broadcast areaTownsville RA1 [1]
Frequency102.3 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsTriple M
Ownership
OwnerSouthern Cross Austereo
hit103.1
History
Former call signs
4TOFM
Former frequencies
1170 kHz, 780 kHz, 774 kHz
Call sign meaning
4 – Queensland
Derived from former callsign; TOwnsville
Technical information
Power20 kW
ERP100 kW
Repeater(s)
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

Triple M Townsville (ACMA callsign: 4TOO) is an Australian radio station in Queensland. Owned and operated as part of Southern Cross Austereo's Triple M network, it broadcasts an adult contemporary format to Townsville. First broadcast in 1931 on 1170 kHz AM, later 780 kHz, then became 774 kHz in the 1978 shakeup when all AM transmitters were shuffled into the 9 kHz spacing regime.

In October 1987 it was sold by AWA to Wesgo.[1] In October 1990 it was sold to Mike Willesee.[2]

In 1998 the station moved to the FM band, under ownership of DMG Regional Radio. It was later sold to Macquarie Regional RadioWorks and Southern Cross Media Group. The station broadcasts all North Queensland Cowboys NRL matches, and has previously networked music programming to the regional LocalWorks network.

In January 2015 the 774 kHz AM repeater was shut down, and in December 2015 the masts were demolished.[3]

On 16 August 2016, a repeater was switched on from Mount Inkerman covering the Burdekin region on 92.3 MHz.

On 3 September 2018, 4TOFM was rebranded to Triple M.[4][5]

On 8 May 2023, Steve Price announced that after 32 years of breakfast radio, this year was to be his last . His last show was on 25 December 2023.[6]

On 3 November 2023, Guy "Cliffo" Clifton and Kate Jeboult were announced as the new hosts of the Triple M Breakfast Show.[7] Cliffo and Kate commenced on 15 January 2024.

On-Air Schedule

Time Show
6am – 9am Cliffo and Kate
9am – 12pm Cliff Kern (CK)
12pm – 3pm Carley Whittington
3pm – 4pm Marty Sheargold Show
4pm – 6pm The Rush Hour with AB and Elliot
7pm – 10pm Triple M Nights with Dave Gleeson
  • Radio 4TO announcer Stewart 'Stuie' McInnes interviews Johnny O'Keefe, 19 December 1969
    Radio 4TO announcer Stewart 'Stuie' McInnes interviews Johnny O'Keefe, 19 December 1969
  • Steve Price, local identity and radio announcer with 4TO for more than 30 "mango seasons", 2016
    Steve Price, local identity and radio announcer with 4TO for more than 30 "mango seasons", 2016
  • Old photo of 'The Blue Block on Woolcock'
    Old photo of 'The Blue Block on Woolcock'
  • 2017 photo of The Blue Block on Woolcock
    2017 photo of The Blue Block on Woolcock

References

  1. ^ Radio days are over for AWA Canberra Times 29 October 1987 page 13
  2. ^ Willesee buys back into radio Canberra Times 25 October 1990 page 17
  3. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
  4. ^ "KOFM and 4TOFM rebrand under Triple M". Radio Today. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  5. ^ "4TOFM to become Triple M Townsville". Triple M. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  6. ^ Boland, Bray (7 May 2023). "Townsville's Pricey heads to the hammock after 32 years of Breakfast radio". Radio Today. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  7. ^ Patterson, Sarah (3 November 2023). "SCA unveils its 2024 regional Breakfast shows for Hit and Triple M Networks". Radio Today. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

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