2EARfm is a community radio station, based in
Moruya
Moruya is a town located on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Moruya River. The Princes Highway runs through the town that is about south of Sydney and from Canberra. At the , Moruya had a population of 4 ...
, on the Far South Coast of
New South Wales
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Australia.
EAR, an
acronym
An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase. Acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of words, as in ''NATO'' (''North Atlantic Treaty Organization''), but sometimes use syllables, as ...
for "Eurobodalla Access Radio", is located in the
Eurobodalla Shire and has been broadcasting on frequencies 107.5 and 102.9 MHz for more than 30 years.
The station’s broadcasters, presenters and all other staff are volunteers.
Funds to operate the station are generated through sponsorship, fund raising events, donations and annual membership subscriptions.
2EARfm is owned and operated by EAR Inc, a not for profit community organisation.
The organisation is controlled by an annually elected Management Committee and all volunteers must be members of EAR Inc. Membership is open to anybody who lives in or works in the
Eurobodalla Shire or has an interest in promoting the region through community radio. The station is a member of the
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is the peak body and the national representative organisation for community radio and television stations in Australia. The CBAA provide leadership, advocacy and support for members to ac ...
(
CBAA
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is the peak body and the national representative organisation for community radio and television stations in Australia. The CBAA provide leadership, advocacy and support for members to ac ...
).
See also
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List of radio station callsigns in New South Wales
References
Community radio stations in Australia
Radio stations in New South Wales
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