2QN is a radio station based in
Deniliquin
Deniliquin () is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, close to the border with Victoria. It is the largest town in the Edward River Council local government area.
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Australia. It broadcasts on the medium wave radio band, at a frequency of 1521 kHz.
2QN combines a 'Hits & Memories' music format with
talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues and consisting entirely or almost entirely of original spoken word content rather than outside music. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often featu ...
and news.
The station's breakfast former announcer, Paul Dix, was the longest serving breakfast announcer in Australia at the one station. He had over 50 years experience in radio and has been in Deniliquin since 1961. Paul died in 2013.
The studios were destroyed by fire in 1939.
In the mid-1940s the station was under threat of being relocated to Wangaratta, which caused protests in Deniliquin.
In 1952, the station increased its operating power from 200W to 2000W, along with a change in frequency to .
The station is located in George Street, Deniliquin, in a purpose-built building.
Main programs
*Morning Rush with Sean Cullen
*Mornings with
Neil Mitchell
*Country Today – Rural News and interviews with Libby Price
*Sportsday
*Nights with
Denis Walter
Denis Walter OAM, (born 3 January 1955) is an Australian radio presenter, baritone singer, recording artist and media personality who also presented television news for 16 years.
Career
Walter's music career has lasted over forty years and he ...
References
External links
2QN website
Radio stations in New South Wales
Radio stations established in 1935
Classic hits radio stations in Australia
Ace Radio
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