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Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM; call sign: 4NAG) is an Australian community radio station located in Yeppoon, Queensland.
The station commenced transmission as Radio NAG on 20 August 1999 broadcasting from a room at Yeppoon State High School to communities along the Capricorn Coast on 91.3 FM. With the help of Livingstone Shire Council, the station soon after established their permanent studios at the Yeppoon Community Centre in John Street.
Programming broadcast by Keppel FM consists predominantly of live and pre-recorded local shows which are presented by a diverse team of volunteer announcers who vary in age and cultural backgrounds.
Originally broadcasting as "Radio NAG", the station underwent a relaunch in 2014 when it began branding itself with its official callsign, 4NAG.Cap Coast community radio launches 'new look and sound'
''Capricorn Coast Mirror'' via '' The Morning Bulletin'', 24 July 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2016 The original NAG acronym was an homage to the station's founders, Nick Saunders, Andre Soarez and Graham Channells who first discussed the viability of establishing a community radio station in Yeppoon during a game of darts. The station used its annual open day in 2014 as an opportunity to officially unveil its name and revamped programming line-up. Special guests includedNational Community Radio Awards Winners Announced
Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 12 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016
The station underwent a further rebranding in 2019, renaming itself Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM).
A Keppel FM spokesperson said it was felt that the time had come to change the station's name to a more recognisable name which had a closer association with the Capricorn Coast, particularly with the station finding a wider audience with online streaming.
An open day was held on 26 October 2019 to celebrate the station's new identity.
In 2019, the station had 15 on air presenters.
Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM; call sign: 4NAG) is an Australian community radio station located in Yeppoon, Queensland.
The station commenced transmission as Radio NAG on 20 August 1999 broadcasting from a room at Yeppoon State High School to communities along the Capricorn Coast on 91.3 FM. With the help of Livingstone Shire Council, the station soon after established their permanent studios at the Yeppoon Community Centre in John Street.
Programming broadcast by Keppel FM consists predominantly of live and pre-recorded local shows which are presented by a diverse team of volunteer announcers who vary in age and cultural backgrounds.
Originally broadcasting as "Radio NAG", the station underwent a relaunch in 2014 when it began branding itself with its official callsign, 4NAG.Cap Coast community radio launches 'new look and sound'''Capricorn Coast Mirror'' via '' The Morning Bulletin'', 24 July 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2016 The original NAG acronym was an homage to the station's founders, Nick Saunders, Andre Soarez and Graham Channells who first discussed the viability of establishing a community radio station in Yeppoon during a game of darts. The station used its annual open day in 2014 as an opportunity to officially unveil its name and revamped programming line-up. Special guests included
Livingstone Shire
The Shire of Livingstone is a local government area located in the Capricornia region of Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia, to the immediate north and east of the regional city of Rockhampton. The shire, administered from the coastal to ...
mayor Bill Ludwig and television personality Peter Byrne who cut a ceremonial ribbon with president of Capricorn Coast Community Radio, Cherie Furness.4EB
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See also
* List of radio stations in Australia
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.Helen Henry, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia website, 12 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016
The station underwent a further rebranding in 2019, renaming itself Keppel FM (stylised as KeppelFM).
A Keppel FM spokesperson said it was felt that the time had come to change the station's name to a more recognisable name which had a closer association with the Capricorn Coast, particularly with the station finding a wider audience with online streaming.
An open day was held on 26 October 2019 to celebrate the station's new identity.
In 2019, the station had 15 on air presenters.
References
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