2000FM (Sydney)
{{short description|Radio station in Sydney, Australia}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = 2000FM 98.5
| logo = 2ooo radio logo.png
| city =
| country = Australia
| area = Sydney
| branding =
| repeater =
| airdate = 1994
| format = Multilingual programming
| power =
| erp =
| haat =
| class = Community radio
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning = 2 = New South Wales
with OOO to look like the number 2000
| former_callsigns =
| affiliations = HRR 98.5FM
| owner = Multicultural Community Radio Association Limited
| licensee =
| sister_stations = HRR 98.5FM
| webcast =
| website = {{official website|https://www.2tripleo.com.au}}
}}
2000FM (call sign 2OOO), also known as "radio-2-triple-o",{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://www.radio2tripleo.com.au/about/history/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Radio 2OOO |language=en-US}} is a multilingual community radio station broadcasting to Sydney in languages other than English from studios in the suburb of Burwood. It is a volunteer run organisation and is funded through listener support, grants and limited commercial sponsorship.{{cite news|title=The Power of Old Media|url=https://www.bandt.com.au/news/36/0c051136.asp|date=2 November 2007
|accessdate=31 July 2008|author=Louis White|publisher=B&T}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
The mission of 2000FM is to provide a service through dedication to enrich the cohesion of our cultural diversity via tolerance, understanding and respect for each other.{{cite web
|title = The phenomenon known as 2000FM
|url = http://www.2000fm.com/mcra.htm
|date = 2008
|accessdate = 31 July 2008
|publisher = 2000FM
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080719124006/http://www.2000fm.com/mcra.htm
|archivedate = 19 July 2008
|url-status = dead
}}
History
2000FM was established in 1992. It was granted a licence by the Australian Communications and Media Authority and commenced broadcasting in 1994.
Programming
As of 2024, 2000FM broadcasts in a wide array of languages to serve the diverse communities across Sydney and Australia.
This multilingual programming includes but is not limited to:
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- Arabic
- Bengali
- Bosnian
- Burmese
- Cantonese
- Celtic
- Cook Island Maori
- Croatian
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Akan (Ghana)
- Greek
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Irish Celtic
- Italian
- Korean
- Kurdish
- Macedonian
- Mandarin
- Marathi
- Mongolian
- Persian
- Polish
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Samoan
- Serbian
- Sinhalese
- Spanish
- Sudanese
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Thai
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Turkmen
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
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2000FM also features other community access broadcasts including specific youth programs{{cite web|title=CRO2000 14 years and still going strong|accessdate=31 July 2008|date=21 September 2006|url=http://newgeneration.croatianherald.com/MainStory/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/576/Default.aspx|author=Tonci Prusac|work=Croatian Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110045002/http://newgeneration.croatianherald.com/MainStory/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/576/Default.aspx|archive-date=10 November 2007|url-status=dead}} in some of the languages above, a weekly fashion and design show and Feathered Friends a program for bird fanciers.{{cite web
|title = 2000FM Program Guide
|url = http://www.2000fm.com/program_guide.htm
|date = 2008
|accessdate = 31 July 2008
|publisher = 2000FM
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080719124309/http://www.2000fm.com/program_guide.htm
|archivedate = 19 July 2008
|url-status = dead
|title = Assyrian program transcript
|url = http://www.acl.edu.au/documents/Transcript2000FMAssyrianProgram070408.pdf
|date = 7 April 2008
|accessdate = 31 July 2008
|publisher = ACL
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080722003117/http://www.acl.edu.au/documents/Transcript2000FMAssyrianProgram070408.pdf
|archivedate = 22 July 2008
|url-status = dead
}}
HRR 98.5FM is a hard rock/heavy metal program on radio broadcasting from the studio of 2000FM. It first aired on 13 April 2008.
Listeners can tune in to 2000FM on 98.5 FM, digital radio, or online through their website. The station is operated by over 300 volunteers and is funded through listener support, grants, and limited commercial sponsorship.{{Cite web |title=2TripleO Homepage |url=https://www.radio2tripleo.com.au/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Radio 2OOO |language=en-US}}
Targeted Programming and Genre Diversity
In addition to multilingual and community-focused broadcasts, 2000FM features genre-specific music channels that include:
- Alternative Rock
- Chillin’ (easy listening)
- Country
- Hard Rock
- R&B and Hip-Hop
- Top 40 Hits
This range of channels supports a broad spectrum of musical tastes, offering genre-specific programming alongside its culturally diverse broadcasts.
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{official website|http://www.2000fm.com}}
{{Sydney Radio}}
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Category:Radio stations in Sydney
Category:Community radio stations in Australia
Category:Ethnic radio stations in Australia
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