2QN
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2012}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = 2QN
| logo = File:2QN logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
| city = Deniliquin, New South Wales
| area = Deniliquin RA1
| branding = News, Talk & Only The Hits You Love – 1521 2QN
| frequency = {{Frequency|1521|kHz}}
| translator =
| repeater = {{Frequency|102.9|MHz}} Echuca/Moama
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{{Frequency|106.1|MHz}} Deniliquin
| airdate = {{Start date|df=yes|1935|11}}{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134834852 |title=PERSONAL. |newspaper=Riverina Recorder (Balranald, Moulamein, NSW : 1887 – 1944) |location=Balranald, Moulamein, NSW |date=23 November 1935 |accessdate=10 November 2014 |page=3 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}
| last_airdate =
| format = Music, talk, news
| language = English
| power = 2,000 watts
| haat = 102 m
| class =
| facility_id =
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning = 2QN – DeniliQuiN
| former_callsigns =
| former_frequencies = {{Frequency|1440|kHz}}
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{{Frequency|1520|kHz}}{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134737301 |title=Increased Operating Power for 2QN. |newspaper=Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser (NSW : 1892; 1898 – 1954) |location=NSW |date=29 May 1952 |accessdate=10 November 2014 |page=8 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}
| affiliations =
| owner = ACE Radio
| licensee =
| sister_stations = Edge FM 102.5
| webcast =
| website = [http://2qn.com.au 2qn.com.au]
}}
2QN is a radio station based in Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia.[http://www.radioheritage.net/Story251.asp 2QN Deniliquin The Riverina Station. Radio Heritage Foundation | Retrieved 17 May 2013] It broadcasts on the medium wave radio band, at a frequency of 1521 kHz.{{Cite web |url=http://www.poidb.com/poi/location.asp?poiid=215840 |title=2QN Deniliquin. POIDB {{!}} Retrieved 17 May 2013 |access-date=16 May 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043942/http://www.poidb.com/poi/location.asp?poiid=215840 |url-status=dead }}
2QN combines a Classic Hits music format with talk radio, news broadcasting and a heavy emphasis on sports broadcasting both locally, and with syndicated sports programming from SEN.{{Cite web |title=AFL Nation - 1521 2QN Deniliquin |url=https://2qn.com.au/shows/afl-nation/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=2qn.com.au |language=en}}
The station's former breakfast announcer, Paul "Dixy" Dix, was the longest serving breakfast announcer in Australia at the one station. He had over 50 years experience in radio and had been in Deniliquin since 1961.{{Cite web |url=http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/08/03/517751_country-living.html |title=Dix starts early in radio record. Weekly Times 3 August 2012 {{!}} Retrieved 17 May 2013 |access-date=16 May 2013 |archive-date=19 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419065904/http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/08/03/517751_country-living.html |url-status=dead }} Paul died in 2013.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/deniliquin/deniliquin-community-mourns-death-of-radio-announcer-1.58601 |title=Deniliquin community mourns death of radio announcer |access-date=27 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628221734/http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/deniliquin/deniliquin-community-mourns-death-of-radio-announcer-1.58601 |archive-date=28 June 2015 |url-status=dead }} He is survived by his wife, Margaret Dix who is still alive as of March 2024 and living in Deniliquin.
The station is located in George Street, Deniliquin, in a purpose-built building.
History
2QN originally started as 2DN in 1934 to broadcast at the Deniliquin Show. In November 1935, 2DN changed callsign to 2QN. It started with a capital of £3000, and 7 investors put their money into the fledgling new station. {{Cite web |last=RKS |date=2022-05-09 |title=Deniliquin’s Radio History |url=https://denihistory.com/2022/05/09/deniliquins-radio-history/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Deni History |language=en}}
The station originally started on 1440kHz, sharing frequencies with 4IP in Ipswich. Running at 50 watts, the station upped that power to 200 watts in 1936.
The studios were destroyed by fire in 1939, however the station was only off air for 6 days with 2QN being bought back on air with equipment borrowed from Swan Hill. Broadcasts were conducted from the School of Arts. {{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116199219 |title=FIRE AT DENILIQUIN. |newspaper=Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 – 1954) |location=Echuca, Vic. |date=10 June 1939 |accessdate=10 November 2014 |page=2 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}
In the mid-1940s the station was under threat of being relocated to Wangaratta, which caused protests in Deniliquin.{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137350185 |title=STATION 2QN. Question of Removal |newspaper=The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 – 1954) |location=Hay, NSW |date=2 June 1944 |accessdate=10 November 2014 |page=2 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}
In 1952, the station increased its operating power from 200W to 2000W, along with a change in frequency to {{Frequency|1520|kHz}}.
Australia adopted the Geneva Frequency Plan of 1975 in 1978, and 2QN changed frequencies from 1520kHz to 1521kHz to comply.
2QN’s transmission tower was toppled in 2009, after consistent high winds in the region snapped the guy wires. The tower has been rebuilt, and is still in operation on 1521kHz.{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Stephen |date=August 2, 2009 |title=2QN tower blown over |url=https://radioinfo.com.au/news/2qn-tower-blown-over/ |url-status=live |website=RadioInfo Australia}}
In 2022, 2QN FM came on air on 102.9 FM, providing a stereo FM simulcast of 2QN’s programming to the border towns of Echuca and Moama.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-04 |title=Change of frequency for 2QN |url=https://www.riverineherald.com.au/news/change-of-frequency-for-2qn/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Riverine Herald |language=en-US}}
On the 29th of March 2024, Murray Live, the official broadcast of Murray Football & Netball League games has switched to 2QN from its former home on sister station Edge FM 102.5. Games are broadcast every Saturday from 1 till 5PM during the season.{{Cite web |title=Murray Live - 1521 2QN Deniliquin |url=https://2qn.com.au/shows/murray-live/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=2qn.com.au |language=en}}
Main programs
- Morning Rush with Sean, Monkey & Niamh
- Mornings on 2QN with Tom Elliott{{Cite web |title=Tom Elliott - 1521 2QN Deniliquin |url=https://2qn.com.au/shows/tom-elliot/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=2qn.com.au |language=en}}
- Country Today – Rural News and interviews with Libby Price
- Afternoons with Ange
- Sportsday
- Nights with Denis Walter
- Murray Live - Murray Football & Netball League game commentary
References
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External links
- [http://www.2qn.com.au/ 2QN website]
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Category:Radio stations in New South Wales
Category:Radio stations established in 1935
Category:Classic hits radio stations in Australia
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