News from MVFM.96.9
IT’S BEEN busy at Meander Valley Community Radio over the last few weeks. The station now has a new website and a revamped Facebook page. On-line streaming of programs and music has been restored and the new studio is now on air. Thanks to a Community Broadcasting Foundation grant, brand new equipment – including a desk, broadcast console, computers and transmission gear – has been installed, tested and is now running.
The new desk was built by Deloraine craftsman Michael Thomson and the equipment was installed by technical consultant Jim Parish, who also maintains several other community stations in Tasmania. MVFM programs can now be produced and broadcast live, with state of the art equipment. Former Meander Valley resident Alan Blackmore has created the new website which features information about the station and programs, logos and links for sponsors, a community events calendar, program and presenter details and streaming of the station’s output. Details of music and programs can be accessed on computers, tablets or smartphones. MVFM is always looking for new volunteers to help behind the scenes or present a program. Those interested should call in to the station, located in Deloraine Creative Studios, at 59 Emu Bay Road, or phone 63624969. To become a member and support the station is $30 ($20 concession) per year. Details can be found on the website and at the Deloraine branch of the Bendigo Bank.
The membership rewards program offers 10% off selected goods at sponsors’ businesses, and a fortnightly draw offering great prizes. Local businesses seeking to sponsor a program, or join our membership rewards offers can contact station manager LJ on 63624969. The station broadcasts to the entire Meander Valley and beyond including Prospect, Devonport, Sheffield, Latrobe, Longford and Shearwater. Music programs include Jazz, Country, Reggae, Blues, Americana and more, with easy listening music played throughout the day. Meander Valley Community radio is on 96.9 FM and streaming on the new website – www. mvfm.com.au. It can also be found on the Tune-in Radio app
