RDU-FM

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RDU
Broadcast area	Christchurch New Zealand
Branding	"RDU 98.5FM"
Slogan	"A Radio Station"
First air date	1976
Frequency	98.5 MHz (FM)
Format	Student Radio Alternative
Owner	b.net
Website	rdu.org.nz

RDU 98.5FM is a student radio station operating from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. It broadcasts on a frequency of 98.5 MHz. it is a member of the b.net group of stations, all of which are run from New Zealand University campuses.

RDU began in 1976 on 1413kHz where it is now occupied by Radio Ferrymead.

DJs Darlene, Amanda, Annie, Isaac, Hugh, Adam, Bex and many more.

Wammo and Spanky became an infamous duo on the RDU Mornings show, most noteably coaxing Don Brash into answering inappropriate love letters live onair, and upsetting listeners by playing distasteful games poking fun at cancer victims. Sadly Wammo was scouted by Kiwi FM and Spanky still fills in on occasion. Kate Gorgeous is the current Mornings host.

Many of the shows on RDU have been on air for years, hosted by some of Christchurch's finest talent. Girl School is hosted by Missy G (Gretchen), Mixtape Sessions hosted by Dr Hitchcock (Benet) with The Joint, Dollar Mix, Hauswerk and Vintage Cuts all being regular shows each week.

Since late 2006 has RDU's online streaming been operating reliably, enabling the stations unique sound to now reach a global audience.

Recently the University of Canterbury Students' Association controversially agreed to sub-licence the RDU frequency to a newly formed company, RDU98.5FM Ltd, for the price of $1. This arrangement was agreed upon over summer without student consultation and came into effect on February 1st, 2007.

[edit] External links

The Mixtape Sessions website

The Joint website

Official b.Net website

Official Wammo website

Spanky on MySpace.com

b.net radio stations
bFM (Auckland) \| The Most FM (New Plymouth) \| Radio Control (Palmerston North) Radio Active (Wellington) \| RDU-FM (Christchurch) \| Radio One (Dunedin)