ABC North and West SA

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ABC North and West SA
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Broadcast area North and West SA
Frequency 639 kHz AM
First air date March 15, 1932
Format Talk
Owner Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Website http://www.abc.net.au/northandwest/

ABC North and West SA is a local radio station based in Port Pirie, South Australia, owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Its callsign is 5CK and is transmitted on AM.

[edit] History

In 1932 5CK was a country station in South Australia and the fourth in Australia. 5CK's role was a relay transmitter of the then Australian Broadcasting Commission until 1955 when the first program aired.

The station and its transmitters are heard on both the AM and FM bands.


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