| Broadcast area | Tamworth, NSW |
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| Frequency | 88.9 MHz FM |
| First air date | 1982 |
| Format | Country music |
| ERP | 1000 watts |
| Owner | Community Radio |
2YOU FM is a community radio station broadcasting to Tamworth, NSW. The station has been broadcasting for over 25 years to the regional area. It is volunteer based, and is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). The station aims to be a local voice for the Tamworth area, offering access to any member of the community.
The station broadcasts from Bald Hill, recently upgraded transmission power from 100watts to 1,000 watts ERP.
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The decision as to what programs are aired on 2YOU is made by the current Committee.
Country music accounts for over 45% of the airtime on 2YOU FM. This provides an easy to access outlet for Australian Country music artists. 2YOU FM provides airplay for new country music artists, which may assist them in gaining an audience. 2YOU FM is involved in AMRAP (Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.
There is a mixed listening program format on-air, including Easy Listening, country music, rock with dance, metal and pop also featured. The oldies focus of the radio station reflects the average age of the presenters, volunteers and Board members.
Youth programs are featured, Friday nights from 8pm through to 1am Saturday. Current Top 40 and dance music is featured once per week. An all new live overnight program on Thursday,Friday and Saturday has been implemented with assorted pop, dance and rock music.
The station earns income from memberships, sponsorships, fundraising, and grants. Sponsorship takes the form of payment for on-air promotions of local business.