| Broadcast area | City of Casey City of Greater Dandenong |
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| Slogan | "Sound of the South-East" and "Casey Radio" |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| First air date | 1983 |
| Format | Community, Ethnic, Sport, Religion, Music, Youth and School |
| Power | 400 W |
| Owner | South Eastern Radio Association Inc |
| Website | www.caseyradio.com.au |
CASEY RADIO on 97.7 FM is a non-commercial community radio station which caters to the south-east of Melbourne, Australia, an area which includes the City of Casey and the City of Greater Dandenong.
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Casey Radio 97.7fm is a non-profit group whose sole aim is to inform and entertain the people of Melbourne's south eastern suburbs. Caters to all community based requirements as well as musical tastes, ranging from representations from local council to sport, country to comedy, retro to modern, rock to rockabilly, and a wide diversity of ethnic programmes. Listen live to the station on website www.caseyradio.com.au[1]
CASEY RADIO 97.7fm began in 1983 as Market City Radio, where test transmissions were carried out from Dandenong to the south-eastern region of Melbourne. They first moved to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in 1987, when the station's name was changed to South Eastern Radio (3SER). Test transmissions were conducted four times a year (a week each time), and continued until a full time licence was granted in May 1991. The station commenced full time broadcasting in July 1991, and was officially opened by Marj Cottle, Fred Harrison and Wendy Morgan on 30 September 1991. The studios were moved to another location at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in the early 1990s. However, circumstances dictated that more stable premises be sought, and in the mid-1990s the station relocated to a self-funded location at Princes Highway, Narre Warren. 3SER commenced transmission from their new premises in Cranbourne, near Casey Indoor Leisure Complex and the Cranbourne Library, on 21 September 2002.
The period of 2007-08 saw huge changes at Casey Radio. Due to suffering terminal illness, long-time Station Manager David Lentin was forced to leave the station during the middle part of 2007. After some upheaval, he was replaced by former VFL/AFL legend Geoff Ablett, ably assisted by fellow station stalwarts Craig Davenport, Stuart Merrick and Jim Hines.
Sadly, David Lentin died in February 2008. His Legacy and memory will live on through CASEY RADIO 97.7fm.
The stations current premises along Berwick-Cranbourne Road have been supplied without charge in a joint agreement by the City of Casey and CASEY RADIO 97.7fm (3SER)Board of Management. The agreement specifies that 3SER is to be promoted as "Casey Radio". The logo has also been modified to include the word. Previously, the studios were at Princes Highway, Narre Warren and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, Narre Warren.
CASEY RADIO 97.7fm is perhaps mostly known for its wide variety of shows. This list includes a diverse range of ethnic programming, ranging from German to Greek, Mandarin to Cantonese, Vietnamese to Mauritian, Serbian to Hindi and Cambodian. 3SER FM also caters to a wide range of musical tastes. Russell Hanby and entertainer Tommy Carter run three shows called Jazz As You Like It, Monday Live and You Must Remember This and consists of [Australian jazz]. The Station "Operations Manager" Craig Davenport has his own 3 hour Music program on Tuesday "Mr CD's Variety Vault" from 1000 'til 1300. Jo Corsino present's her "70's & '80's Show", featuring Music from the 1970s and '80's on Tuesdays between 4pm and 6pm Russ Boon and Max Hunter, veteran Brass Musicians, present a weekly 3 hour programme "World of Bands", dedicated to Brass Bands, Concert/Service Bands and Swing Bands, Modern Jazz Ensembles, plus smaller Brass Groups and Soloists, on Wednesday Mornings from 09:00 and 12:00, plus overnight repeat (Thursday from just after midnight until 5.30am) More information on the World of Bands Website at www.worldofbands.wetpaint.com. Henry Grosseck runs a talk show where he interviews guests about life and education issues. Veteran Broadcaster and Program Director Leigh Drew presents his weekly talk show "Life Style" on Fridays from 11am until 1pm, featuring News and Interviews on current affairs, and Show Business, this is followed by the Casey Football show, during the winter months. Matthew Scanlan plays all the hits you know and some you don't with popular segments Useless Fact of The Week and The Track That Time Forgot every Sunday from 09:00 on his program Sunday Morning Live. Another popular programme is the Fishing Show, and has been on the CASEY RADIO 97.7fm airwaves for over ten years.This goes to air on Friday Mornings from 7am until 9am plus Saturday Mornings from 5am until 8am. Ely Kelsch brings the hottest and latest Latin music from the Latin Billboard charts. Casey Radio 97.7fm has a religious program run by the Berwick Anglican Church. Weekends usually consist of sports commentary from AFL and VFL football, District Cricket, Basketball, Netball and Soccer. There are two youth programmes run by Hyacinth Godfrey and Berwick Lodge Primary School during the week. Every Friday from 16:30 'til 18:30 The Station's youngest DJ Bryce Eishold aged 15 present's his program "Fantastic Fridays" from 5pm until 7pm on Fridays. Casey Radio was a wide selection of Music from the best of the 50s to the best of NOW. Turn in to 97.7FM Casey Radio for non-stop great hits, guests, and great shows. Full show guide is available @ www.caseyradio.com.au/programmeguide.html
Since 1993, Casey Radio 97.7fm has been radio's home of the Victorian Football League and the Victorian Premier Cricket competitions, and continues to be so to this day. The station hosts a special Saturday morning radio program in winter for the VFL, and summer for the Victorian Premier Cricket competition, and then follows this by broadcasting matches of both competitions live on weekends.[2]
CASEY RADIO 97.7fm is one of the most committed radio station to these two competitions in the south-eastern region of Melbourne. Thanks to on-air talent the calling team will be led by with Anthony Brady, Darren Parkin, Nick Mingos, Nigel Carmody, Nick Nikolovski, Chris Weaver, Phil "Tiger" Pearce, Lynden Albiston, Tristan Foenander and Director of Sport Kain Pollard, the sporting productions put out by Casey Radio are often of higher quality than rival commercial stations. Season 2008 saw prized recruit Peter Banfield join the team in Special Comments; Banfield has AFL playing experience with Essendon and Brisbane Bears (now Brisbane Lions), whilst also coaching at VFL level, most recently with the Casey Scorpions in 2007. Another excellent recruit has been former Western Bulldogs and Collingwood defender Tyson Lane, whose wealth of knowledge on game styles and tactics has been a boon for Casey Radio. The triumvirate was completed on ANZAC Day in 2008, when VFA/VFL legend Phil Cleary joined the team to cover the Coburg Tigers v Box Hill Hawks match. Cleary's knowledge and passion for the competition have been a popular addition to the Casey Radio VFL broadcasts. Nick Mingos, joined the team for the 2009 VFL Season, and has made a positive impact in his first four games, impressing with his knowledge of the game.
Also since 1993 Casey Radio 97.7fm have broadcast many charity-related sporting events, as well as Indoor Cricket, Netball, Baseball (Claxton Shield), Basketball (NBL), Picnic Racing, (Non TAB) Soccer and Boxing.
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