Seymour-FM
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| Frequency | 103.9 MHz FM |
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| Format | Regional Community Radio |
| Owner | Seymour Puckapunyal Community Radio Inc |
| Website | www.seymourfm.com.au |
Seymour FM is a community radio station, operating from the center of Seymour, which is a township located in the north central part of the state of Victoria, Australia. The radio station operates on a Temporary Community Broadcasting Licence, transmitting from temporary studios on Wimble Street, Seymour.
History
Seymour FM was established in 2001, under the identity SPI FM. The station was originally intended as a local service for Seymour and nearby Puckapunyal. This service was lacking in key skill areas, and failed to attract the interest of listeners or sponsors, and faltered in 2004
In 2005, a new committee was established to restore a local Seymour based radio service. The new identity of FM 876 Seymour was established, and a series of new presenters commenced programs, along with promotions activity with the revised name and image.
Early in 2009, the radio station management took steps to further the radio station objectives to relaunch, and formally apply for a high power full service community broadcasting licence.
Seymour and Northern Mitchell Shire & Strathbogie Shire
The proposed new higher power transmission would cover the northern Mitchell Shire, in the state of Victoria. This is the area north of the Great Divide. The southern half of the shire is served by Melbourne radio stations, however the availability of media north of the 'Great Divide' is severely limited, with only scratchy reception from Shepparton (ONE-FM) and Alexandra (UG-FM) based community radio, and the two Shepparton based commercial stations, and ABC.
With the limitation of available media choices in the region, the radio station has adopted the "Northern Mitchell Shire and Strathbogie Shire" as the registered geographic coverage area for its proposed higher power community radio service.
Additional coverage into the Strathbogie shire will permit coverage into neighbouring towns such as Avenel and Nagambie with future coverage extending to Euroa and Violet Town.
It is anticipated that the station will retain its identity as "Seymour FM" upon the change over to the higher powered TCBL service.
The southern section of the Mitchell Shire (including towns such as Kilmore & Wallan) is within the ACMA Melbourne Radio Zone, and is subject to Metropolitan frequency planning. The number of FM radio services in Melbourne exceed 30 and frequencies are unavailable for new services anywhere in the Melbourne Radio Zone. Therefore, Seymour FM has established the northern Mitcell Shire (and part of the Strathbogie Shire) as its designated service area.
Programs
The station is announcing a number of new programs in the coming months, including a number of community organisation based programs.
Monday
06 am .. Breakfast on the Hume. Incl: "Behind The Wheel" segment daily. News & Weather Hourly. 09 am .. Classic Half Hour (half hour from your favourite artists) 10 am .. Local People & Great Music in the morning. Incl: News on the Hour 12 md .. The Easy Lunch
02 pm .. Afternoon Mix - Music variety with Neil Tingay.
04 pm .. Drive Time with Jack 07 pm .. Forgotten 45's - with Colin French 09 pm .. The Celtic Cafe. 11 pm .. Wrock Down Radio - weekly Australian music feature. 12 mn .. Music all night: 12mn: Country, 3am: Easy Music.
Tuesday
06 am .. Breakfast on the Hume. Incl: "Behind The Wheel" segments. News & Weather Hourly. 09 am .. Classic Half Hour (half hour from your favourite artists) 10 am .. Local People & Great Music in the morning. 11 am .. As A Matter Of Interest - with Ron Jessop. 12 md .. The Interview Hour - with Ron Jessop 02 pm .. New Presenters Welcome - (Training Provided) 04 pm .. Behind The Wheel - Weekly Motoring Feature 05 pm .. Arvo Show with Stuart, incl Requests: 5792 1039 07 pm .. Jazz Variations - with Tonia King Website 09 pm .. Jazz Trax - Weekly Contemporary Jazz feature. 01 am .. Music all night.
Wednesday
06 am .. Seymour Brekky - Incl: "Behind The Wheel" segment. News & Weather Hourly. 09 am .. Local People & Great Music in the morning. News Hourly 10 am .. The Coffee Break with Nick Erby 12 md .. The Goulburn Options "GO Radio" Show 02 pm .. 60 Minutes of the 80's 03 pm .. The Rhythm Section - With Georgie (NEW). 05 pm .. Wednesday Drive - with Jack Solomon 07 pm .. Big Al & Dale Show - with Big Al & Dale 09 pm .. Night Owls Country - with Neil and Marg. 01 am .. Real Country - Country music feature 02 am .. Music all night
Thursday
06 am .. Breakfast on the Hume. Incl: "Behind The Wheel" segments. News & Weather Hourly. 09 am .. Local People & Great Music in the morning. Incl: News on the Hour 11 am .. The Funk Soul & Blues Session. 01 pm .. Laine's Tribute Train - with Doc Smith. 04 pm .. Real Estate Talk 05 pm .. Thursday Drive 07 pm .. Deadly Sounds - Indegenous Music & Culture (rpt) 08 pm .. The Aus Music Hour. 09 pm .. Rewind To The 70s - Colin French 12 mn .. Music all night.
Friday
06 am .. Breakfast on the Hume.
09 am .. The Seymour Morning Show - Incl: News on the Hour
12 md .. The Easy Lunch Hour 01 pm .. The Interview Hour - with Joan Hall 02 pm .. Siren Sky - Women who Rock, Roll & Run with it - with Peta Bulmer. 04 pm .. Friday Drive. Rock N Roll favourites - with Jack. 07 pm .. Friday Night Show - Local Sport news and Real Music Variety - with Stew. 10 pm .. Friday Night Jukebox - 50s & 60s Rock N Roll Classics 01 am .. Music all night.
Saturday
06 am .. Real Estate Talk 07 am .. The Clubhouse - Talking Golf 08 am .. V8 Nation - Weekly Motor Racing feature 09 am .. Stumps! - The world of Cricket 10 am .. Jack In The Morning - Jack Solomon 12 md .. Saturday Lunch - Classic Hits with Robert.
03 pm .. More Music. The Best of the 80's.
05 pm .. Asian Time - Mandarin & Cantonese Program with Angel & Mani 07 pm .. Double Headers (CBL Basketball Live - returns in January) 10 pm .. Revenge of the 80s - with Chris Cordani 12 mn .. Saturday Night Party Zone - with Glen McBride. 03 am .. Music All Night
Sunday
07 am .. Behind The Wheel - New car reviews & related topics 08 am .. Real Country - weekly country music feature. 09 am .. Showcase Australia 10 am .. Sunday Morning - with Jack Solomon 12 md .. Local People, Great Music. 01 pm .. Faith, Love and Hope - (music with a Christian theme) with Ron Jessop. 02 pm .. Me, Him & Her - Music and discussion from a Christian perspective. 04 pm .. New Presenters Welcome - ask us on 5792 1039 06 pm .. Deadly Sounds - Indigenous music and culture 07 pm .. Mountain Stage - Live Performance Radio 09 pm .. Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour 10 pm .. Nick Erby's Country Tracks Countdown. 12 mn .. Music All Night
Emergency Situation Broadcasting
Seymour-FM is establishing relationships with the emergency services, mainly the CFA (Country Fire Authority) to provide local information at a time of bushfire. This is also to be promoted as part of the radio station's key local responsibilities.
Recent participation in regional emergency broadcasting was in association with neighbouring UG FM, in coverage of the Highlands Grassfire, a fire that burnt its way through over 1800 hectaresof local grassland and bush. With wider coverage via a high powered transmitter, the radio station is seeking to become an emergency broadcaster in its own right.
Members from the local community are being encouraged by the management of SeymourFM to participate in emergency broadcast training, and through local council and state government to secure funding for key broadcast linking facilities for use in time of emergency situations
SPORT
Sports coverage includes the Country basketball League matches including the Seymour Blasters basketball team, and coverage of the Goulburn Valley Football League matches featuring the Seymour Lions. Coverage includes home and away fixtures for both competitions.
Opening of New Studio Facilities
Seymour FM on April 3, 2011, commenced broadcasting from new studio facilities in Emily Street, Seymour. The new facilities were designed, built and fitted out by the Facilities Subcommittee of Greg Sharp (Vice President), and Mathew Harper (Technical Manager).
The facilities provide for a new broadcasting studio, production facilities, presentation prep areas and meeting areas. The layout was changed many times in the construction phase, based on funds limitations, and donated materials and labour.
New Transmitter Location
The technical team are trying to secure the availability of an improved transmitter site for Seymour FM. The new site hope to be approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for a transmission power of 500 W (ERP) on the present 103.9 MHz frequency.
It is estimated from this new site, coverage will comfortably extend to Avenel, Nagambie, Tullarook, and most probably reach well into the neighbouring towns of Broadford and Yea.
Studio Relocation
Seymour FM, in March 2011, completed its relocation of its broadcast studios and administration offices from the former Australian Army barracks complex in Wimble Street Seymour, to the Seymour Trade Centre in Emily Street, Seymour.