102.3 4TO FM, also known as 102.3 Triple M, is a radio station in Queensland, Australia. It is owned and operated by Southern Cross Austereo as part of the Triple M network, and it broadcasts an adult contemporary format to Townsville, Queensland. First broadcast on 1170 kHz AM in 1931, later 780 kHz, then 774 kHz in 1978 when all AM transmitters were shuffled into the 9 kHz spacing regime. 102.3 4TO FM is a radio station broadcasting in Townsville, Queensland, Australia that plays Adult Contemporary and Classic Rock music.
The station has previously networked music programming to the regional LocalWorks network and broadcasts all North Queensland Cowboys NRL matches.
History
This radio station began broadcasting on 1170 kHz AM in 1931, later 780 kHz, and then 774 kHz in 1978 when all AM transmitters were shuffled into the 9 kHz spacing regime. The station moved to the FM band in 1998, under the ownership of dmg Regional Radio, which was later sold to Macquarie Regional RadioWorks and Southern Cross Media Group.
The 774 kHz AM repeater was decommissioned in January 2015, and the masts were demolished in December 2015. On August 16, 2016, a repeater covering the Burdekin region on 92.3 MHz was activated from Mt Inkerman, south of Home Hill.
On September 3, 2018 4TOFM was rebranded to 102.3 Triple M.
General Information
- City: Townsville, Queensland
- Broadcast area: Townsville RA1
- Frequency: 102.3 MHz
- Branding: 102.3 Triple M
- Language(s): English
- Format: Adult Contemporary
- Owner: Southern Cross Austereo
- Sister stations: hit103.1
- Former call signs: 4TOFM
- Former frequencies: 1170 kHz, 780 kHz, 774 kHz
Programs
This radio station is well-known for its distinctive Adult Contemporary programming. Adult contemporary music has lush, soothing, and highly polished qualities, with an emphasis on melody and harmonies. It is usually melodic enough to capture the attention of the listener while remaining inoffensive and pleasurable enough to serve as background music. Songs in this genre, like most in pop music, are written in a basic format with a verse-chorus structure.
The music on AC stations is determined by the station’s direction. Some Hot AC stations sound eerily similar to Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR). Others are softer and more laid back, while still others lean toward Alternative stations in their music selection. There are others that are easily misidentified as oldies stations. MOR has given way to Adult Contemporary.
Stations also approach music programming in very different ways. Some radio stations focus solely on music. They play long swaths of music interspersed with commercials. Others take a more comprehensive approach, with frequent breaks from music to provide traffic, weather, news, or other program elements. Others will provide full service during rush hour and focus on music during the afternoon and evening hours.
Stations also approach music programming in very different ways. Some radio stations focus solely on music. They play long swaths of music interspersed with commercials. Others take a more comprehensive approach, with frequent breaks from music to provide traffic, weather, news, or other program elements. Others will provide full service during rush hour and focus on music during the afternoon and evening hours.
Finally,
4TO FM is a radio station in Toronto, Canada. With Townsville’s Best Hits and Expensive for Breakfast. Look on the bright side of life in paradise, 4TO FM!!! Only the sun covers more of North Queensland than 4TOFM. Townsville Radio Station was established in 1931. Can be heard on 102.3FM and 774AM in the Townsville area, as well as 98.3FM in Bowen.
Social Contact –
- Website: www.triplem.com.au/townsville/
- FB: www.facebook.com/triplemtownsville
- Insta: www.instagram.com/mmmtownsville
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/Triplem
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