2CH

2CH is a commercial radio station in Sydney, Australia. It is owned by Pacific Star Network.

2CH
CitySydney, Australia
BrandingClassic Hits 2CH
SloganClassic Hits of the 70's and 80's
Frequency1170 kHz AM
First air date15 February 1932
FormatClassic Hits Christian Radio
ERP5kW
Call sign meaningChurches
Former frequencies1210 kHz AM (1932–1935)
OwnerPacific Star Network
(Radio 2CH Pty Ltd)
WebcastOnline
Websitewww.2ch.com.au

History
The old 2CH transmitter in Ermington
The old 2CH transmitter

2CH commenced broadcasting on 15 February 1932 on 1210 kHz.[1][2] It moved to its current frequency of 1170 kHz in 1935.[3] The NSW Council of Churches was its licence holder until it was sold to John Singleton in April 1994 becoming part of the Macquarie Radio Network.[4] The CH stands for "churches". In 1994, the NSW Council of Churches sub let the licence to Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) who provided program content for six days per week, with the Council of Churches being responsible for programming on Sundays.

Church Thanksgiving

On 18 February 2007, a thanksgiving service to celebrate 2CH's 75 years of broadcasting was held at St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, Sydney Square, commencing at 2 pm. The Reverend Peter Jensen, the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney presided with Rev. Dr. Ross Clifford preaching.[5]

In January 2017 2CH was sold to a consortium of Oceania Capital Partners, Glenn Wheatley and John Williams for $5.6 million.[6] The station had to be sold to comply with an undertaking given to the Australian Communications and Media Authority following the merger of the Macquarie Radio Network and Fairfax Media (owners of 2GB and 2UE respectively) to comply with legislation allowing one party to only control two radio stations in a market.[7]

The station posted a loss of $1.9 million on revenue of $2.4 million for the year to March 2019.[8] In June 2020 it was sold to Pacific Star Network.[9]

Announcers

Weekdays:[10]

  • Non Stop Classic Hits (01:00 - 06:00)
  • Tim Webster (Weekday breakfast 06:00am – 12:00)
  • Trevor Sinclair (Weekday afternoons - drive 12:00 – 19:00)
  • Chris Kearns Tonight Live (Weeknights 19:00 - 01:00)

Saturday:[10]

  • Non Stop Classic Hits (01:00 – 06:00)
  • Kayley Harris (06:00 – 12:00)
  • Chris Kearns (12:00 – 18:00)
  • Bob Rogers Reminiscing (18:00 – 24:00)

Sundays:[10]

  • Non Stop Classic Hits (12:00 – 05:30)
  • Inspirations Aaron Wright (05:30 - 07:00)
  • Kayley Harris (07:00 – 12:00)
  • Trevor Sinclair (12:00 – 18:00)
  • Elvis Presley Show (18:00 – 19:00)
  • Sunday Sessions Stardust (19:00 - 20:00)
  • Aaron Wright Open Line (20:00 - 01:00)

References
  1. "2CH to Open Soon". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 February 1932. p. 8. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
  2. 2CH Celebrating 80 Years of Entertaining Sydney! – 2CH. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  3. "New Wave Lengths". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 August 1935. p. 11. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
  4. Lecky, Sue (21 April 1994). "Singleton Short-Circuits 2CH News". News and Features. The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 3. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  5. "NSW Council of Churches – Coming Events".
  6. "2CH sold to Oceania Capital". radiotoday.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  7. Glenn Wheatley’s EON Broadcasting adds 2CH to network after forced Macquarie Media sale Mumbrella 19 December 2016
  8. "Oceania Capital Partners Annual Report 2019" (PDF). ASX. 26 June 2019.
  9. "Craig Hutchison's sports network SEN has acquired 2CH Sydney". Radio Today. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  10. Shows 2CH
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