90.1 Chilli FM
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Predecessor | 7EX |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Founder | The Examiner |
| Fate | Acquired by ARN Media in 2021 |
| Headquarters | Launceston , Australia |
Area served | North-East Tasmania |
| Products | Contemporary hit radio broadcast |
| Owner | ARN (Australian Radio Network) |
| Parent | ARN |
| Website | www |
Chilli 90.1fm (call sign 7EXX) is a Tasmanian radio broadcaster based in Australia. Owned by ARN, it delivers a contemporary hit radio format targeting listeners in Launceston and its vicinity. The station originally launched in 1938 under the name 7EX and currently operates from York Street studios, sharing facilities with its sister station 89.3 LAFM. Chilli 90.1fm extends its reach across North-East Tasmania via Chilli 99.7FM, utilizing repeaters on 99.7 MHz in Scottsdale and 94.5 MHz covering Weldborough and St Helens.
History
Founded in 1938 by The Examiner, 7EX was a prominent competitor to rival station 7LA, splitting the Launceston audience throughout the 1980s. After undergoing several ownership transitions, the station became part of the Tote Sport Radio network focused on horse racing content.
In 2005, following the release of VHF channel 3 by television broadcaster ABNT-3, 7EX switched from AM to FM transmission, beginning broadcasts on 90.1 MHz alongside 7LA at 89.3 and ABC Northern Tasmania at 91.7 MHz. Grant Broadcasters purchased the 7EX licence from Tote Sport Radio in 2010 and rebranded it in 2011 as Chilli 90.1fm, adopting a contemporary hit radio format. Much of its programming is shared with Chilli 99.7 in Scottsdale.
In November 2021, ARN Media acquired Chilli FM together with other stations from Grant Broadcasters, granting access to ARN's iHeartRadio platform for regional audiences. The deal finalized on 4 January 2022, bringing Chilli FM into ARN's KIIS Network while preserving its existing brand identity.
On Air
Weekdays:
- Breakfast 6am–9am Adam & Nic For Breakfast
- Mornings 10am–1pm Ben
- Workdays 1pm–5pm Jackie
- Drive 5pm–7pm Will & Woody
- Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power 7pm–8pm