ABC Pilbara
| Company type | Public broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Karratha , Australia |
Area served | Gascoyne and Pilbara regions, Western Australia |
| Products | Local radio broadcasting |
ABC Pilbara operates as an ABC Local Radio broadcaster headquartered in Karratha, catering to audiences across the Gascoyne and sections of the Pilbara regions. Its transmission range encompasses major communities such as Port Hedland, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Newman, and Tom Price.
Established in 1988 under the call sign 6KP, the station currently broadcasts on several primary AM frequencies:
- 6KP 702 AM Karratha
- 6CA 846 AM Carnarvon
- 6MN 567 AM Newman
- 6PH 603 AM Port Hedland
- 6PN 567 AM Pannawonica
- 6PU 567 AM Paraburdoo
- 6TP 567 AM Tom Price
- 6XM 1188 AM Exmouth
Coverage is further extended through supplementary low-power FM transmitters. During periods without local shows, ABC Pilbara airs content from 720 ABC Perth.
The station underwent a rebranding on 8 April 2019, changing its name from ABC North West WA to ABC Pilbara to more accurately represent its primary audience. On 3 May 2022, ABC Pilbara moved into modern studios located at The Pelago on Sharpe Avenue in Karratha. This facility provides improved protection against cyclones, guaranteeing uninterrupted emergency broadcast services. Simultaneously, a new mini-bureau was inaugurated in Carnarvon as part of ABC’s regional growth initiatives, staffed by two journalists covering regions including Shark Bay, Exmouth, and Gascoyne Junction.