ABC Radio Canberra
| Company type | Public broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Headquarters | Canberra , Australia |
Area served | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Queanbeyan, Yass, Bungendore, Goulburn |
| Products | Radio broadcasting |
| Website | www |
ABC Radio Canberra (call sign: 2CN) operates as an ABC Local Radio broadcaster catering to the Canberra region, the Australian Capital Territory, and adjacent areas in New South Wales such as Queanbeyan, Yass, and Bungendore. Its transmission extends to Goulburn, although this area primarily receives coverage from ABC Central West based in Orange.
The station commenced operations in 1953 on the 1540 kHz frequency, later transitioning to 1440 kHz in 1974 before settling on its present AM frequency of 666 kHz in 1983. Originally located in Gungahlin, the broadcast center relocated to central Canberra in 1957 and subsequently moved to custom-built facilities in Dickson by 1964.
In 2000, the station was rebranded as 666 ABC Canberra, and in 2017 it adopted the name ABC Radio Canberra to align with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s nationwide branding approach.
ABC Radio Canberra ventured into digital broadcasting in 2011, offering simulcasts alongside Radio National, ABC Classic FM, ABC News Radio, and Triple J within the Canberra region.
During periods without local programming, ABC Radio Canberra retransmits content from ABC Radio Sydney.
Current presenters
- Greg Jennett
- Adam Shirley
- Sabra Lane
- Richard Fidler
- Sarah Kanowski
- Sally Sara
- Georgia Stynes
- Ross Solly
- Indira Naidoo
- Philip Clark
- Rod Quinn
- Adrienne Francis
- Ian McNamara
- Kim Huynh
- Greg Bayliss
- Craig Quartermaine