Power FM (South Australia)
| Company type | Commercial radio broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | May 12, 2000 |
| Headquarters | Murray Bridge , Australia |
Area served | Murray Bridge RA1, Adelaide Hills, South Coast, Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Products | Radio broadcasting (Hot Adult Contemporary music) |
| Owner | Australian Radio Network |
| Website | www |
Power FM (ACMA identifier: 5EZY) is a commercial radio broadcaster specializing in Hot Adult Contemporary music, headquartered in Murray Bridge, South Australia. It transmits on the frequency 98.7 MHz and extends its coverage through repeaters located in Victor Harbor at 99.7 MHz and in the Adelaide Hills region at 100.3 MHz.
History
The station commenced operations on 12 May 2000. Licenses for repeaters serving the South Coast and Adelaide Hills were granted in March 2002 and October 2005, respectively. Initially under the ownership of Grant Broadcasters, these repeaters were established to overcome signal limitations caused by terrain from the main transmitter on Gifford Hill. This enhancement expanded broadcast reach throughout the Adelaide Hills and significant portions of the Fleurieu Peninsula. These regions fall within the Murray Bridge RA1 ACMA license area, which was formerly covered by sister station 5MU broadcasting on AM 1125 kHz. Each repeater operates with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1 kW, complementing the primary transmitter’s 20 kW ERP output from Gifford Hill.
In November 2021, ownership of Power FM transferred to the Australian Radio Network (ARN) as part of ARN's acquisition of Grant Broadcasters’ portfolio. This strategic move allows Power FM to utilize ARN's iHeartRadio digital platform across regional locations. The acquisition was finalized on 4 January 2022.
Programming
- Power FM Breakfast with Craig & Katie
- Feel Good Workday
- The Ride Home with Geordi
- Will and Woody
- The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power
- iHeartRadio Countdown