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{{short description|Radio reading service in Canberra, Australia}} |
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'''Radio 1RPH''' 1125 [[Kilohertz|kHz]] is a [[volunteer]] manned AM band [[radio]] [[Broadcasting|broadcast]] station in the [[Australian Capital Territory]]. |
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{{Use Australian English|date=June 2015}} |
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{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = 1RPH |
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| logo = 1rph radio logo.png |
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| city = [[Canberra]], [[Australian Capital Territory]] |
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| area = Canberra RA2 ([http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_442.pdf]) |
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| branding = |
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| frequency = [[AM broadcasting|AM]]: 1125 [[kilohertz|kHz]] Canberra |
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| translator = {{ubl|[[FM broadcasting|FM]]: 89.5 [[megahertz|MHz]] [[Wagga Wagga]]|FM: 99.5 MHz [[Junee]]}} |
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| repeater = |
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| airdate = {{start date|df=yes|1992|10|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic031_community_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |title=Community Radio Broadcasting Licences |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007170115/http://www.acma.gov.au/WEBWR/_assets/main/LIB100052/lic031_community_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |archivedate=7 October 2007}}</ref> |
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| format = [[Radio reading service]] |
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| language = [[English language|English]] |
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| power = 2,000 [[watt]]s |
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| coordinates = {{coord|35|12|52|S|149|7|0|E|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:AU}} |
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| callsign_meaning = '''1''' = [[Australian Capital Territory]]<br>'''R'''adio for the<br>'''P'''rint<br>'''H'''andicapped |
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| affiliations = [[Radio Print Handicapped Network]] |
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| owner = Print Handicapped Radio of ACT, Inc. |
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| licensee = |
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| sister_stations = |
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| webcast = |
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| website = {{official website|http://www.radio1rph.org.au/}} |
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}} |
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'''Radio 1RPH''' 1125 [[Kilohertz|kHz]] [[Canberra, Australian Capital Territory|Canberra]] (89.5FM [[Wagga, New South Wales|Wagga]], 99.5FM [[Junee, New South Wales|Junee]]) is a [[Volunteering|volunteer]]-staffed AM band [[radio]] [[Broadcasting|broadcast]] station in the [[Australian Capital Territory]] serving all of the ACT and surrounding areas of NSW including Queanbeyan, Yass and Michelago, with FM repeaters at Wagga and Junee,<ref>[http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100059/radio_2-jul2012.pdf VHF FM RADIO Callsign order] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214345/http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100059/radio_2-jul2012.pdf |date=3 March 2016 }}, [[Australian Communications and Media Authority|ACMA]], July 2012, accessed 8 August 2012</ref> and a [[streaming media]] on its web site.<ref> |
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{{cite web |title=1RPH History |url=http://www.radio1rph.org.au/history.htm |year=2008 |accessdate=4 August 2008 |website=radio1rph.org.au |publisher=1RPH |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719022224/http://radio1rph.org.au/history.htm |archivedate=19 July 2008 |url-status=dead }} |
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</ref> |
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Radio 1RPH is a member of the [[Radio Print Handicapped Network]]. Its catch-phrases are, '''Your information station''' and '''Turning print into sound''', and it is intended to serve all those who are, for any reason, handicapped from reading printed material. |
Radio 1RPH is a member of the [[Radio Print Handicapped Network]]. Its catch-phrases are, '''Your information station''' and '''Turning print into sound''', and it is intended to serve all those who are, for any reason, handicapped from reading printed material.<ref>{{cite web |
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|title=Value our Voices |
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|url=http://www.cbonline.org.au/%5Cmedia%5CElection_07%5CRPH_Summary1.1.pdf |
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|year=2007 |
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|accessdate=4 August 2008 |
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|publisher=[[Community Broadcasting Association of Australia|CBAA]] |
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|url-status=dead |
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|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725125308/http://www.cbonline.org.au/media/Election_07/RPH_Summary1.1.pdf |
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|archivedate=25 July 2008 |
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}}</ref> |
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Newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed material are read to air. 1RPH used to have a frequency just outside the AM band on 1620 kHz,<ref name="Rogers">{{cite journal|last=Rogers|first=Chris|date=24 December 1994|title=Station News Australia|journal=International DX Digest|publisher=National Radio Club|volume=62|issue=14|quote=scheduled to move on 17 October|url=http://www.chowdanet.com/markc/idxd/1994/IDX23DEC.A94|accessdate=7 December 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119042246/http://www.chowdanet.com/markc/idxd/1994/IDX23DEC.A94|archive-date=19 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and so suffered little interference, and was heard as far away as the United States.<ref name="Burnell">{{cite web|url=http://www.qsl.net/n7ecj/Logs/burnell%208-6-97.txt|title=MW DXpedition in Grayland WA|last=Burnell|first=Jean|date=6 August 1997|publisher=Hardcore|accessdate=7 December 2011|location=St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada}}</ref> |
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Newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed material are read to air. |
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==Programming== |
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(typical; times Australian Eastern) |
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<br>Monday-Friday |
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<br>0700-0900 live readings from morning newspapers |
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<br>0900-1300 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>1300-1530 cross to [[BBC World Service]] |
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<br>1530-1700 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>1700-1755 National Press Hour (network) |
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<br>1755-2000 live readings of background newspaper material |
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<br>2000-2300 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>2300-0630 cross to [[BBC World Service]] |
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<br>0630-0700 religious program |
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Saturday |
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<br>0700-0945 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>0945-1200 live readings from morning newspapers |
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<br>1200-2030 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>2030-0700 cross to [[BBC World Service]] |
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Sunday |
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<br>0700-1000 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>1000-1230 newspapers and sports round-up |
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<br>1230-1355 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>1355-1800 afternoon religious program |
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<br>1800-2000 live readings from newspapers |
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<br>2000-2130 pre-produced specialised programming from printed resources |
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<br>2130-0630 cross to [[BBC World Service]] |
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[http://www.radio1rph.org.au/guide.htm full Program Guide] |
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==Equipment== |
==Equipment== |
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[[File:Radio 1RPH studio and transmitter.jpg|thumb|L-R: Transmitter building, dual masts, car park and carport, studio building.]] |
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===Studios=== |
===Studios=== |
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====On-air and production==== |
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*Two studios, each with 16 channel mixers: |
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====On-air and production==== |
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**dual equipment: |
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*Two studios, each with 16 channel Ogenic broadcast mixers: |
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***turntables |
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**Audio channel sources: |
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***CD |
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***Mini-Disc |
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***Tape-recorders |
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**single-channel inputs: |
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***computer |
***computer |
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***CD players |
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***satellite line |
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***satellite channels |
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***test-tone |
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***Tape-recorders |
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***turntables |
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***outside broadcast line |
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***telephone-radio interface |
***telephone-radio interface |
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====Production==== |
====Production==== |
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*digital post-production studio |
*digital post-production studio |
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*voice-only studio |
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*tape library |
*CD-R and tape library |
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*music library |
*recorded music library |
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===Transmitters and |
===Transmitters and antennae=== |
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*2,000 [[watt]] solid-state AM transmitter with standby |
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*two {{convert|65|m|ft|adj=on}} antenna masts providing directional coverage |
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**generator back-up |
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*emergency power-plant |
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*dual vertical antennas providing phased (lobe) coverage |
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==Effect of NDIS== |
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In February 2016, the station management announced that it had been advised that $38,000 would not be available from the [[Government of the Australian Capital Territory|ACT Government]]'s [[Disability ACT]] as of July 2016, when these funds would become part of the general [[National Disability Insurance Scheme]] (NDIS) funds administered by the [[Government of the Commonwealth of Australia|Commonwealth Government]]. This amount represented roughly a quarter of the station's operating budget. Disability Minister [[Chris Bourke]] declined to promise funding from ACT resources, but said he would make enquiries of the Federal Minister for Disability. Leading the effort to publicise this funding shortfall were: President, Lorraine Litster; Vice President, and People With Disabilities ACT president, Robert Altamore; and volunteer broadcaster and [[ACT Legislative Assembly]] member, [[Vicki Dunne]] MLA. Litster pointed out that, of the $22 billion/year scheme, only $132 million has been set aside for services including the [[Radio Print Handicapped Network]]. The National Disability Insurance Authority (NDIA) has said it will be considering the matter.<ref name="2016-02-10_ABC">{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-11/disability-radio-station-may-cut-services-after-funding-decision/7157868 |title=Disability station Radio 1RPH 'left in the lurch' amid NDIS funding changes |first1=James |last1=Fettes |first2=Adrienne |last2=Francis |work=[[ABC News Online]] |date=11 February 2016 |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="2016-02-10_SMH">{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/radio-station-for-printhandicapped-to-lose-out-under-ndis-president-20160210-gmq49q.html |title=Radio station for print-handicapped to lose out under NDIS: president |first=Katie |last=Burgess |newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=10 February 2016 |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of radio stations in Australia]] |
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* [[Radio Print Handicapped Network]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.radio1rph.org.au Radio 1RPH] |
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*[http://www.rph.org.au/ RPH Australia Network] |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.radio1rph.org.au '''Radio 1RPH'''] |
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*[http://www.rph.org.au/ '''RPH Australia''' (network)] |
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*[http://www.cbaa.org.au Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA)] |
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{{Canberra AM}} |
{{Canberra AM}} |
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[[Category:Radio reading services]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Canberra]] |
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[[Category:Radio reading services of Australia]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1992]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:31, 22 August 2023
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| Broadcast area | Canberra RA2 ([1]) |
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| Frequency | AM: 1125 kHz Canberra |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Radio reading service |
| Affiliations | Radio Print Handicapped Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Print Handicapped Radio of ACT, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 5 October 1992[1] |
Call sign meaning | 1 = Australian Capital Territory Radio for the Handicapped |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 2,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°12′52″S 149°7′0″E / 35.21444°S 149.11667°E |
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| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
Radio 1RPH 1125 kHz Canberra (89.5FM Wagga, 99.5FM Junee) is a volunteer-staffed AM band radio broadcast station in the Australian Capital Territory serving all of the ACT and surrounding areas of NSW including Queanbeyan, Yass and Michelago, with FM repeaters at Wagga and Junee,[2] and a streaming media on its web site.[3]
Radio 1RPH is a member of the Radio Print Handicapped Network. Its catch-phrases are, Your information station and Turning print into sound, and it is intended to serve all those who are, for any reason, handicapped from reading printed material.[4]
Newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed material are read to air. 1RPH used to have a frequency just outside the AM band on 1620 kHz,[5] and so suffered little interference, and was heard as far away as the United States.[6]
Equipment
[edit]
Studios
[edit]On-air and production
[edit]- Two studios, each with 16 channel Ogenic broadcast mixers:
- Audio channel sources:
- computer
- CD players
- satellite channels
- Tape-recorders
- turntables
- outside broadcast line
- telephone-radio interface
- Audio channel sources:
Production
[edit]- digital post-production studio
- voice-only studio
- CD-R and tape library
- recorded music library
Transmitters and antennae
[edit]- 2,000 watt solid-state AM transmitter with standby
- two 65-metre (213 ft) antenna masts providing directional coverage
- emergency power-plant
Effect of NDIS
[edit]In February 2016, the station management announced that it had been advised that $38,000 would not be available from the ACT Government's Disability ACT as of July 2016, when these funds would become part of the general National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds administered by the Commonwealth Government. This amount represented roughly a quarter of the station's operating budget. Disability Minister Chris Bourke declined to promise funding from ACT resources, but said he would make enquiries of the Federal Minister for Disability. Leading the effort to publicise this funding shortfall were: President, Lorraine Litster; Vice President, and People With Disabilities ACT president, Robert Altamore; and volunteer broadcaster and ACT Legislative Assembly member, Vicki Dunne MLA. Litster pointed out that, of the $22 billion/year scheme, only $132 million has been set aside for services including the Radio Print Handicapped Network. The National Disability Insurance Authority (NDIA) has said it will be considering the matter.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Community Radio Broadcasting Licences" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2007.
- ^ VHF FM RADIO Callsign order Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, ACMA, July 2012, accessed 8 August 2012
- ^ "1RPH History". radio1rph.org.au. 1RPH. 2008. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
- ^ "Value our Voices" (PDF). CBAA. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
- ^ Rogers, Chris (24 December 1994). "Station News Australia". International DX Digest. 62 (14). National Radio Club. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
scheduled to move on 17 October
- ^ Burnell, Jean (6 August 1997). "MW DXpedition in Grayland WA". St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada: Hardcore. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ Fettes, James; Francis, Adrienne (11 February 2016). "Disability station Radio 1RPH 'left in the lurch' amid NDIS funding changes". ABC News Online. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ Burgess, Katie (10 February 2016). "Radio station for print-handicapped to lose out under NDIS: president". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 April 2019.