6AR and 6NR get entension of time for FM conversion

The Australian Broadcasting Authority will extend the time for community radio services 6AR and 6NR to convert from AM to FM. The proposed extension gives the stations another year to complete the changeover (until 23 October 2003).

The ABA determined the Perth licence area plan on 12 October 2001. In the plan, the ABA made channel capacity available for both 6AR and 6NR to change their broadcasting frequencies. 6NR is to move from 927 kHz to 100.1 MHz and 6AR is to move from 1170 kHz to 100.9 MHz.

While 6AR and 6NR have begun the process of converting to FM, both have indicated last minute difficulties in meeting the requirement to convert by the due date and have requested an extension of time.

Those wishing to comment on the proposed changes can do so by 18 October 2002. Freecall 1800 810 241.