3AW

3AW is a talkback radio station based in Melbourne, Australia, owned by parent company Nine Radio, a division of Nine Entertainment Co. It broadcasts on 693 kHz AM. It began transmission on 22 February 1932 as Melbourne's fifth commercial radio station.

3AW
A 1940s billboard advertising For the Term of his Natural Life in Melbourne
  • Melbourne, Australia
Broadcast areaMelbourne RA1
Frequency
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTalk radio
NetworkNine Radio
AffiliationsNine News
Ownership
Owner
  • Nine Entertainment Co
  • (Radio 3AW Melbourne Pty Ltd)
Sister stations
3EE, broadcasting as Magic 1278
History
First air date
22 September 1932 (1932-09-22)
Former frequencies
  • AM: 1425 kHz (1932–1935)
  • AM: 1280 kHz (1935–1978)
  • AM: 1278 kHz (1978–2006)
Call sign meaning
Allans & The Age; and J.C. Williamson
Technical information
Licensing authority
ACMA
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
37.7997°S 144.6147°E / -37.7997; 144.6147
Links
Public licence information
Profile
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.3aw.com.au
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