 The station's exterior (2009) | |
| Broadcast area | Melbourne RA1 |
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| Frequency | |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Community access |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Community Radio Federation Limited |
| History | |
First air date | 3 July 1976 |
Former frequencies |
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Call sign meaning | Community Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | ACMA |
| Power | 3500 W |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°53′11″S 144°42′16″E / 37.886459°S 144.704492°E |
| Links | |
Public licence information | Profile |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
3CR is a community radio station that broadcasts on the AM band and on the digital spectrum as 3CR Digital in Melbourne, Australia. It features mainly talk-based programs with political (particularly trade unions) and environmental themes, as well as some music and community language-based programs. Today the station hosts over 130 programs presented by over 400 volunteers.
The radio station is located in Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria. Initially broadcasting on 837 kHz, 3CR now broadcasts on 855 kHz at 2 kW into a directional aerial, from a site at Hoppers Crossing about 15 km west of Melbourne.