Hellenic Radio (Australia)

Hellenic Radio
Broadcast areaSydney and Melbourne
Frequency
  • AM: 1683 kHz Sydney
  • AM: 1422 kHz Melbourne
Branding1683am
Programming
Language(s)Greek
FormatMusic and talk and advertisements
Ownership
OwnerKostas Nikolis
History
First air date
1983; 41 years ago (1983)
Links
Website1683amgreekradio.com

The Hellenic Radio (Australia) is a Greek language radio station based in Marrickville, which broadcasts its programs in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. It began operating officially as a Greek radio program in 1983 through the 2NBC STEREO FM community radio station.[1] Today the Hellenic Radio is broadcast in Sydney on the 1683 kHz AM frequency[2] and in Melbourne on 1422 kHz.[3]

Shows such as Skai 100.3 and RIK Triton are rebroadcast, as well as local programs. The Hellenic radio station also advertises community news and events.[4]

The station is owned and operated by Kostas Nikolis. It aims to continue to develop and preserve the Hellenic language, culture and community amongst the Australian Hellenic community today.[5]

  1. ^ Nikolis, Kostas; Tserdanis, George (2021). "GREEK RADIO STATION (1683AM)". Greeks of Australia. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ "1683am The Hellenic Radio Station Of Australia". Greece & Co. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ "GREEK MEDIA GROUP – GREEK MEDIA GROUP". Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  4. ^ "1683AM The Hellenic Radio of Australia". Radioau.net. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Our Story". 1683am Greek Radio. Retrieved 10 December 2021.