7XS
7XS building from Cutten Street. 2022

7XS is a radio station based in Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia, broadcasting on the FM radio band on a frequency of 92.1 MHz Queenstown, 105.1 MHz Strahan and 107.1 Rosebery on the west-coast of Tasmania.

It was opened on 29 May 1937 as with the callsign 7QT.[1][2][3]

It was changed to 7XS on 1 October 1986

In November 2021, 7XS, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including 7XS, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "WEST COAST NEWS". The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860–1954). Hobart, Tasmania. 4 August 1936. p. 2. Retrieved 3 March 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "Representative Gathering at Queenstown For Opening of 7QT". The Mercury. 31 May 1937. p. 2. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
  3. ↑ Australian Broadcasting Tribunal (1979), An inquiry into an application from West Coast Broadcasters Pty Limited for the renewal of the licence for commercial broadcasting station 7QT Queenstown : transcript of proceedings, Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, retrieved 3 March 2012
  4. ↑ ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022

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