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Try phoning a certain younger station on the Gold Coast. They will swear black and blue that it is not possible to become a member. It is never mentioned on air. Upon talking to this station's management at events, they still refuse to admit they are a community station owned by members because they refuse to allow people to sign up.
Hi Eugene,
This seems to be a growing trend actually.
I know of a station located in,Tamworth NSW,in recent times had booted up to 40 volunteers (Announcers and admin) and seemingly is being controlled by their so called 'operations manager' to mimic a commercial station.
The board have lost all control and credibility and the station no longer seems interested in members. Last count probably has lost most members due to selfishness and rudeness and really no appeal.
There also seems to be a question on who is being payed where they shouldn't be.
I personally think ACMA need to be undertaking audits in areas where complaints have been made. All they seem to do is pipe complaints back to the station who have an answer for everything.
Community stations should be a station for all in the community not for a select few.
Damn boring format with wall to wall music (The same 200 songs) and constant advertising (sponsors).
Turned me off ages ago and oh not to mention no stereo either just raspy overdriven mono!
Can anyone put me in touch with John Bryant please ?