Edge 96.1

The Edge 96.1 is a music radio station based in outer Sydney, Australia but licenced to Katoomba. It plays mainly R&B and hip hop music. It is operated by the Australian Radio Network.

Before its "Hip hop and R&B" phase, the station played Top 40 mainstream CHR, before that (c. 1998) Alternative Rock. Although licensed to Katoomba/Blue Mountains/Penrith, its signal, at 5 kW located at Wentworth Falls is enough to cover about 70% of the Sydney basin. By virtue of being a 'fortuitous' station, it is not included in Sydney Nielsen polls (forming part of the 'Other' stations). 96.1 was taken to court in the 1990's for excessive coverage overspill. The ABA lost. In 1997, The station (owned by Mike Walsh) was sold to ARN and now, ARN owns 3 Sydney radio stations (The Edge, WS FM and Mix 106.5). Legally, it only owns the latter 2 (in the Sydney market), therefore can get around current media ownership restrictions.

Presenters include Christo for Breakfast with Wendy and Thommo the Sports Guy, Mike E in the Morning, Drive with Kris Fade and the Dirty Dozen at night with K-Sera. Their program director is radio Legend Charlie Fox. You can check the entire team out at [www.961.com] or [www.myspace.com/edge961].

Previous Station ID'S since 1992 include One FM, 9inety6ix.1one varying from Top 40 to Rock Only playlists.

It is classified by the ACMA as a 'Regional' and not a Sydney 'Metro' Commercial Radio Station. Paying cheaper License fees but consequently it is not included in Sydney Radio Market Surveys.

It was formerly AM station 2KA.

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