3BA (call sign: 3RBA) is a commercial radio station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia broadcasting on the FM band on a frequency of 102.3 MHz.
Together with its sister station Power FM, it is owned by ARN. The station plays "Great Classics & Today's Favourites", which ranges from the 80s to Today.
3BA moved from AM (1314) to FM (102.3) on 5 May 1998.
Today, 3BA's old 1314 frequency currently relays RSN 927 whose signal also travels to Ararat, Colac, Hamilton, Stawell and Warrnambool.
In November 2021, 3BA, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including 3BA, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022 It is expected 3BA will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.
On-Air Schedule
Weekdays 12:00am–06:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA 06:00am–10:00am – 'The Big Show' with Paul 'PT' Taylor 10:00am–12:00pm – 'Ballarat Today' with Brett Macdonald 12:00pm–02:00pm – 'Lunchtime with Jules' 02:00pm–04:00pm – 'Afternoons with Josh Olek' 04:00pm–07:00pm – 'Jam Nation with Jonesy and Amanda' 07:00pm–08:00pm – 'The Christian O'Connell Show' 08:00pm–12:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA
Saturdays 12:00am–06:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA 06:00am–12:00pm – Frank Clark (Lifestyle Programs) 03:00pm-6:00pm - This Week in Music with Jason Staveley 06:00pm–12:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA
Sundays 12:00am–12:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA 07:00am-10:00am - This Week in Music with Jason Staveley
Past 3BA announcers Garry West Glenn McFarlane Glenn Driscoll Phil Weir Mike Cooper Dudley Moore Randall Smith Adrian Lee Geoff Nott Jim Griffin Mike Walden Craig Moore Stephen Whittaker Anthony Kierce Craig Meddings Tony McManus Mal Lewis Paul Cook Brett Macdonald Vaughan Jones Tony Dean Kathy Bedford Leigh Ryan Richard Stewart Bill Freeman John Price Tom Bennett Rob Hammer Rob McCasker Ben Rogers Ed Cowlishaw Craig Blomeley Mike Menner Peter Grace Sean Cullen Ralph Bain Seb Claassen Dan Lonergan Gabrielle Hodson Garrath Cockerell Dean Pickering Alex Withers David Dalkin Geordi Norton Amy Hegedus Program Guide (Monday to Friday)
Breakfast (Big Show) 6am to 10am Ballarat Today 10am to 12pm Lunchtime 12pm to 2pm Afternoons 2pm to 4pm Jam Nation 4pm to 7pm The Christian O'Connell Show 7pm to 8pm PT (Paul Taylor) Brett Macdonald Jules Josh Olek
References
External links Station website