Our Story

Radio East Gippsland (R.E.G. FM) was established in the 1980's by two dedicated groups in

East Gippsland with an intent to provide a unique community radio station.

 

May, 1989

Lakes Community Radio Inc. and East Gippsland Community Radio Inc. amalgamated to form Radio East Gippsland Inc.

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October, 1992

Radio East Gippsland received a broadcast licence  allocated for two frequencies, 90.7 & 105.5.

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Two separate studios and two transmission towers where to be established, which is the case today.

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1993

The Lakes Entrance studio commenced broadcasting from the Glenara complex with the support and generosity of the Lakes Entrance RSL.

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The Lakes Entrance studio transmitter (90.7) was located on a shared tower with

East Gippsland Ambulance Service and others.

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The Bairnsdale Studio moved into the old engineers house in Jennings Street, owned  by East Gippsland Water.

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August, 1993

The Bairnsdale transmitter (105.5) was re-located to Mt. Taylor.

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2000

New antenna was installed at Mt Taylor (105.5).

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2001

The Lake Entrance studio was refurbished.

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2007

The new 40 metre Lakes Entrance transmitter was installed with a new antenna and

STL link to the Lakes Entrance studio.

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2014

The Bairnsdale studio was relocated from Jennings Street to Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.

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2016

A new Bairnsdale studio antenna was installed at Mt. Taylor to improve coverage.

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2019

Radio East Gippsland, R.E.G. FM continues to support and entertain the community

of East Gippsland.

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