2GB

Infobox_Radio_station | name = 2GB


city = Sydney, Australia
area = Sydney, Australia
branding =
slogan = Your City, Your Station
airdate = 1926
frequency = 873 kHz AM
format = talkback radio station
power =
sister_stations = 2CH
owner = Macquarie Radio Network
website = [http://www.2gb.com.au 2gb.com.au]

2GB is a commercial radio station in Sydney, Australia broadcasting on 873 kHz, AM. It is one of Australia's most popular talk-back radio stations, especially in the Sydney area. Its announcers generally have a centre-right viewpoint. The station commenced broadcasting in 1926. The operator, Theosophical Broadcasting Station Pty Ltd, owned by interests associated with the local branch of Theosophical Society Adyar, was granted a radio broadcasting licence for the Sydney, area. The station's call sign, 2GB, was chosen to honour the Italian philosopher, Giordano Bruno, who was much admired by Theosophists. Although the ownership of the station has subsequently passed to strictly commercial interests, the call sign is retained.

Main on-air personalities in 2008

*Alan Jones: Alan Jones is the number one breakfast timeslot broadcaster in Australia according to AC Nielsen's regular survey of his audience. (5.30am-10.00am Weekdays)Fact|date=June 2007
*Ray Hadley: Ray Hadley is the mid-morning announcer on 2GB (10.00am-1.00pm Weekdays).
*Chris Smith: Chris Smith hosts the afternoon show on 2GB (1.00pm-4.00pm Weekdays). Has also filled in for Alan Jones and is a fill in for Ray Hadley.
*Philip Clark: Formerly the host of the breakfast program on 702 ABC Sydney as well as 2GB, he now presents the 'drive time' program (4.00pm-7.00pm)
*Murray Wilton: Presents his program "The Good Life" weeknights between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, as well as on weekend afternoons between October and March (during the rugby league off-season)
*Brian Wilshire: Brian Wilshire presents the top-rating nightly program (9.00pm-12.00 midnight Weeknights)
*David Oldfield: David Oldfield is the midnight to dawn announcer on 2GB (12.00 midnight-5.00am Weekdays).

Other on-air personalities/shows

*Graham and Sandra Ross: Present "The Garden Clinic" program on Weekends between 6.00am and 9.00am, also joined by their horticulturalist daughter Linda.
*Luke Bona: Presents the weekend mornings program (9.00am-12.00 noon Weekends), focusing on lifestyle issues such as real estate, health, travel, books, movies, music and trivia. Also fills in for Chris Smith when on holidays.
*Continuous Call Team: Rugby League program "Weekend Detention", which airs between March and October (7.00pm-10pm Fridays, 12.00 noon-8.00pm Saturdays, 12.00 noon-6.00pm Sundays). Hosted by Ray Hadley, the program also features Bob Fulton, Steve Roach and Darryl Brohman along with Andrew Moore plus Paul Sironen.
*Andrew Moore: Presents "Sunday Sportzone", a wrap-up of the weekend's sporting action and results (6.00pm-8.00pm Sundays). Also reads the sports updates during morning news bulletins, and is the back-up commentator for Ray Hadley on the Continuous Call Team
*Steve Murphy: Numerologist, whose program airs Saturday nights between 8.00pm and 12.00 midnight
*Rev. Bill Crews: Presents the religion program on Sunday nights between 8.00pm and 12.00 midnight
*Frank Crook: Presents the weekend midnight to dawn program. (12.00 midnight-6.00am Weekends)
*Kayley Harris : Presents Saturday & Sunday drive. Kayley has worked in Sydney radio for nearly 30 years. Her on air career began in the early 1990s starting out as a traffic reporter for both 2UW and 2WS. She then went on to co-host the highly successful Hans and Kayley Breakfast Show on WSFM, winning several national and international awards. Kayley joined 2GB in 2006 as a producer and presenter. She regularly fills in on air when someone is away and enjoys working behind the scenes Monday to Friday producing the Philip Clark Drive Program.
*Pete Graham: the club show Saturday afternoon 4 to 5pm Interviews with club entertainers, chefs, club news.
*Jason Morrison: Fill in for Alan Jones, Ray Hadley, or Philip Clark during the year when they are on holidays. Morrison used to present editorial segments for the Alan Jones program (now abandoned). He also hosted a Sunday drive program with Angela Bishop, now replaced with Kayley Harris.

Macquarie Radio Network

* Macquarie Radio Network owns both 2GB and 2CH. The 2GB transmitter is currently situated on the very end of Bennelong Rd, Homebush Bay, while the 2CH transmitter is at 19 Hill Rd, Homebush Bay.
* Macquarie National News is the name of the news service of the Macquarie Radio Network, and is taken by various stations including 2KY and 2RDJ.

Past personalities

Brian Carlton (now The Spoonman on Triple M Sydney), Jack Davey, Bob Dyer, Terry Dear, Ken Howard (race caller), John Tapp (race caller), John Pearce, Gwen Plumb, Andrea, Dita Cobb, Ian McRae, Grant Goldman, Tim Webster, Malcolm T. Elliott, John Laws, Mike Carlton, Bob Rogers, Glenn Wheeler, Peter Hand, Jim Ball

Callsign

The number 2 of the callsign refers to the state of New South Wales which has postcodes starting with 2. The two-letters GB indicate an AM station whereas three-letters would indicate FM.

External links

* [http://www.2gb.com Talkback Radio 2GB 873 AM]
* [http://www.2gb.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=43&Itemid=204 Macquarie National News]