Edge Radio

Edge Radio 99.3FM
Hobart, Tasmania;
Broadcast area	Greater Hobart
Frequency	99.3 MHz FM
Programming
Language	English
Format	Community Radio
Ownership
Owner	Tasmanian Youth Broadcasters
Links
Website	www.edgeradio.org.au

Edge Radio (call sign: 7EDG) is a community radio station situated in the Australian city of Hobart. It is a youth oriented station, with most of its presenters under the age of thirty.^[1] It began broadcasting in February 2013 and receiving a license from the Australian Broadcasting Authority in December 2002.^[2]

Edge Radio focuses on local music, running a Tasmanian music show weekly. The studio is located in the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus.^[2]

It has won numerous CBAA Community Radio Awards, including for Excellence in News and Current Affairs Programming (2019), and Best Station Fundraising Campaign – Small Station (2021).^[3]

In 2003 Edge Radio won Community Radio Station of the Year at the CBAA Community Radio Awards.^[4]

References

^ Kane, Young (2 May 2007). "Edge Radio's birthday bash". The Mercury. p. 9.
^ ^a ^b Kane, Young (4 April 2013). "Edge radio turns 10 and that's just the start". The Mercury. p. 5.
^ "Past CBAA Community Radio Award Winners". Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
^ Briggs, John (1 December 2003). "Young radio station snares major awards". The Mercury. p. 7.