Here is a brief chronology of Alive 90.5, formerly known as 2CCR. If you would like to know more about the Balcombe Heights Estate, the location of Alive 90.5, then click this link.
Date | Event |
Circa 1980 | Cumberland Community Radio is formed from the amalgamation of two groups attempting to set up community radio stations: one in Parramatta/Holroyd and the other in the Hills. |
1988 | Baulkham Hills Council (now The Hills) allocates Building 9 in Balcombe Heights Estate to Cumberland Community Radio. |
1987-1989 | First test broadcasts go to air |
1992 | Brian Lankow appointed Chairman. |
October 1992 | The Department of Transport and Communication issues broadcasting license to Cumberland Community Radio. |
12 December 1992 | Cumberland Community Radio begins transmission on FM 90.5. |
1993 | Gary Ridge appointed chairman. |
1994 | Ivor Jones appointed chairman. |
26 January 1995 | 2CCR awarded an Australia Day Award for Outstanding Community Service. |
1995 | Graham Johnson appointed chairman. |
20 July 1996 | Studio 2 opened by the Hon. Alan Cadman, MP, Chief Government Whip. |
2006 | David Bunt appointed chairman. |
2008 | Chris Cunnlif-Jones appointed chairman. |
August 2008 | Studio 1 is refurbished so it can be used for both recording and broadcasting. |
2009 | Chris Cunliffe-Jone reappointed as chairman, then resigned. Laurie Flood appointed as new chairman. |
2010 | Tony Jenkins appointed chairman. |
August 24, 2011 | Tony Jenkins re-appointed chairman. |
November 4, 2011 | Cumberland Community Radio has a new name, Alive 90.5, and a new logo. |
November 30, 2011 | Studio 2 is refurbished. It is still primarily used for broadcasting but can also be used for recording now. |
August 19, 2012 | Doug Solomons retires after 19 years behind the microphone. |
August 29, 2012 | Tony Jenkins re-appointed chairman. |
September 5, 2012 | New Helios FM Transmitter and new ZCG Scalar mixed polarisation 2-bay antenna fitted. This allow us to run at a full 200W to the north and 60W to the south, as permitted by ACMA. |
August 28, 2013 | Following the retirement of Tony Jenkins, Peter King was elected Chairman unopposed. |
October 1, 2014 | Lloyd Smale elected Chairman. |
November, 2014 | Studio 1 modernised with new furniture and Axia console, microphones etc … |
October 2015 | Rajiv Chaudhri was elected Chairman. |
Mar 2016 | New 400W Transmitter Installed |
June 2016 | New Alive 90.5 Website launched |