Gulf FM (ACMA callsign:5GFM) is a community radio station based on the Copper Coast in South Australia. Gulf FM broadcasts 24/7 to the Copper Coast and surrounding areas. Live-to-air presenters 7am -midnight where possible. An automated playlist when no presenter available.
Its studios are at 31 Hallett Street,Kadina, South Australia and its broadcast tower is at Tank Hill, Kadina.
The Station is run entirely by volunteers, including a Board of eight (8). Main source of funding is Sponsorship, Fundraising Events, Membership Subscriptions, Community Support Groups Subscriptions, Buddy Subscriptions, Donations, and Grants sourced from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and the Copper Coast Council’s Annual Community Grants Scheme.
The Station started around 30 years ago when two young technicians from Moonta, Jon Proom and Jeff Ball decided it would be beneficial to the community to have a local community radio station. They sought the assistance of Council and public consultation. It wasn’t long before we were transmitting from a caravan from “the highest” spot in Kadina. Council generously gave us a couple of rooms in the town hall, then the defunct Mothers’ and Babies” rooms in Taylor Street where we remained for many years until relocating to the former TAFE campus where we’ve been for the past 10+ years.
We have 2 live-to-air studios, a production studio, large admin reception area and a large amenities/meeting room. Our recently acquired building next door is a work in progress as we plan to relocate our Production studio to that space to enable school students and local bands to perform/record/go live to air….