History of Alive 90.5

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 the 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 Ivor Jones appointed chairman
1994 Gary Ridge 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 means we are running at a full 200W to the north and 60W to the south, as allowed by ACMA.