What is 4DDD Community Radio?
this is our story
In October 1991, Dalby Rotary Club called a public meeting to establish a radio station in Dalby. Some of those who attended were from the Dalby Amateur Radio Club, of which Reg Kerslake was a member. Out of that meeting Dalby Community Radio was formed.
Origins of the 4ddd Name
A competition was run amongst the community to find a name for the station and submissions were received and a winner was selected. The name chosen was 4ddd which stood for Dalby in the Darling Downs. 4ddd’s first transmission commenced on Australia Day in 1992 and ran for 5 days and nights. It was transmitted on 104.3.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority was at that time known as the Australian Broadcasting Authority and limited transmissions to 28 days per year. In 1997 4ddd was granted a temporary full license on 89.9fm and has been on that frequency ever since. Permanent license was granted in 2000. 4ddd operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has moved from its old home to a brand new building at the Dalby Showgrounds in 2021.
Big Changes in 2024!
In 2024, 4ddd took a big step forward thanks to a $50,000 Community Broadcasting Fund grant. With this support, we’ve upgraded our studios at the Dalby Showgrounds and are now broadcasting with some of the best equipment in the industry.
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Brand new AXIA system – the same cutting-edge technology used by commercial stations.
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Studio A, fully soundproofed – delivering crystal clear, professional sound every time you tune in.
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New Outside Broadcast setup – easy to transport, easy to set up, and perfect for taking 4ddd live to community events anywhere across the region.
A huge thank you goes to Rob Harling, whose expertise made sure we stayed on air during the upgrade – with just two minutes of downtime!
With these exciting improvements, there’s never been a better time to be part of 4ddd. Whether you want to become a member, volunteer, or invite us to broadcast from your event, your support keeps local voices strong and our community connected.
Join us today and help shape the sound of the Western Downs!
Above: Dalby Community Radio 4ddd is all about volunteers making a difference in their community… and having fun at the same time! Here we are pictured at our recent AGM at the station located at the Dalby Showgrounds. Drop in today to see how a radio station works.