7RPH 864 AM
RPH Print Radio Tasmania
Email: 7rph@tassie.net.au | Phone: 03-6224-1864
The Radio for the Print Handicapped movement was established in Australia in the mid 1970's, and was many years in the planning stages before it went to air. Developed by print handicapped people, it was seen by its founders as vital in providing print handicapped people with the same access to information as any other group in the community.
In July 1978 the then minister in charge of communications, Tony Staley, granted licences around Australia for the provision of RPH services.
With assistance from State and Federal Governments, the station 7RPH (now RPH Hobart), was established. The State Government also provided a transmitter site on Mount Nelson. On Saturday 26th June 1982 7RPH commenced daily programming from 73 Montague Street, New Town, and was the first RPH radio station anywhere in Australia to do so.
In 1991, with Government assistance and a new licence, 7RPH moved to their present building at 136 Davey Street. It is fitted out with two studios and provides an area for volunteers as well as administrative offices. A new transmitter was built at Rushy Lagoon, Sandford and 7RPH was able to provide an improved service to a wider audience. The service areas covered are the municipalities of Brighton, Bruny, Clarence, Glenorchy, Green Ponds, Hobart, Huon, Kingborough, Port Cygnet, Richmond, Glamorgan/Spring Bay and Tasman.
In July 1978 the then minister in charge of communications, Tony Staley, granted licences around Australia for the provision of RPH services.
With assistance from State and Federal Governments, the station 7RPH (now RPH Hobart), was established. The State Government also provided a transmitter site on Mount Nelson. On Saturday 26th June 1982 7RPH commenced daily programming from 73 Montague Street, New Town, and was the first RPH radio station anywhere in Australia to do so.
In 1991, with Government assistance and a new licence, 7RPH moved to their present building at 136 Davey Street. It is fitted out with two studios and provides an area for volunteers as well as administrative offices. A new transmitter was built at Rushy Lagoon, Sandford and 7RPH was able to provide an improved service to a wider audience. The service areas covered are the municipalities of Brighton, Bruny, Clarence, Glenorchy, Green Ponds, Hobart, Huon, Kingborough, Port Cygnet, Richmond, Glamorgan/Spring Bay and Tasman.
Postal Address:
136 Davey Street Hobart
TAS 7000
Licence Type: Full Licence
Area Served: Metro |
Community Served: Print Disabled
Web: http://www.7rph.org.au