2MCE has a proud history in the local community dating back to 1976 when we commenced our first broadcasts, also becoming the first regional community broadcaster in Australia.
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All other community stations at that stage were metropolitan based.
The MCE call sign came about through Mitchell College of Education it became Charles Sturt University, but the MCE call sign remained as a part of the station’s proud history.
Originally set up to supplement the journalism and broadcasting courses at the college, the station was always manned by enthusiastic volunteers from the local community – and some of them are still here today.
Often referred to as the university station and still heavily involved as a training ground for broadcast and journalism students attending CSU the stations programming is far from student focused.
The majority of our volunteer presenters are from within the local community and range from Doctors, teachers, accountants and architects to labourers, factory workers, landscapers, students and nurses in other words from all walks of life.
Radio 2MCE programming is as varied as our people.
- Something for all ages
2MCE programming is as varied as our people from Mozart to Midnight Oil, Fats Domino to Freddie Mercury and Adam Ant to Adam Brand.
We appeal more to a 35-plus age group but at the same time do cater for the younger audience with our afternoon drive time and late night spots.
We have many specialist musical programs covering, jazz, folk, country, ethnic, classical and easy listening formats along with a regular mix of new material and 60s to 80s rock and pop.
Give us a try some time and if you don’t like what you hear, try again an hour later.
Al’s memorial
AS mentioned last week the sudden passing of former presenter Al McCartan saddened and surprised many.
He was a regular on 2MCE for a number of years.
Al is to be remembered with a memorial service on Friday at the chapel at Abercrombie House. The service will be a celebration of Al’s life and will start at 10am with all welcome to attend.
Following the service a morning tea will be held at Abercrombie House.
Al McCartan was cremated at a private service last week in Sydney but tomorrow’s service will be a chance for those who knew him to pass on their respects.