Wow FM

Wow FM (100.7 FM, callsign "2WOW") is a community radio station based in St Marys in Sydney. The station broadcasts to part of Western Sydney, mainly centered on the City of Penrith. Wow FM is a volunteer run organisation and is funded through listener support, grants and limited commercial sponsorship.

Programming

The station's current programs cover a range of music styles including adult contemporary, rock and roll, country, multicultural and Christian programming, although for vast parts of the day, relays satellite programming from the Community Radio Network (CRN). Wow FM also broadcasts programs that are presented by special interest groups or in languages other than English.

History

In June 2001, "Way Out West (WOW) FM" beat one other radio stations for a permanent license from the Australian Broadcasting Authority. This was due to the perceived need for multicultural programs in the Penrith area, which WOW FM devoted a large proportion of their airtime, despite the fact, only 10% of Penrith LGA residents come from a non-English speaking background.