101.7 WSFM

101.7 WSFM (call sign: 2UUS) is a FM band radio station broadcasting in Sydney, Australia. Its main content is commercial music, in particular classic hits from the 1960s to the Early 2000s, with a greater focus on the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The station is owned by the Australian Radio Network, a 50/50 joint venture between Clear Channel Communications of the U.S., and APN News & Media Ltd. Its target market is all people aged 39–54.

WSFM's main frequency is 101.7 MHz on the FM band, with two repeaters in the outer suburbs of Sydney: 88.3 MHz in the Macarthur region, and 99.1 MHz centred in the Richmond/Hawkesbury region. It previously transmitted on 1224 kHz on the AM band; this frequency is now used by print-handicapped radio station 2RPH.

Music

WSFM's former catchlines were Sydney's Classic Hits and Real music, real variety. WSFM generally plays pop music from the last four decades as well as current classic hits.

History

Liverpool Broadcasting and Transmitting Co Pty Ltd was granted an AM radio license in the late 1970s, specifically to serve the Western Suburbs of Sydney. 2WS began broadcasting on 23 November 1978 from temporary studios in a relocated cottage at 2 Leabons Lane, Seven Hills with a 5 kW transmitter located at nearby Prospect.