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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 3AK
		Many radio historians believe that that Akron and the Postmaster General's Department had originally discussed the issuance of such a license, and that the B Class license issued to Akron, with a number of restrictions, was issued in its place.
		In the 1950's 3AK went from an overnight station to a daytime station, restricting itself to close transmission in the early evening as it was discovered that 3AK's signal, on the same frequency as a NSW regional station 2BS Bathurst, was causing interference.
		In January 2004, 3AK became known on-air as SEN 1116 and as of April 2004 the new format had already managed to lift 3AK's profile and ratings.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/3AK (4844 words)

	3AK looks for new owner - www.theage.com.au
		Talk radio station 3AK is up for sale after its owners, the stock exchange-listed company Data & Commerce, last night decided to quit the loss-making broadcaster.
		Data & Commerce's 3AK and 3MP stations lost a collective $2.8 million, before tax, in the company's latest financial year, although 3MP has been "recording small operating profits", the company said last night.
		Since it bought into 3AK in early 2001, Data & Commerce touted the station as a potential challenger to the stranglehold on Melbourne's talkback scene by 3AW and 3LO.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/10/06/1065292534841.html?from=storyrhs (299 words)

	3AK - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Six months later, 3AK and Sydney radio station 2UE embarked on a networked talkback format called CBC where talk programs were broadcast across both stations.
		Only two former 3AK employees, Technician Ralph Knight and Producer Warren Koglin were to keep their jobs.
		In January 2004, 3AK became known on-air as SEN 1116 and as of April 2004 the new format had already managed to lift 3AK's profile and ratings.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/3AK (803 words)

	PM - Kennett turns off 3AK
		RADIO 3AK LISTENER ONE: He was a dictator, unless he could dictate the whole show he was not going to be in it.
		RADIO 3AK LISTENER TWO: I'm going to miss Jeff terribly, I think he was very good, he was very fair and I'm afraid I'll be turning the radio to another station.
		AGNES CUSACK: Radio 3AK listeners, including many of State's politicians, who tuned in to hear Jeff Kennett's take on the Victorian election campaign this afternoon, were greeted with the news that the former Premier had quit.
	www.abc.net.au /pm/stories/s734287.htm (962 words)

	ABA \| News & publications > News releases > News release archive > 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		3AK is expected to cease operation on its previous frequency of 1503 kHz by 24 July 2001.
		At that time the ABA determined that the commercial radio service 3AK would change frequency from 1503 kHz and be licensed to operate on 1116 kHz from Lower Plenty with a maximum CMF of 1245 kV which is equivalent to a transmission power of 5 kW (directional).
		In particular, it was held that the ABA had not consulted widely enough on the proposal to transfer commercial broadcaster 3AK to radiofrequency 1116 kHz and to subsequently make 3AK's existing frequency of 1503 kHz available for a community radio service.
	www.aba.gov.au /newspubs/news_releases/archive/2001/39nr01.shtml (681 words)

	RAB Hall of Fame: Grantlry Dee
		On arrival at GTV9 in Richmond, which was where the 3AK studios were then located, Grantley was interviewed by Nigel Dick, Colin Bendall, Henry Gay and David Joseph.
		The 3AK ratings were rock bottom and they wanted to engage Grantley from a novelty perspective.
		A highlight of his career at 3AK was to co-host on radio the Beatles tour in Melbourne.
	www.rockabillyhall.com /GrantleyDee.html (2011 words)

	MILESAGO - Groups & Solo Artists - Grantley Dee
		Grantley (who is visually impaired) recently explained to media writer Ash Long (who wrote a comprehensive history of 3AK) that station manager-of-the-day Nigel Dick originally recruited him as a 16-year-old in 1963 in an effort to score publicity for the station.
		His 3AK career slowed down somewhat during this year, after he was signed to EMI's subsidiary label HMV, for whom he recorded five singles, an EP and an LP.
		At the end of 1968 3AK announced that it would be expanding to 24-hour operation after years of restricted-hours broadcasting (for most of the 60s the station went off air at 5pm) and it was announced that Grantley would host the station’s first all-night shift.
	www.milesago.com /Artists/grantleydee.htm (736 words)

	Business Breakfast - 26/11/2002: Kennett bails on 3AK
		EMMA ALBERICI: Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has quit his job as drive show host on Melbourne radio 3AK, in protest against a boardroom coup at the station's parent -- Data and Commerce.
		DENNIS O'KANE, RADIO 3AK: Good afternoon, I'm Dennis O'Kane, and normally at this time you'd be tuning into Jeff Kennett, but today, the former Victorian Premier pulled up stumps on his radio program.
		HILARY WHITEMAN: And so the news of Jeff Kennett's dramatic departure was relayed to his small but loyal band of listeners.
	www.abc.net.au /businessbreakfast/content/2002/s734643.htm (433 words)

	Provision of Radio News Services for Melbourne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		With broadcast on 3MP and Talk 1116 - 3AK, it will reach around 500,000 listeners in Melbourne, in addition to the existing 2 million listeners nationally.
		The CEO of 2GB and 2CH, Mr George Buschman, and the CEO of Talk 1116 - 3AK Mr John Jost outlined the news arrangement: "This is a big step for the AK-MP combination.
		Mr Buschman said "2GB is cooperating closely with Talk 1116 - 3AK to ensure strong Melbourne input and support for the service".
	www.d-c-l.com /media06_27_01.html (264 words)

	Bill Howie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		A second radio opportunity presented itself for Bill, and it was back to the country and 3BA Ballarat for two years where he worked on-air and became a member of the "3BA Players", a local theatre group which also made radio plays.
		At that time 3AK only broadcast during the day (because it shared a frequency with an interstate station which drowned it out at night), but the station adopted a Top 40 format, called its on-air DJ team "The Good Guys", and started to make an impact.
		Eventually 3AK won the right to broadcast 24 hours per day, and Bill was to spend 23 consecutive years with the station as announcer and programme director - including the halcyon days in the 1970's when 3AK rated #1 with its "Beautiful Music" format.
	www.magic693.com.au /about/howie.html (465 words)

	MS Megabyte Tunes In
		My husband took me along to his primary school reunion, and the mother of the girl who organised the get-together was a big fan of Ms Megabyte.
		She works with the 3AK managers and had already suggested me, out of character, for a daytime slot on the station.
		It is hard to tell via the ratings because the end of this year has been all over the place in regards to 3AK and world news.
	www.girl.com.au /yvonneadele2.htm (1602 words)

	Puff (The Magic Dragon) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		These were four of the 3AK "Good Guys," others of which during that period (1963-64) were Malcolm Searle, Pete Smith, Lionel Yorke, and Graeme Boyd.
		Bob Rogers, who sometimes styled himself "Robert B." on the air, was actually working at 2SM (Sydney) at the time, but his programs were relayed to the Melbourne station.
		Grantley Dee, who joined the 3AK announcing staff at the age of 16, was Australia's first blind dee jay.
	www3.baylor.edu /~Richard_Veit/3ak_jingle_1.html (111 words)

	Scoop: Media Flash - We're Back! - Feb. 26, 2001
		Although 3AW are the AM-band market leaders, and 3AK are currently a ratings disaster, the takeover sees the removal of serious impediments to the challenger's ability to compete for AW's lion share of the $120 million Melbourne radio advertising market.
		* MAL GARVIN, long-time Chairman of 3AK (pictured), was forced to surrender the 50 per cent control of the station held by Fusion Media Pty Ltd (a subsidiary 'Christian community service group', Fusion Australia), in a week-long boardroom showdown earlier this month with new 50 per cent owners Data and Commerce Limited.
		3AK cheques were bouncing, wages were late, and staff superannuation payments were not made for months.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/HL0102/S00131.htm (10932 words)

	Southern Cross Shoots Self In Foot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Four years ago Southern Cross (3AW) wanted to get rid of 3AK - which it never promoted or threw any money at - and get hold of Magic 693 - which was rating well.
		Consequently it bought 3MP and Magic and for 18 months owned four of the five Melbourne AM commercial stations - two more than it was allowed to.
		Under its new ownership 3AK has started rising in the ratings so SC has told 3AK its news service will no longer be available to the station in two months time.
	www.nrcdxas.org /articles/scross050301.html (269 words)

	Leigh Drew Info
		Friday 27th December, 2002 Leigh Drew sacked from 3AK.
		Re-instatement announced on Monday 21st January, 2003, by 3AK Broadcaster, Doug Aiton.
		An extraordinary back lash by listeners caused this 'back flip' by management and demonstrates how very, very popular Leigh Drew is....
	computercraftedbygigi.com /LDinfo.htm (146 words)

	Jeff Kennett quits radio 3AK - smh.com.au
		Some were glad he was gone, but for the most part, Jeff Kennett's former listeners on Melbourne radio 3AK were disappointed he had suddenly quit.
		The controversial former Victorian premier today announced he was resigning from the board of directors of 3AK's owners Data & Commerce Ltd (DCL) and as drivetime host on the struggling station.
		Helen from Chadstone said she was "most disappointed that Jeff Kennett has gone".
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/11/25/1038173686826.html (391 words)

	Four charged in man's beating death
		My brothers are not getting a fair trial, it should be innocent until proven guilty but everyone has them pegged guilty, nobody wants to listen to what really went down and I think its a bunch of crap.
		Anyone who knows Mitch and Angelo know what kind of men they are their descent people and deserve to be treated fairly and not be judged on what people think happened people should know that they are good people and they deserve a chance.
		Thank you for saying this anyone who knows Mitch and Angelo knows that they arent murderers and they need a second chance I don't think they are getting a fair trial and that hurts.
	www.topix.net /forum/city/hackensack-mn/TP6AF3GTBM4DVGND3 (1167 words)

	3AK to fade - www.theage.com.au
		As of January 1, the newly formed Sports Entertainment Network will go head to head with the horse-racing-focused Sport 927, as well as the football-focused 3AW.
		It will take over from the loss-making talk station 3AK, which was the least-listened to station in Melbourne, with an audience share of just 0.7 per cent, according to the latest radio survey.
		SEN is paying $3 million over three years for the licence, in a deal that will allow it to share studio space with Data & Commerce's profitable music station 3MP.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/11/27/1069825924076.html?from=storyrhs (286 words)

	Caroline Craig on 3AK 1503 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Caroline spoke to Rossie (sp?) and Emma from 3AK by telephone a few weeks before this interview was aired on radio (btw some of the long spiels that the interviewers say don't make sense....
		Blue Heelers is one of Australia's best loved television series, it's been highly rating, highly awarded, and the characters in the series, the Australian audiences have taken them to heart.
		Thank you very much to Jaki for sending me a copy of the tape.
	www.aussietv.net /ukbhw/carolineon3ak1503.htm (1626 words)

	IT company buys Melbourne radio: ZDNet Australia: News
		Despite those local disaster stories, Data and Commerce Ltd (DCL) said in a statement issued to the ASX that the acquisition would remain faithful to goals outlined in its September 2000 prospectus, where the company “identified equity in broadcast interests as a source of revenue”.
		The technology company would rely on its success of re-establishing 3AK as a direct competitor to ABC radio in Melbourne and fellow commercial broadcaster 3AW in order to meet revenue goals, the statement said.
		The acquisition is still subject to due diligence, and will comprise a cash payment and the issue of ordinary shares valued at 40c per share.
	zdnet.com.au /news/soa/.../0,139023165,120108106,00.htm (642 words)

	CET counselling for students begin - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Homoepathy 1G: 8; 1K: 0; 1R: 1; 2AG: 25; 2AK: 1; 2AR: 6; 2BG: 9; 2BK: 0; 2BR: 0; 3AG: 8; 3AK: 0; 3AR: 1; 3BG: 10; 3BK: 0; 3BR: 2; GM: 88; GMK: 7; GMR: 16; SCG: 24; SCK: 1; SCR: 6; STG: 5; STK: 0; STR: 1.
		Unani 1G: 2; 1K: 0; 1R: 1; 2AG: 5; 2AK: 1; 2AR: 1; 2BG: 2; 2BK: 0; 2BR: 1; 3AG: 2; 3AK: 1; 3AR: 1; 3BG: 2; 3BK: 0; 3BR: 1; GM: 23; GMK: 1; GMR: 4; SCG: 5; SCK: 1; SCR: 1; STG: 1; STK: 0; STR: 0.
		Naturopathy and yoga 1G: 1; 1K: 0; 1R: 0; 2AG: 6; 2AK: 0; 2AR: 0; 2BG: 1; 2BK: 0; 2BR: 0; 3AG: 1; 3AK: 0; 3AR: 0; 3BG: 1; 3BK: 0; 3BR: 0; GM: 13; GMK: 1; GMR: 3; SCG: 6; SCK: 0; SCR: 0; STG: 1; STK: 0; STR: 0.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/sep112004/s2.asp (637 words)

	3AK.net Real Estate
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	www.3ak.net (286 words)

	News items
		and GM Although 3AW are the AM-band market leaders, and 3AK are currently a ratings disaster, the takeover sees the removal of serious impediments to the challenger's ability to compete for AW's lion share of the $120 million Melbourne radio advertising market.
		, long-time Chairman of 3AK (pictured), was forced to surrender the 50 per cent control of the station held by Fusion Media Pty Ltd (a subsidiary 'Christian community service group', Fusion Australia), in a week-long boardroom showdown earlier this month with new 50 per cent owners Data and Commerce Limited.
		sobbed in front of staff who had confronted him, and other Directors, in the 3AK boardroom, as they demanded long-standing wages that were owed to them.
	www.auspaytv.com /news/feb01/01022608.htm (8712 words)

	Media Man Australia - The Online Home of Greg Tingle - Journalist & TV Presenter
		On the 13th October 2003, Greg Tingle hosted "Talking Television" on Radio 3AK in Melbourne.
		Jeff Chatfield has announced his sale of 18.1 per cent of shares in Data and Commerce Ltd (operators of Melbourne radio stations 3AK and 3MP) to Radio Australia Pty Ltd, a private company associated with Brisbane-based Mike Norris.
		Norris started his career in Brisbane radio in the 1970s with Brisbane AM station, 4BH, which at that stage was the bottom rating station in Brisbane.
	www.mediaman.com.au /articles/talkingtelevision.html (717 words)

	Scoop: Media Flash - Mar. 12, 2001
		In an interview with Media Flash, FLOOD says the board room coup will see him forced to file for bankruptcy, after personally borrowing $985,000 'to keep the doors open' at the station over the past 14 months.
		If he is forced to declare bankruptcy, his future as a legal practitioner may also be in doubt.
		He is now MD of Kingsbay Pty Ltd, the vehicle being used by Data & Commerce Ltd in its takeover of the station; Media Flash believes he is working earnestly and extremely long hours to bring success for the station.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/HL0103/S00067.htm (9839 words)

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