OKR FM

OKR FM is a community radio station, broadcasting from the Kilmore Racecourse to the Mitchell Shire area of Victoria, Australia.

OKR FM

Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Frequency	98.3 MHz FM
Branding	OKR FM
Programming
Language	English
Format	Community radio
Ownership
Owner	Mitchell Community Radio Inc
History
Former frequencies	97.1 MHz FM (2002–2009)
Technical information
ERP	30W (Kilmore) 10W (Wallan)
Repeater(s)	97.1 MHz FM Wallan
Links
Website	www.okrfm.com.au

History

OKR FM was first established under the name OK Radio – or Old Kilmore Radio – and in 2001 was successful in being granted a low power Narrowcast licence of 10 Watts in Kilmore. In 2002, the licence was surrendered in return for a Community licence, to permit greater depth in programming otherwise not permitted under a Narrowcast licence.^[1] The station has within the past few years adjusted its branding from OK Radio to OKR FM. First broadcasting on 97.1 FM, the station moved to 98.3 FM to increase power. In 2013, the 97.1 FM frequency returned – as a repeater covering areas surrounding Wallan.

Today, OKR FM airs a mix of music programming, with a selection of specialist music programs (including country music, rock, jazz and hiphop) and community programs presented by various community organisations in the township and surrounding areas, including local council information, local sport, local youth programs (as part of the OKR "Young Presenters Quest") and other specialty programs and features.