ABC Perth stations moving to FM
ABC's AM stations in Perth are moving to FM
The ABC’s three AM stations in Perth are moving to FM transmission in early 2026.
From 2026, ABC Radio Perth, ABC NewsRadio and Radio National will be heard on the FM band, resulting in higher-quality audio broadcasts.
In addition, the ABC has increased the coverage and quality of existing FM stations triple j and ABC Classic by upgrading the FM signal on those frequencies, meaning residents in areas of greater Perth and regional WA can listen to these stations for the first time, without resorting to digital streams.
When will ABC metro stations in other cities move to FM? Radio NZ networks has been on FM for years. Young audiences rarely listen to AM but ABC Radio would rate much higher if accessible on FM.
If moving to FM in all capital and other cities will help ABC Radio improve its listnership significantly, it’s really worth doing!