3BA (call sign: 3RBA) is a commercial radio station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia broadcasting on the FM band on a frequency of 102.3 MHz.
Together with its sister station Power FM, it is owned by ARN. The station plays "Great Classics & Today's Favourites", which ranges from the 80s to Today.
3BA moved from AM (1314) to FM (102.3) on 5 May 1998.
Today, 3BA's old 1314 frequency currently relays [1] RSN 927 whose signal also travels to Ararat, Colac, Hamilton, Stawell and Warrnambool.
In November 2021, 3BA, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including 3BA, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[1] It is expected 3BA will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.
On-Air Schedule
Weekdays
12:00am–06:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA
06:00am–10:00am – 'The Big Show' with Paul 'PT' Taylor
10:00am–12:00pm – 'Ballarat Today' with Brett Macdonald
12:00pm–01:00pm – 'Retro Lunch' with Geordi Norton
01:00pm–06:00pm – 'Afternoons' with Dave
06:00pm–08:00pm – 'Sportsday'
08:00pm–10:00pm – '20–20 Retro Countdown' with Aaron Stevens
09:00pm–12:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA
Saturdays
12:00am–06:00am – Ballarat's 102.3FM 3BA
06:00am–10:00am – Frank Clark (Lifestyle Programs)
10:00am–12:00pm – 'Off The Bench' with Craig Hutchison & Liam Pickering
