4ZZ/4ZZZ Trial Broadcast 1975
Video shot by Bruce Dickson during a trial broadcast of the new 4ZZ-FM radio station in 1975 before its official launch. Bruce writes: Station founder Jim Beatson and staff seen rehearsing in 1975, as part of the trial broadcasts preceding the historic launch of community station 4ZZ/4ZZZ-FM. These images represent rare if not unique archival footage recorded on B&W video. Please note: visuals only - the sound is missing due to a technical hitch. You've heard of silent movies, well now ... silent radio! Participating are Jim Beatson at the console, Stuart Matchett on the left, John Woods (1946 - 2001) on the right, and Ashleigh Merritt (the sole female).
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