720 ABC has reduced their TX power or radiation pattern significantly in preparation for the FM switchover on 23rd Feb. With reports of much weaker reception east of Perth. No change to 810 ABC RN TX levels.
Alek Zapara via ICDX-AM iog (2026-02-10)
Peter Jackson (VK6KXW) emailed the following Perth ABC MW to FM transition article:
ABC Radio move to FM signals the end of an era for Perth listeners.
With the ABC’s three Perth radio stations switching from AM to the FM band, it is the end of an era for the 94-year-old transmitter in Hamersley.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-15/perth-am-to-fm-switch-goes-ahead/106343336
Todd Emslie to ICDX-AM iog (2026-02-10)