Radio 5RPH (1197
kHz) is a
volunteer
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manned AM band
community radio
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station in
Adelaide
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South Australia
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Australia
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for the blind.
Radio 5RPH is a member of the
Radio Print Handicapped Network. Its stated mission is to "provide a quality reading and information service to those within its broadcast area who are unable (for whatever reason) to access daily printed material".
Newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed material are read to air. The station also hosts a morning sports show weekday mornings and broadcasts matches from the
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League, or SANFL ( or ''S-A-N-F-L''), is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the state's sports governing body, governing body for the sport.
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See also
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List of radio stations in Australia
This is a list of radio stations that broadcast in Australia.
The first digit of the callsign represents the state or territory: 1 – ACT, 2 – NSW and ACT, 3 – VIC, 4 – QLD, 5 – SA, 6 – WA, 7 – TAS, 8 – NT.
Australian Capit ...
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Radio Print Handicapped Network
References
External links
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RPH South AustraliaIRIS Adelaide (DAB +)
Radio stations in Adelaide
Radio reading services of Australia
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