104.1 Rock FM

104.1 Rock FM is Rockingham's Interactive Radio Station. We are based in Port Kennedy, a southern suburb of Rockingham, Western Australia. We broadcast around the world using the Stickam online broadcasting service. We also use MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, Windows Live and YouTube to engage with our target audience.

Our programming is primarily music based. During the day and overnights, we play a wider variety of music. During these times, we play the hits of the 80s', 90s' and 2000s. Our nights shows target the younger 16-25 demographic.

We also believe in the local community. We support local people, local music and local events. We are Rockingham's truly local radio station, and we plan to keep it that way! Spread the word around town - 104.1 Rock FM plays Rockingham's Best Music!

• 104.1 Rock FM commenced broadcasting on Monday December 24th, 2001 at 7.30pm.

• The first show launched at 7.31pm was the Top 20 Countdown.

• The first song played by Rock FM was 'Hey Baby' by No Doubt.

• Rock FM originally broadcast from 6pm-10pm Weeknights until early 2002.

• Rock FM has broadcast on different frequencies throughout its time. The first frequency was 101.9, then 91.9, and finally 104.1.

• Rock FM broadcast in East Waikiki from December 2001 to June 2006.

• Rock FM has broadcast from new studios in Port Kennedy from June 2006 to Present.

• Rock FM joined MySpace and Windows Live in 2006. 

• Rock FM has had 10 announcers since 2001.

• Rock FM commenced online broadcasting after tests in April 2008.

• 2001

• 24th Dec, 2001 - Rock FM commences broadcasting.
• Broadcast 4 hours a day during the summer months of 2001/2002.
• The station only transmits in mono sound.

• 2002

• New shows launched - Music played on CD's and cassettes.
• Radio Station moved from Matthew Layton's bedroom to a purpose-equipped studio
• Adopts the moniker 'Rock FM' in September, 2002.
• Rock FM commences the '91 Days of Summer', promoting summer events around Rockingham, including the Spring Festival, New Years Celebrations, Australia Day and Mussel Fest.
• The station commences 24 hour broadcasting in December, 2002.

• 2003

• New announcers and shows commence. Rock FM launches a new breakfast show, 'Mornings with Matt', from 6-7.30am.
• Studio moves again to another purpose-equipped location, closer to the transmitter.
• Cassettes and cartridges continue as primary music/recording source.
• Upgrade of equipment.
• Rock FM launches their website.

• 2004

• Cassettes and cartridges no longer in use, CD's now used as primary music/recording source.
• Rock FM commences news updates.
• Station changes demographic, from young males to young females.

• 2005

• Rock FM updates equipment again, allowing stereo broadcasting for the first time.
• New equipment - microphones and control panel
• Rock FM supports applications for a local radio station at Safety Bay Senior High School, run by Matthew Layton.
• Rock FM broadcasts the final '91 Days of Summer' promotion.

• 2006

• Station moves to Port Kennedy in June. Final Broadcast in Waikiki on May 30th.
• New studio - The station is now run using computers, becoming 100% digital.
• Station starts MSN and MySpace services.

• 2007

• Rock FM launches the Phat30 Countdown - becoming Port Kennedy's most listened to night time radio show. When researched, an estimated 75% of radio listeners in Rock FM's broadcast area were listening to the show.
• Commences the first 'Top 104' end of year countdown in December.

• 2008

• Rock FM commences broadcasting online. Transmitter stays on in Port Kennedy, continuing its stereo broadcast on 104.1 FM in Port Kennedy.
• Rock FM launches Club1041 on Friday and Saturday nights, due to the success of 2007 show - Dance Central.
• Audience reaches peak of 589 online listeners in August 2008 during a Club1041 broadcast.
• Rockingham's Most Wanted commences in September 2008. The new night time radio show replaced the Phat30. Show averages 200-400 listeners a show.

• 2009

• Online broadcast agreement renewed for 2009

How can I get 104.1 Rock FM?

• Rock FM broadcasts in the southern Port Kennedy area between the Port Kennedy Business Park to the east, the Golf Course to the west, Grand Ocean Boulevard to the north, and Clipper Drive to the south. Rock FM transmits on 104.1MHz on the FM band. The transmitter is suited to stationary receivers, therefore difficult to receive in cars. If you cannot receive 104.1 Rock FM on the radio, you can listen on our online stream here on the website. You only need Adobe Flash and a broadband connection to listen to the live stream without faults.

What does your logo mean?

• Rock FM has had two logos in its history. The first logo represented the broadcast boundary in Waikiki - the jagged border represented the local streets in Waikiki. The current logo was launched in 2006, and keeps the original jagged line to pay homage to the original logo. The jagged line splits through the Rock FM typeface. This represents the station's close proximity to the coast. The line also represents connection - our broadcast availability on the internet, and our community connection with Rockingham.