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After 90 years, Radio 2CH Sydney, once on AM 1170 and then onto the DAB+ band, will be ceasing transmission tonight at 6.00pm AEST. Here’s a look back at some airchecks of 2CH. http://franksterarchives.org/2ch/2ch1.mp3 Rev Roger Bush – 64 min http://franksterarchives.org/2ch/2ch2.mp3 Bob Rogers, 1998 – 64 min http://franksterarchives.org/2ch/2ch3.mp3 Chris Kearns, 1997 – 91 min http://franksterarchives.org/2ch/2ch4.mp3 […]

First of all, let me apologise for last week. I was beset by computer breakdowns which despite trying to fix, necessitated a completely new system. Things are now back to normal and our weekly update schedule will continue as before. Thanks for bearing with me! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER **All audio related to this project was dubbed […]

Airchecks Update 11/02/2022

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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER **All audio related to this project was dubbed and restored by Frankster at Digi Spells Media, Sydney, June 20th to August 6th 2021. To enable the use of the airchecks intact and not in scoped form, they are presented here for promotional and entertainment purposes only. My thanks to all networks involved, and […]

Video Update 04/02/2022

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The year is 1978 and we have 45 TVC’s from this period. Here’s part 1 with the first 10. 1. Superlook bras and panties 2. Lindemans Wines ‘you make us smile, dr lindeman’ 3. Whiskas ‘cats keep comin’ back, for whiskas’ 4. Pure and Simple cooking sprays 5. Channel 9 1978 ID – Still The […]

Well, it’s amazing how quickly time manages to escape our grasp isn’t it?! We’ve come to the end of another year. The Frankster Archives wishes you all a safe and wonderful Christmas, and an absolutely kick-bum 2022! We are now closed for the Christmas/New Year break, but we will return with our first update for […]

Airchecks Update 24/09/2021

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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER **All audio related to this project was dubbed and restored by Frankster at Digi Spells Media, Sydney, June 20th to August 6th 2021. To enable the use of the airchecks intact and not in scoped form, they are presented here for promotional and entertainment purposes only. My thanks to all networks involved, and […]

Audio Update 10/09/2021

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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER **All audio related to this project was dubbed and restored by Frankster at Digi Spells Media, Sydney, June 20th to August 6th 2021. To enable the use of the airchecks intact and not in scoped form, they are presented here for promotional and entertainment purposes only. My thanks to all networks involved, and […]

Well we’ve come to the end of another year, and for most of us, I think it’s “thank goodness for that!“. Frankster’s Archive will now close for the Christmas/New Year break but we will return on Monday January 11th for another year of archival goodies! Thanks so much for all your support this year, and […]

Video Update 09/09/2020

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10 more clips this week! Copyright lies with their respective owners. **PLEASE NOTE: These clips have come to me from a variety of sources, including from my own collection. As some send in clips for me to feature on this site, it’s entirely possible that if any of these clips are yours that you haven’t […]

Audio Update 13/08/2020

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http://franksterarchives.org/audio/3xykicktokick.mp3 3XY: The best of Kick To Kick 1988-1989 Dur: 1 hr 32 min, 36.8 MB, Mono Audio credit: AWA Limited http://franksterarchives.org/audio/3xypunter.mp3 3XY: The best of Punter To Punter 1988-1989 Dur: 1 hr 33 min, 37.2 MB, Mono Audio credit: AWA Limited http://franksterarchives.org/audio/2dayjinglecassette.mp3 2DAY-FM Sydney jingles cassette Dur: 11’44”, 11.0 MB, Stereo Audio credit: SCA […]