The Frankster Archives

Saving audiovisual history one tape at a time

Video Update 27/01/2023

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Commercials Compile 1976
Dur: 3’35”, Mono, 59.8 MB, MP4
This compile contains the following tracks:

1. Goodyear Auto Service Centres – Allan Moffatt and Robert Hughes (0:30)
2. The House Of Seppelt (0:30)
3. Arnotts Scotch Finger Biscuits (0:30)
4. Kleenex Tissues (0:31)
5. Wondersoft Toilet Tissue (0:30)
6. Saverys (0:31)
7. Spunky Magazine (0:31)

Well, my apologies for a no show last week everyone. On January 17th my wonderful golden retriever Rexy passed away after 11 years and I was pretty cut about it so I went offline for a little while to deal with it. Toughest thing I’ve ever had to do. As the old saying goes, “Tell me it’s just a dog, and I’ll tell you you’re just an idiot”. I’ve also been trying to pay off his vet bills which has also turned out quite hard to do so I have enlisted a GoFundMe to help with this. If you can help in my quest, it’s certainly not required nor expected of you but it will take the pressure off. Go here and please accept my sincere thanks if you do decide to give me a hand.

**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster. This is the last lot of tapes from the April 2022 dubs! Next week, we’ll present the September 2022 dubs.


2NX with Graeme Rodgers – November 10th 1979
Dur: 46’43”, Mono, 21.4 MB
Audio credit: SCA


2KO – November 10th 1979
Dur: 46’43”, Mono, 21.4 MB
Audio credit: SCA


5KA “The New KA” Breakfast and Mornings – 1980
Dur: 1 hr 31 min, Mono, 41.6 MB
Audio credit: SCA


3MP “The New MP” Nights – September 9th 1980
Dur: 63’50”, Mono, 29.2 MB
Audio credit: Ace Radio

**NOTE: This aircheck was up a while back but it was discovered the transfer was running a little too fast. I’ve since corrected it for this updated transfer.**

Airchecks Update 13/01/2023

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**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster


2WS Afternoons with Richard Monk – October 14th 2000
Dur: 1 hr 32 min, Stereo, 64.8 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS Breakfast – September 25th 2000
Dur: 1 hr 32 min, Stereo, 64.8 MB
Audio credit: ARN


4SS Promos/Bits
Dur: 18’31”, Stereo, 13.1 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS with Simon Carey ‘The 70’s at 7’ – August 28th 2000
Dur: 1 hr 31 min, Stereo, 64.6 MB
Audio credit: ARN


Bay-FM 93.9 undated with Laurie Atlas
Dur: 63’00”, Stereo, 44.4 MB
Audio credit: Grant Broadcasters


4KQ with Kim and Laurel (undated)
Dur: 58’42”, Stereo, 41.2 MB
Audio credit: SEN

Commercials Compile 1976
Dur: 6’35”, Mono, 41.2 MB, MP4
This compile contains the following tracks:

1. #0001 Philips Philishave (0:30)
2. #0002 Goodyear Auto Service Centres – Allan Moffatt and Robert Hughes (1:00)
3. #0003 Ryvita Crispbreads (0:30)
4. #0004 Philips Natural Colour TV’s with Gil Tucker (1:01)
5. #0005 Vicks Sinex (0:29)
6. #0006 Formula 44C (0:30)
7. #0007 Philps Next Generation Dishwashers (0:31)
8. #0008 Encyclopaedia of Nature and Science (1:00)
9. #0009 Cutex Nail Polish (0:30)
10. #0010 Saverys (0:30)

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 2023! We are now closed for the Christmas/New Year break, but we will return with our first update for 2023 on Friday January 13th at 12.01am AEDST. Thankyou all so much for your support and look for us on January 13th as we get into gear for another year of audio archival goodness!

**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster


DMG/Nova 96.9 Test Transmission Day 1 – May 25th 2001
Dur: 1 hr 31 min, Stereo, 127 MB
Audio credit: DMG

**Note: This aircheck is at 192 kbps to preserve the sweep tones broadcast throughout


2AY-FM Undated
Dur: 29’56”, Stereo, 21 MB
Audio credit: Ace Radio


Gold 104 Undated
Dur: 29’50”, Stereo, 21 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS Breakfast with Hans ‘n’ Kayley – September 29th 2000
Dur: 61’21”, Stereo, 43.2 MB
Audio credit: ARN


Gold 104.3 FM with Mardi Heagney – August 9th 2000
Dur: 5’23”, Stereo, 3.7 MB
Audio credit: ARN

**This may be more a demo tape than an aircheck, but it’s included here for its’ historical significance


2WS Evenings with Simon Carey – February 5th 2001
Dur: 1 hr 31 min, Stereo, 64.2 MB
Audio credit: ARN

Airchecks Update 09/12/2022

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**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster

**This is our second last update for 2022! Next friday December 16th will be our final for the year. We will then close for the christmas/new year break, and return on friday January 13th 2023 for another year of archival goodness!


C91.3 Afternoons with Byron Webb – August 15th 2001 (first day on air)
Dur: 1 hr 3 min, Mono, 44.2 MB
Audio credit: WIN Corporation


2WS Breakfast with Dave Whitcomb – November 20th 1980
Dur: 1 hr 29 min, Mono, 62.9 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS Mornings with Peter Graham – April 20th 1999
Dur: 1 hr 35 min, Stereo, 66.9 MB
Audio credit: ARN


New Mix93FM Afternoons – June 19th (year not known)
Dur: 59’48”, Stereo, 41.9 MB
Audio credit: Great Southern Land Media Group (?)


2WS Sydney 2000 Olympics Afternoons – September 25th 2000
Dur: 1 hr 32 min, Stereo, 64.8 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS with Hans and Kayley – March 13th 2001
Dur: 53’39”, Stereo, 37.6 MB
Audio credit: ARN

Airchecks Update 02/12/2022

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**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster


2UW AM Stereo with Holger Brockman – January 5th 1985
Dur: 29’11”, Stereo, 20.4 MB
Audio credit: ARN


4KQ with Ian Holland – February 25th 1988**
Dur: 1 hr 29 min, Mono, 41.5 MB
Audio credit: SEN

**Thanks to both @SydneyCityTV and Paul Mech for the date of this aircheck!


One-FM with David Archer – January 8th 1994/April 1995**
Dur: 55’13”, Stereo, 38.7 MB
Audio credit: ARN

**Thanks to Paul Mech for another possible date to this one, may be April 1995


2WS with Rob Neil (demo tape) – January 26th 1998**
Dur: 4’51”, Stereo, 3.4 MB
Audio credit: ARN

**Thanks to @SydneyCityTV for the approximate date!


4KQ – Newman’s Nightclub (Greg Newman)**
Dur: 46’45”, Stereo, 32.7 MB
Audio credit: SEN

**Thanks to @SydneyCityTV for the name!


New 97.3 FM Brisbane – Mornings – April 2002
Dur: 60’29”, Stereo, 42.4 MB
Audio credit: ARN/Nova Entertainment

Airchecks Update 25/11/2022

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**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster


Funtastic 2UW tape 9089: Dave Whitcomb – June 26th 1978 (tape 1)
Dur: 1 hr 31 min, Mono, 42.4 MB
Audio credit: ARN


4SS with Rod Brice – October 5th 1990
Dur: 60’03”, Stereo, 42.1 MB
Audio credit: Not Known


4KQ The 70’s at 7 – October 26th 1987
Dur: 50’56”, Stereo, 35.7 MB
Audio credit: SEN


2GB – August 1986 (bad rain and floods hit Sydney with Kel Richards, Brian Wilshire, others)
Dur: 58’52”, Mono, 27.4 MB
Audio credit: Nine Entertainment


Triple M Sydney Breakfast – January 7th 1985
Dur: 8’41”, Stereo, 6.1 MB
Audio credit: SCA


2UE Breakfast with Gary O’Callaghan – January 7th 1985
Dur: 20’25”, Mono, 9.5 MB
Audio credit: Nine Entertainment

**This aircheck will appear wow-y around 12’20” but is not a fault with this tape**

Airchecks Update 18/11/2022

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**Aircheck audio supplied by David Rogerson and dubbed and mastered by Frankster


Funtastic 2UW tape 9086: Dave Whitcomb – June 23rd 1978 (tape 1)
Dur: 1 hr 30 min, Mono, 42.5 MB
Audio credit: ARN


2WS Breakfast with Dave Whitcomb – August 13th 1981
Dur: 1 hr 27 min, Mono, 41.0 MB
Audio credit: ARN


Hot Tomato – November 30th 2003
Dur: 1 hr 9 min, Stereo, 48.8 MB
Audio credit: ARN


3XY Breakfast/Mornings 1981
Dur: 45’43”, Mono, 21.3 MB
Audio credit: Nine Entertainment


3UZ with Bert Newton 1981
Dur: 30’28”, Mono, 14.2 MB
Audio credit: RSN


3AW with Derryn Hinch undated
Dur: 13’35”, Mono, 6.3 MB
Audio credit: RSN