About Us
Bringing Hope, Sharing Joy and Building Community in Esperance.
103.9HopeFM is operated entirely by a team of enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to produce local-content broadcasts and streamed programs from other sources. We have broadcasters aged between 9 and 79, who all have very diverse tastes in music, but all share the aim of Bringing Hope, Sharing Joy and Building Community. 103.9HopeFM is run by the community, for the community, and welcomes anyone who is willing to work with the ethos of the organisation.
Founded on the 13th of February 1997 103.9HopeFM is Esperance’s very own community radio in Esperance, Western Australia. With a Christian foundation, the mission of 103.9HopeFM community radio is to broadcast content that will bring a smile to your body and soul.
OUR TEAM
Meredith Waters - Volunteer Manager & Co-host of H2Ox2 the Formula for Fun on Sat nights 7:00pm
Manager
Meredith began broadcasting with 103.9HopeFM in 2012, with a partner in Comedy – Sue Meyer. Since then she has been involved as Secretary with the Board (2014-2017), and now as Volunteer Manager since 2018, but still enjoys the time behind the mic through the week, with RPH radio reading, and on a Sat night with her husband, as one half of H2Ox2 the formula for fun on Saturday nights!
The 1stAlbum purchased– Abba Arrival in 1977
What makes me smile? A really good coffee, over great conversation…. Or is that great conversation over really good coffee??? – Coffee 1st I think…
What brings me hope?– 103.9HopeFM. I really believe in our vision/mission, that if we bring hope, share joy and build community, our lives, our community and our world will be better.
Andrew Waters - with Meredith Waters is 'H20x2 the Formula for Fun on Sat Nights' 7:00pm Playing 80s Rock & your requests!
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM?I thought it would be fun if I did a radio show with Meredith – so that’s how I got involved. We started a Saturday night show together this year.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Olivia Newton John – Take me home country road, …. Or Star Wars soundtrack – the original episode 4!
What makes you smile? Seeing people do good things for each other
What do you hope in/for? I hope I can speak truth, and bring enjoyment into people’s lives.
Tina McCaskill - Tues Talk n Tunes with Tina Tuesdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm
How did I get involved?
Tina was looking for some volunteering in the community and liked music, so thought she would give us go – she brings her lovely Kiwi accent across the airwaves and brings smiles to the faces of all who listen to her!
1st Album purchased:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
What makes me smile?
Lots of things. A sunny Esperance day… The company of good friends… My dog with his funny antics!
What brings me hope? Community working together to achieve a good outcome, the power of positive thinking and knowing that everything will be okay – we’ve just got to keep working at it!!
George “The Janitor” Starcevich - Jammin' with the Janitor Hits from the 50s - 70s Tues 2:00pm - 4:00pm
How did you come to be invovled with 103.9HopeFM? Met a volunteer from 103.9HopeFM on the crosswalk. She invited me to sit in… and I did!
What makes you smile? Good humour
What was the first album you ever purchased? Hard one to remember…. Connie Francis?!
What brings you hope?Good people. (Honest and without pretention)
David a mix of great lunchtime listening music on Fridays 12-2pm
You can listen in on Fridays 12-2pm to hear Music with David on Friday Lunchtimes – an eclectic mix of old time favourites and up to date chart releases.
Chris Blair - Moments in Time Reflections
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Meredith
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. This was the first album I purchased when I began working at 15
What makes you smile? Animals
What do you hope in/for? That my words (devotions) reach out to others and bring them joy.
Pat May - Moments in Time Reflections
How did you come to volunteer with 103.9HopeFM? By Meredith’s desire to read the bible on air
What makes you smile? Random acts of kindness. People responding to God and His invitation to a relationship with Him
What was the first album you ever purchased? I have never owned an album!
What do you hope in or for? For people to respond to the Word of God
Wilma Watson Wilma's Lists Country & Rock n Roll 9:30am Mon, Wed & Fri
Wilma Watson Wilma's Lists Country & Rock n Roll 9:30am Mon, Wed & Fri
How did you come to volunteer with 103.9HopeFM? Volunteering is really good to do, & to help other people.
What makes you smile? Waking up each morning!
What was the first album you ever purchased? Elvis
What do you hope in or for? That one day we might have world peace
Lyn Penketh Polly's Picks - Sundays 3pm - a selection of light classical music together with intriguing and little known facts about classical composers!
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Wanted to do something different
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Ricky Nebon
What makes you smile? Dogs
What do you hope in/for? Contentment
Janelle - RPH Radio Reading Morning Coffee 10 am Tuesdays
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Hope FM, through Seek Volunteer, offered a unique opportunity to participate in the Radio Reading Program as a remote reader. I applied as I wanted to further develop my Voice Over skills in Community Radio and to support this valuable service to the Esperance Community. I look forward to sharing my voice and reading skills with you.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Ringo Starr “Goodnight Vienna”
What makes you smile? Many things…. radio, great music, great friends and family and most of all….. my new granddaughter.
What do you hope in/for? I hope for a Covid 19 vaccine to be developed to save lives now and for our future generations.
Jen Ford with Bird of the Month
Thanks to Jen, we are all learning a lot more about our local birds, their calls, and what we can do to make sure they have the best chance of survival. Jen is also part of our growing RPH team, and you can hear her reading out news and information from the Esperance Express and Esperance Tide on Tues Mornings and Wed evenings.
How did you come to be involved in 103.9HopeFM? Know people involved
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Too long ago to remember! However I can remember my 1st book purchase – “Jennie” by Paul Gallico in 1967!
What makes you smile? The natural environment, landscapes, flora and fauna
What do you hope for? Enjoy life. Do not cause concern to others.
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I was searching for a radio station which gave me the opportunity to read stories
What was the first album you purchased? “Lightfoot” by Gordon Lighfoot
What makes you smile? Watching children build sandcastles on the beach! Dogs wagging their tail until they nearly fall off, when they recognise their owners!
What do you hope in/for? I hope my radio stories will bring enjoyment to the listeners
On the Red Carpet with Ann Paterson Wed lunchtime 12-1pm & Radio Reads
Renae Poot -Tues 7:00pm; repeated on Thurs 4:30pm
A vital team member of the RPH Radio Reading Team. Stories for the young, and the young at heart! produced in collaboration with Community Broadcasting Foundation and RPH
Listen in on many a Tuesday evening from 7:00pm for children’s stories, read by our very own Renae
How did you come to be involved in 103.9HopeFM? Have listened, believe in the good work that 103.9HopeFM does. Admire and respect the people involved. As a Rotarian we have had several visits to the studio, and several visits from members to our club over the years -and in the past I got involved in the Christmas Wishes project.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? ‘the first cassette tape I received, was gift from my sister, it was “thru the roof 85! and then John Farnham, Whispering Jack
What makes you smile? Hearing magpies warbling, watching the seasons change on the farm, trying new recipes & meeting new people
What do you hope for? A connected cohesive world. Let’s start with one community at a time.
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Riley's Playlist of great movie music Thurs 4pm
Kerrieanne's Rockout Sat 10am
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I love music and my career took me along to see how I can be involved
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Kerrianne’s favourite song is Take me to Church by Hozier
What makes you smile? Being Happy
What do you hope in/for? To play music
Joy Dell'Agostino
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? supporting my client 🙂
What makes you smile? All positive things
What do you hope in/for? Being health and happy
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All the other people who help to keep 103.9HopeFM operating!
Chris Knox – Technician
Chris King – Technician
Berne Franklin – so very grateful for her admin assistance – she is taking a break just now, but we hope to see her back with us soon
Luke is a great support volunteering regularly helping in the background – keep listening one day he soon he will have his own show
Thanks to those broadcasters who have been involved with 103.9HopeFM, you have helped make us who we are!
Dale and Olivia broadcasted with us bringing a fantastic little bit of everything -we hope they come back when they get the chance!
Barbara and Arthur “Gotta have God” Kids devotion, gentle music and interviews with local people
Tom McCracken. loves to play local WA bands and musicians
