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2CA at a glance
2CA frequencies
Where to find 2CA on FM and AM, from the ACMA transmitter register. Find what reaches your postcode →
Transmitter data: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) broadcast transmitter register.
About 2CA
2CA is Canberra's classic hits station on AM. It broadcasts on 1053 AM across Canberra and Queanbeyan under the call sign 2CA, on a commercial licence for the Canberra licence area, and its slogan is "Canberra's Classic Hits". It is part of the Capital Radio Network. On this page you can listen to 2CA live online, free and without an app.
Classic hits
2CA plays the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s: rock and roll, pop, soul and rock classics that many listeners grew up with, presented by friendly announcers.
Canberra's first station
2CA is Canberra's oldest radio station, going on air in the early 1930s, when the national capital was still a young city. Its call sign begins with 2 because the ACT shared the New South Wales numbering at the time.
For Canberra listeners
The station suits listeners who want familiar music at home, at work or in the car, with Canberra news and information through the day. Its long history means many Canberrans have had it on the dial for most of their lives.
Capital Radio Network
2CA's sister station in Canberra is 2CC, the city's commercial talk station. The Capital Radio Network also runs stations in regional New South Wales and 6iX in Perth. You will find them on this site.
Canberra radio
On this site you will also find Hit104.7, Mix 106.3, ABC Radio Canberra (666 AM) and Canberra's community stations.
Listen anywhere
The online stream gives clear sound without the interference of AM reception and works on any phone, tablet or computer, in Canberra or anywhere else.
How to listen
Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream. In Canberra you can also tune in on 1053 AM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations. Many listeners who grew up with 2CA on the family radio now listen online.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to 2CA live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
2CA plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
2CA broadcasts on 1053 AM in Canberra (call sign 2CA). You can also listen online on this page.
Classic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Yes. 2CA went on air in the early 1930s.
2CC, Canberra's commercial talk station.
Yes. You can listen to 2CA live for free here on AU Radios, 24 hours a day.
Yes. 2CA plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open 2CA here on AU Radios and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classic Hits, Oldies station meanwhile. AU Radios checks every stream automatically.