5EBI in the 21st Century

2000 

EBI’s had a facelift internally and externally. At the same time, internet and satellite services were introduced and new studio technology was installed to keep up with the advancement of commercial radio stations.

2004-2008

The two major Studios 1 and 2 were given a full redesign by the station’s Senior Technician Andy Wlordarczak, including a brand new, state-of-the-art broadcasting desk for each.

2009

May 2009 saw the launch of digital radio (DAB) in Adelaide, which 5EBI was a part of, now extending its reach from the FM band to online digital as EBIWORLD. 

2010

In August 2010, 5EBI unveiled its new logo, still in use today.

At the same time, 5EBI made its first steps in the world wide web. 5ebi.com.au was launched and online live streaming began. Now the entire planet could connect with 5EBI’s ever-evolving South Australian multicultural community and “hear a world of difference”.

2017

In 2017, EBI’s studio equipment was upgraded, at long last introducing computerised recording and broadcasting technologies. 5EBI got their very own ‘Message Player’, custom-designed by local community radio volunteer David Corkill, based on his original concept, used by sister community radio station Three D Radio for many years.

Over several months, more than a hundred training sessions were held on an almost daily basis, to bring the 250+ 5EBI volunteer broadcasters into the 21st century.

That same year, 5EBI received a $107,000 grant from the South Australian Government, appropriately titled ‘It’s About Time’, to give the station a new coat of paint, new carpet, air-conditioning system and a much-needed new front signage.

2020

In March, the members of EBI voted to adopt a new constitution.

The long-neglected, smaller Studio 3 was finally given its own technical upgrade later that year.