[4] 96.5 Wave FM competes with rival i98 at the top of the Illawarra's ratings for radio listenership.
The station studio and offices were in Edward Street, Wollongong and were linked to a broadcasting antenna at Unanderra.
[6] The station was officially opened by J. P. Caddy, president of the Illawarra Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Their show replaced the nationally syndicated Nova program Kate, Tim & Joel.
[10] In November 2021, ARN announced the acquisition of Grant Broadcasters which included Wave FM.