In April 2010, the two signed an interim agreement to launch conservative talkback station MTR 1377—replacing 3MP on AM radio—to compete against incumbent 3AW.

The true reason though for MTR's failure was that its founders had overestimated the potential audience number for its station.

The station's ratings were much lower than anticipated and litigation is underway relating to program syndication from Sydney's 2GB.

[10] In February 2012 Macquarie Radio Network began legal action against Pacific Star after the board failed to approve a budget for the station.

[5] The original station that moved to digital only as 3MP MyMP when MTR began broadcasting, reoccupied the 1377 frequency.