Triple M Adelaide has in the past simply networked the majority of its shows from its Sydney and Melbourne counterpart stations, but since 2011 it has focussed more on local content.

In 1983, Adelaide's number one breakfast duo 'Bazz & Pilko' defected from rival station 5AD, bringing much of their audience with them and giving 5KA a much needed ratings boost.

Also in the mid 1980s, 5KA converted to AM stereo and adopted a younger music format "All hits all the time", resulting in improved ratings.

In July 1986, 5KA was sold to Wesgo and mid 1987 changed to a "hits and memories" format, followed in late 1987 by a move to brand-new studios at 106 Currie Street in the Adelaide central business district.

The community station 5MMM then converted to 5DDD, and KAFM was then free to change its call-sign to 5MMM and adopt the Triple M network brand, which was launched on 1 January 1994 with a contemporary hit radio format.