List of FM radio stations in Bangalore
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There are 13 radio stations in Bangalore. They are -
- Radio City 91.1 FM - Kannada
- Radio Indigo 91.9 FM - English
- Big 92.7 FM - Kannada
- Red FM 93.5 FM - Kannada
- Radio One 94.3 FM - Hindi
- Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM - Kannada
- Amrutavarshini 100.1 FM
- FM Rainbow 101.3 FM - Kannada, English & Hindi
- Vividh Bharati 102.9 FM - Kannada & Hindi
- Fever 104 FM - Hindi & English
- Gyanvani 106.4 FM
Besides these there are two community radio stations named Radio Active 90.4 FM and Radio Neladani 90.8 FM.
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[edit] Radio City
Radio city is the first private FM radio station in INDIA and First FM station to come to Bangalore and It was started on July 3, 2001 with the frequency 91 MHz. On October 30, 2006 it changed to the frequency 91.1 MHz.It is the only station in India to have completed 10 successful years and currently the number one station in Bangalore according to RAM reports .It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Music Broadcast India Private Limited.
| Programme | RJ | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shubhodaya | Sowjanya | 5.00-7.00 |
| Whatte Fun Mornings | Vinayak | 7.00–11.00 |
| Chow Chow Bath | shwetha | 11.00–14.00 |
| Naanu neevu mathondu love song | Sowjanya | 14.00–17.00 |
| City Maathu | Pradeepa | 17.00–21.00 |
| Love Guru | 21.00–24.00 |
[edit] FM Rainbow & Vividh Bharati
FM RAINBOW & Vividh Bharati were the second & third radio stations. They are controlled by All India Radio. Fm Rainbow was launched on September 1, 2001, while Vividh Bharati on November 1, 2001. Both stations broadcast for 17 hours daily from 5.20 to 23.20.
[edit] Gyanvani
Gyanvani is the 4th radio station launched on January 26, 2004 with the frequency 107.6 MHz. On January 2007 its frequency changed to 105.6 MHz.In March 2007 again its frequency changed to 107.2 MHz. Now, since May 2009 it is transmitted on 106.4 MHz. It is controlled by IGNOU. It broadcasts for a total of 10 hours daily, from 5.20 to 11.20 and 17.00 to 22.00.
[edit] Amrutavarshini
Amrutavarshini is the 5th radio station and was started with frequeny 100.3 MHz. Later it changed to 100.1 MHz. It too is controlled by All India Radio. It broadcasts Classical Music for a total of eight hours daily, from 6.00 to 10.00 and from 18.00 to 22.00. This channel is meant only for those citizens who are interested in classical music. Which includes both Carnatic and Hindustani. This channel is the tribute to the yester years achievers in the field of Classical Music. It can be great help for those, who are learners. This channel is the platform with rich heritage for the future generation wrt classical music.
[edit] Radio Mirchi
Radio Mirchi was the 6th radio station launched on April 17, 2006 with the frequency 93.3 MHz.On August 1, 2006 it changed to the frequency 98.3 MHz. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Entertainmment Network India Limited.
| Programme | RJ | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Munjaane Raaga | Lavanya | 5.00-7.00 |
| Hi Bangalore | Rachna | 7.00–11.00 |
| Rewind Raaga | Pallavi | 11.00–14.00 |
| Bitti Ticket | Avinash | 14.00–17.00 |
| Chill Maadi | Smitha | 17.00–20.00 |
| Mirchi Talkies | Raaj | 20.00-23.00 |
| Youngluru | Naveen | 23.00-1.00 |
[edit] Radio One
Radio One was the 7th radio station launched on August 1, 2006 on the 94.3 MHz frequency. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by The Mid-Day Group.
[edit] Radio Indigo
Radio Indigo was the 8th radio station launched on September 19, 2006 with the frequency 91.9 MHz. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Indigo mass communication limited. It is the only station dedicated to English music in Bangalore.
Bold text== Big FM == Big was the 9th radio station launched on October 9, 2006 on the 92.7 MHz frequency. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Reliance Broadcast. Big FM is the current No.1 radio station in Bangalore (Source: RAM Stats 9 January 2010).
| Programme | RJ | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Suprabhata | Rashmi | 6.00-7.00 |
| Big Coffee | Harsha & Shruthi | 7.00–11.00 |
| Ladies First | Rashmi | 11.00–14.00 |
| Hip Hip Hurray | Nethra | 14.00–17.00 |
| No Tension | Rohith | 17.00–21.00 |
| I LOVE YOU | Nethra | 21.00–23.00 |
| Akshatha | 23.00-1.00 |
[edit] Red FM
Red fm was the 10th radio station launched on November 6, 2006 on the 93.5 MHz frequency with the name S FM. On 24 August 2009 the name was changed to Red FM. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Kal radio (Sun Network, a South Indian media house).
[edit] Fever FM
[1] was the 11th radio station launched on January 22, 2007 on the frequency 104 MHz. It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock.. It is controlled by Hindustan Times & Virgin radio.
7 AM - 11 AM Mad Mornings with Shraddha
11 AM - 2 PM Arjun
2 PM - 5 PM Pallavii
5 PM - 9 PM Darius Sunawala
[edit] Radio Active
Radio Active, 90.4 MHz, Bangalore's 12th radio station and first community radio station was launched on June 25, 2007, by Jain Group of Institutions. [http://www.jgi.ac.in/radioactive)
[edit] Radio Neladani
Radio Neladani, 90.8 MHz, Bangalore's 13th radio station and second community radio station was launched on Sep 3, 2011. The station broadcasts from Nelamangala in rural North Bangalore.
[edit] Amateur (Ham) Radio
Bangalore also has highest number of amateur (ham) radio licencees and we do have several nets - meeting on the air on different Frequencies - [2]
