Radio in Norway

There are many radio stations in Norway. For a more comprehensive list see List of Norwegian-language radio stations. Norway is in the process of transitioning all radio stations away from FM broadcasting to Digital Audio Broadcasting only. The switch-over will begin in 2017.

NRK

Main article: NRK Radio

NRK radio channels are the most prominent stations in Norway. NRK radio is available on FM, DAB and internet radio. The main channels are:

• NRK P1 is the biggest channel in Norway, offering a variety of programs for the vast majority. News headlines every hour.
• NRK P2 is the cultural channel, offering a daily morning news program, as well as classical music.
• NRK P3 is the youth channel, with new popular and often Norwegian music.

NRK also broadcasts specialized radio channels:

• NRK Sámi radio:programs and news in Sami languages
• NRK Klassisk: classical music. It was the first DAB radio channel in the world. Originally called " NRK Alltid Klassik"
• NRK Alltid Nyheter (Always news) news, replays of news programs from other NRK stations. Re-broadcasts BBC World Service at night.
• NRK mP3 a variant of NRK P3, just without hosts. Broadcasts pop music, often used in gym studios.
• NRK Folkemusikk: folk music from Norway and rest of the world. Originally called "NRD Alltid Folkemusikk"
• NRK Super is a radio station for children.
• NRK P1+ Grew out of what was NRK Gull
• NRK Båtvær is a channel specifically for seafarers, broadcasting weather news in a loop.
• NRK Jazz:jazz music.
• NRK Sport broadcasts live sport.
• NRK Stortinget broadcasts when parliament (Storting) is in session.

Other major channels

• P4 is a commercial radio station, broadcasting popular music, with some light programs. P4 is most commonly heard in cars.
• Radio Norge broadcasting popular music, similar to P4.

Regional radio stations

These stations are available in several larger Norwegian cities

• Radio 1
• NRJ
• Power Hit Radio
• Klem FM
• The Voice
• Radio Norway Direct English Radio in Norway

Local radio stations

For a list of local radio stations in Norway, see List of Norwegian radio stations.

Internet radio

Stations with a Norwegian target audience that only broadcast on the Internet.

• Ordentlig Radio