List of FM 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 - Hindi (from Nov 2012)
- Radio One 94.3 FM - Hindi
- Radio Mirchi Radio 95 - Hindi
- Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM - Kannada
- Amrutavarshini 100.1 FM - Classical music
- FM Rainbow 101.3 FM - Kannada, English & Hindi
- Vividh Bharati 102.9 FM - Kannada & Hindi
- Fever 104 FM - Hindi
- Gyanvani 106.4 FM - by IGNOU
There are 3 community radio stations
Radio City
Radio city is the first private FM radio station in INDIA and First FM station to come to Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru according to RAM reports (http://www.exchange4media.com/rame4m/blr_44_2013.asp) It broadcasts for 24 hours around the clock. It is controlled by Music Broadcast India Private Limited.
Programme | RJ | Timings |
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Shubhodaya | RJ Sowjanya | 5.00-7.00 |
ಐತ್ಹಲಕಡಿ Mornings | RJ Sowjanya | 7.00–11.00 |
Radio City | RJ Sudha Baragjur | 11.00-14.00 |
Radio City | RJ Nethra | 14.00–16.00 |
Radio City City Maathu | Pradeepa | 16.00–20.00 |
Radio City Love Guru | Vivaswan Rajesh | 20.00–23.00 |
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.
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. Gyanvani went off air since 01-10-2014 due to non-payment of dues to AIR.[1]
Amrutavarshini
Amrutavarshini is the 5th radio station dedicated to Indian classical music. It was started on frequency 100.3 MHz and later changed to 100.1 MHz. It is controlled by All India Radio. It broadcasts daily during morning and evening hours, from 6.00 to 09.30 and 18.30 to 23.00. This channel is the tribute to the legendary masters of Indian classical music from Carnatic and Hindustani ways. It can be great help for learners. It is a platform with rich heritage for future generation with respect to classical music.
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 |
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Munjaane Raaga | Lavanya | 5.00-7.00 |
Hi Bengaluru | Smitha | 7.00–11.00 |
Rewind Raaga | RJ Siri | 11.00–14.00 |
Games Bond | RJ Guru | 14.00–17.00 |
Gang of Girls | Rachana, Aishwarya,Prakruti | 17.00–21.00 |
Sudesh | 21.00-24.00 | |
Radio One
Radio One was the 7th radio station launched on August 1, 2006 on the 94.3 MHz frequency. It broadcasts from 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM. It is controlled by The Mid-Day Group.
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 Bengaluru.
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.
Programme | RJ | Timings |
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Suprabhata | Hamsa | 5.00-7.00 |
Big Coffee | Shruthi | 7.00–11.00 |
Retro Savari | Rashmi | 11.00–14.00 |
Super Game Guru | Niranjan Deshpande | 14.00–17.00 |
No Tension | Rohith | 17.00–21.00 |
Inthi Nimma Priya | Priya | 21.00–23.00 |
23.00-1.00 |
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 Pvt Ltd. (Sun Network ltd India, a South Indian media house).
Fever FM
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.
Programme | Timings |
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Mad Mornings with Shraddha | 7 AM - 11 AM |
Sindhu | 11 AM - 2 PM |
Punitha | 2 PM - 5 PM |
Darius Sunawala | 5 PM - 9 PM |
Rubina | 9 PM - 11:30 PM |
Radio Active
Radio Active, 90.4 MHz, Bengaluru's 12th radio station and first community radio station was launched on June 25, 2007, by Jain Group of Institutions.
Radio Universal CR 106.8 FM
Radio Universal 106.8 MHz, Bengaluru's 13th radio station and second community radio station was launched on June 21, 2008, by Universal College. The station broadcasts from Vijaynagar Tollgate Circle, Magadi Main Road in Bengaluru City .
Radio Neladani
Radio Neladani, 90.8 MHz, Bengaluru's 14th radio station and third community radio station was launched on Sep 3, 2011. The station broadcasts from Nelamangala in rural North Bengaluru. The Neladani station is available in around 8-10 km radius of Nelamangala town covering Nelamangala and portion of Bengaluru North Taluk. This radio station was established with the help of Ministry of Agriculture, to produce content on farm related programs.
Amateur (Ham) Radio
Bengaluru has highest number of Amateur Radio Operators (hams) and the frequency allotted to them are on frequencies 144 MHz to 146 MHz on VHF and 434 MHz-438 MHz on UHF primarily on Frequency Modulation (FM)
Nets are conducted such as R5 Net at 0700 hours IST on VU2RSB repeater at frequencies Transmit - 145.100 MHz and Receive - 145.700 MHz and 2030 hours IST on the VU2TWO repeater at frequencies Transmit - 145.050 MHz and Receive - 145.650 MHz.