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Capital Radio (other)
Capital Radio is a London-based radio station that launched in 1973, now part of the Capital radio network. Capital Radio or Radio Capital may also refer to: Radio stations Europe * Capital (radio network), a group of radio stations operating across the United Kingdom * Capital Radio (pirate), a pirate radio station operating off the Dutch coast in 1970 * Radio Capital, an Italian national radio station * Capital Radio, a List of radio stations in Spain, radio station broadcasting in Spain * Capital Radio, the original name of Dublin commercial station FM104 * Capital Radio Malta, a defunct radio station that broadcast from the Republic of Malta Other places * Capital Radio Network, an Australian network of radio stations * Capital Radio 93.8, a List of radio stations in Cyprus, radio station broadcasting in Cyprus on 93.8 MHz * Capital Radio Malawi, a national radio station broadcasting in Malawi * Capital Radio Sierra Leone, a radio station broadcasting in Sierra Leone on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio
Capital London is a radio station owned and operated by the Global media company as part of its national Capital FM Network. As Capital Radio it was launched in the London area in 1973 as one of Britain's first two commercial radio stations. Its brief was to entertain, while its opposite number, London Broadcasting (LBC), was licensed to provide news and information. In search of a larger audience in 1974, Capital Radio rapidly moved from a general and entertainment station with drama, features, documentaries and light music to a more successful pop music-based format. In 1988 it became two stations: 95.8 Capital FM and Capital Gold. After some national expansion with the purchase of other radio stations the Capital Radio Group merged with GWR Group in 2005 to form GCap Media which in turn was taken over by Global Radio in 2008. In 2011 Capital was launched nationally, apart from the daily breakfast and weekday drivetime shows, becoming part of the Capital FM Network. In 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital (radio Network)
Capital is a network of twelve Independent Local Radio, independent contemporary hit radio stations in the United Kingdom, broadcasting a mix of local and networked programming. Nine of the stations are owned and operated by Global Media & Entertainment, while the other three are owned and operated under separate franchise agreements. As of September 2022, the stations serve a combined weekly audience of 5.7 million listeners and target a core audience in the 15–34 age group; 57% of all listeners are within this demographic. The Capital UK, national version of the network is widely available on Global Player, Freeview (UK), Freeview, Sky UK, Sky, Freesat, Virgin Media and Digital One, Digital One DAB. Capital is the fifth most-popular radio network in the UK by listeners, and the second largest of the commercial stations after Heart (radio network), Heart. Capital has a playlist which is updated weekly, and featured songs from the last one to two years in 2013. Unlike BBC Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio (pirate)
{{no footnotes, date=April 2012 Capital Radio (not to be confused with Capital Radio, the later British radio station of the same name) was a pirate radio station which operated from international waters off the coast of the Netherlands in 1970. The station was set up by Canada, Canadian idealist Tim Thomason. In 1965 Thomason had established the International Broadcasting Society with the intention of bringing together professional broadcasting organisations from around the world. Eventually Thomason decided that the Society should have its own radio station which could be used to broadcast messages from the participating organisations. Thomason and his associates acquired a former Germany, German Coastal trading vessel, coaster and renamed it the ''MV King David'', because they saw the station as being a David to the major broadcasters' Goliath (Bible), Goliath. The ship was registered in Liechtenstein, becoming unofficially the only member of the tiny, doubly landlocked country' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Capital
Radio Capital is an Italian private radio station, was founded in May 1977 and is owned by the Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso (ultimately by EXOR owned by the Agnelli-family) and began broadcasting in 1985. Broadcast FTA on Hot Bird, on SKY Italia Sky Italia S.r.l. is an Italian satellite television platform owned by the American media conglomerate Comcast. Sky Italia also broadcasts three national free-to-air television channels: TV8, Cielo and Sky TG24. As of 2018, following an ag ... channel 713 and on tivùsat channel 622. Programming *''Capital Party'' (hosted by Andrea Prezioso) *''Risponde Zucconi'' (hosted by Vittorio Zucconi) External links Official Website Free-to-air Mass media in Rome Radio stations in Italy Radio stations established in 1977 GEDI Gruppo Editoriale Classic hits radio stations Adult contemporary radio stations {{Italy-media-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Radio Stations In Spain
This is a list of radio stations broadcast in Spain. National public radio service RNE is Spain's national public radio broadcaster and operates six stations: * Radio Nacional - General service of mostly speech-based programming *Radio Clásica - Classical music and concerts * Radio 3 - Music outside the mainstream scene * Ràdio 4 - Regional service broadcasting in the Catalan language * Radio 5 (Todo Noticias) - 24-hour news channel *Radio Exterior de España - International, external broadcasting service National commercial networks The following groups operate commercial radio networks broadcasting across Spain: PRISA Radio *Cadena SER - Generalist radio station featuring mostly news, talk and sports. *Los 40 - Contemporary hit radio station. Comparable to Capital or BBC Radio 1. *Cadena Dial - Spanish adult-contemporary radio station. *Los 40 Classic - Oldies music station dedicated to the hits from mostly the 1980s and '90s. *Los 40 Dance - Electronic dance music station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FM104
FM104 is an independent local radio station broadcast across Dublin, Ireland, on the frequency 104.4 MHz. It is operated by Capital Radio Productions Limited (unconnected with, and not to be confused with, Capital Radio plc), and is a subsidiary of the Wireless Group, which itself is a subsidiary of News UK. The station broadcasts under a contract from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. FM104 broadcasts from Macken House in Dublin's Docklands. History Capital Radio, as the station was originally called, was the first Independent Local Radio contractor to take to the air on 20 July 1989. The station was owned by a consortium of Irish media and entertainment figures and managed by Mike Hogan. Although initially moderately successful, following the launch of rival 98FM, the station consistently trailed in the ratings. In May 1991, the station relaunched as Rock 104; however, this was unsuccessful and in late 1991 it underwent a restructuring under new CEO Dermot Hanrahan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio Malta
Capital 88.7 (Capital Radio) was a national radio station in Malta broadcasting on the frequency 88.7 FM. Station's history Originally, the broadcasting licence was awarded to Alt Services, an organisation created by Alternattiva Demokratika, a nascent local political party that espouses environmentally responsible policies. In fact the radio station, originally called "Radju Alternattiva," started out as a political radio station, competing with other local political radios such as Radio 101 and the state's radio stations. On July 1, 1998 the radio station changed its name to "Capital Radio", significantly toned down its political activities, and focused more on 1980s music. In time, political broadcasts ceased entirely. At the time, the management of the radio station was in the hands of Mediacoop Ltd, a media cooperative. Mediacoop's Managing Director is ohn Mallia In July 2005, Mediacoop bought the station's license from its previous owners Alt Services and so came to own th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio Network
Capital Radio Network is an Australian radio company, which owns stations in Canberra, Goulburn, Cooma, the Snowy Mountains, Gippsland and Perth. The company is a subsidiary of Blyton Group, with Kevin James Blyton as managing director for both. The company first acquired 2XL (now XLFM) in the Snowy Mountains, as well as 2CC and 2CA in Canberra - the latter two offloaded from parent companies Australian Radio Network and Austereo respectively in order for them to launch joint-venture stations 104.7 and Mix 106.3. In February 2015, Capital Radio Network acquired Gippsland-based 3GG. With the exception of XLFM, Snow FM and 3GG, all stations are operated as a 50/50 joint-venture with Grant Broadcasters. Owned and Operated Stations *Canberra ** 2CC ''Talking Canberra 1206 2CC'' - 1206AM and DAB2cc.net.au**2CA ''Forever Classic 2CA'' - 1053 AM and DAB+ **KIX Country Radio 97.5FM and DAB+ **My Canberra Digital DAB+ **Snow FM, relayed on DAB+ *Cooma/Jindabyne/Snowy Mountain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Radio Stations In Cyprus
Cyprus has a thriving radio landscape, with 93% of Greek Cypriots tuning in every day. Most stations broadcast in FM, and there's a mixture of state and private-run stations. This article lists all radio stations broadcasting in the southern part of Cyprus and overviews the major stations broadcasting from the part of Cyprus under Turkish Occupation. The British sovereign military bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia also operate radio transmitters. In addition to domestic broadcasts, Cyprus hosts international broadcast centres beaming content to the Middle East. Republic of Cyprus Public stations The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation charter mandates a diverse radio programme with national coverage. It currently produces 4 radio programmes. The table below only includes high-power transmitters and omits low-power transmitters that serve as gap-fillers for areas with difficult reception. Private stations National coverage Local coverage =Nicosia= =Limassol= =Larnaca= Stations bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio Malawi
Capital Radio Malawi is a radio station in Malawi that was launched on 29 March 1999 by journalist Alaudin Osman. The station broadcasts across all three regions of Malawi, and covers the urban centers of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe, Dedza Mangochi and Mzuzu. Programming follows an Adult Contemporary format, including various musical genres, news, information and entertainment. The bulk of content is news, business, music and entertainment programming. Its mission is to inform, entertain and uplift the people of Malawi by providing reliable news and quality programmes. In May 2004, the director of Capital Radio told the Agence France-Presse news agency that four of its reporters had been arrested for broadcasting an "inflammatory interview" with opposition spokesperson Kholiwe Mkandawire. On 20 September 2005, Capital Radio Malawi challenged the Protected Emblems and Names Act of 1967, which limits media freedom in Malawi. On 14 September 2005, police arrested opposition leader Gwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio Sierra Leone
Capital Radio is a Sierra Leone radio station based at the Mammy Yoko Business Park in Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, Aberdeen, Freetown. History Capital Radio was established as a company in Sierra Leone in 2005. The station has 3 directors - Adonis Abboud, Colin Mason and David Stanley. Test programmes commenced in May 2006 from the Cape Sierra Hotel using the newly installed transmitter at Leicester Peak. The full service started from studios in Wilkinson Road on 3 July 2006. The station fully relocated to the Mammy Yoko Hotel complex in December 2011. The station transmits from the SLBC Leicester Peak transmitting station The Leicester Peak transmitting station is a broadcast transmitting station and communications relay station located near Freetown, Sierra Leone. The site is owned by the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation the country's state broadcaster. It ... using 104.9 MHz. A relay in Bo, Sierra Leone, provides coverage of the city on 102.5 MHz. A rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Radio 604
Capital Radio 604 was a radio station that broadcast to listeners in South Africa from transmitters located in the Transkei using Medium Wave (AM) on 603 kHz. Founded by Martin Rattle, the station started transmitting on 26 December 1979 and was shut down in 1996, as it was no longer financially viable. Capital Radio 604 had often supported the anti-apartheid liberation struggle and many highlighted the irony; that it was under the very same government that Capital and its staff had fought for in the past that the station would had to close down. Capital Radio 604 changed radio in South Africa forever when it introduced listeners to great uncensored music, polished presenters, uncensored news, and great jingles. Previously, the state run radio stations (no private stations were allowed) were not allowed to tell the real news or play certain songs or music from certain bands. While this station is off the air now, an archive web siteCapital Radio 604 exists that contains ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
