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English Language Radio in Malta
Maltese radio began in the mid-1930s, partly to counter Fascist propaganda broadcasts from Italy. Malta Television launched in 1962, five years after the islanders started receiving television signals from Italy. Italian TV channels remain popular. The first private broadcasting licences were granted to the two major political parties and the Catholic Church. More stations followed and since Malta became a haven for tourists, there is now a proliferation of privately-run radio stations and several TV channels. The majority of radio on Malta is English speaking since, aside from Maltese, English is an official language.
Frequency: 92.7 FM Malta; 88.3FM Gozo Located in: Marsa, Malta
Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News, Weather, Sport, Lifestyle, Talk, Travel. "With loads of entertaining, informative and educational shows, Super One remains the only station in Malta and Gozo to broadcast live round the clock, seven days a week. The station's presenters make it a point to maintain a direct link with listeners, both in Malta and in the rest of the world, through phone-ins, e-mails and SMSs. It is our commitment to offer quality broadcasts and congenial company for all the family."
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Frequency: 89.7FM Located in: St Georges Bay, Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News, Weather. "89.7 Bay is once again Malta and Gozo's favourite radio station, according to the latest Media Warehouse Survey April 2006 (by Informa Consultants); driven by a top-40 contemporary programming format and a line-up of top celebrity DJs and presenters. The latest Media Warehouse survey also indicates that 89.7 Bay is the most listened to radio station within several age bands - primarily the 18-34 brackets."
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Frequency: 103.7FM Located in: University of Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News, Weather, Talk. Campus FM, the University of Malta's radio station was launched in February 2002. The radio station took over from Radju ta' l-Universita' which stopped broadcasting in October 2001 when its licence expired. For the University of Malta, Campus FM is an important tool for the University to expand its educational mission. Campus FM has collaboration agreements with a number of entities such as the BBC World Service, Classic FM in the UK, United Nations Radio, Deutche Welle, Radio Netherlands, and Putumayo World Music.
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Frequency: 88.7FM Located in: Valetta, Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News, Weather, Talk. With a heavy focus on 80s music, the station is popular with listeners in the 25-45 age bracket, as so many advertisers will testify. Capital Radio boasts a strong presenter line up, and one of the top news services in the country. As well as continuing to top various listernership surveys Capital Radio also organises events that promote interaction with the thousands of Capital fans across the nation, the station's birthday celebrations every Summer, becoming one of Malta's top social events. Capital Radio is also emmensly popular abroad, with thousands of listeners tuning in over the net
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Frequency: 91.7FM Located in: Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News. Public Broadcasting Services Limited (PBS) is Malta's public broadcasting company and is responsible for Magic (91.7FM) radio station (as well as for the TVM television channel, Radio Malta and Radju Parlament.) It is marketed as Malta's only 24 hour radio station in English and the format is soft AC with the tagline: "More music, less talk".
Website: PBS Home Listen online: n/a Contact: info@pbs.com.mt
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Frequency: 93.3FM Located in: Attard, Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News, Community, Weather, Talk. 93.3 Central FM is a fresh non commercial radio station which went on air on the 15th of January 2006. Located in Attard, a central and densely populated location on the island of Malta, Central FM manages to reach a wide audience. Transmitting both on 93.3 Mhz from the centre of Malta and all around the world on the world wide web. Central FM runs thanks to a dedicated voluntary team who truly enjoys the art of radio. Our aim is to deliver interactive programming which follows very high standards while delivering ongoing community news and updates. Playing a diverse mix of hits and alternative music, providing ongoing competitions, interviews and broadcasting both in Maltese and English, Central FM is truly an entertainment station.
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Frequency: 105.4FM Located in: Naxxar, Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Religious. 93.3 Christian Light Radio broadcasts from Naxxar Malta 24-hours a day all year long. The station runs on a voluntary basis and funding depends solely on donations. The station has a license by the Malta Broadcasting Authority to broadcast as a community radio. This means that some areas might get a weak signal while others get full HiFi stereo CD quality reception. Christian Light Radio only broadcasts Christian content be it music or talk. It steers away from religious or political controversies (as stipulated by law) and seeks to spread the word of God.
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Frequency: 96.4FM Located in: Malta Coverage: South Malta
About: Music, News, Lifestyle, Community. 93.3 Energy FM is Birzebbuga's official Community Radio Station. Energy Fm provides a service to Birzebbuga and its surrounding areas in the South of Malta, playing contemporary hits and a music variation from the past forty years. We also announce Community news, provide information about local feasts and promote cultural programs by selecting music that is produced by local bands. Energy FM broadcasts 24hrs a day and has no political attachment.
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Frequency: 102.2FM Located in: Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music (Chart), News. XFM have been on-air since 19th March 2003 , 24 hours a day in Maltese and English. Broadcasting on 100.2 MHz and also on the worldwide web, "Xfm were quick to make a name for themselves as a professional, entertaining station and home of the biggest prizes! "
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Frequency: Lanzarote 98.2/105.5FM; Tenerife 99.0FM; Gran Canaria 101.8FM; Costa del Sol 93.6FM; Ibiza 94.4/94.6FM; Costa Blanca 102.6/102.8FM; Rhodes 106.1FM; Cyclades Islands 91.3FM; Malta 91.3FM; Skiathos 98.3FM Located in: London, UK
Coverage: Various
About: Music, News. UK based radio broadcasting to various holiday desinations around Europe. "Slip on your shades, slap on your sunscreen and turn up your radio! Holiday FM is the ultimate soundtrack to life on the beach and around the pool at the hottest holiday resorts worldwide. Custom made to play in the sunshine, Holiday FM brings you the biggest stars, news & sports from home and the best songs under the sun live from the studios of Capital Radio London"
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Frequency: 101.8FM Located in: Gozo, Malta Coverage: Malta
About: Music, News. Radio Calypso is proud to be the only national radio station in the Maltese islands to be based in Gozo. Broadcasts BBC World Service news.
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The BBC World Service provides a relay of their news bulletins at various times of the day on FM:
Available: Throughout the world
About: Educational, news, public affairs. For international news, analysis & information in English and 32 other languages. For frequencies, please see BBC World Schedule
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International Broadcasters have Shortwave radio services available, many of which are either entirely broadcast in English, or else carry a selection of English programming:- Click here for more information
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