Radio in Norway explained

There are many radio stations in Norway.[1] 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 country's national radio outlets transitioned to DAB on December 13, 2017.[2] [3] Local radio stations remain available in FM.[3]

NRK

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

NRK also broadcasts specialized radio channels:

Programs and news in Sami languages

Classical music. It was the first DAB radio channel in the world. Originally called "NRK Alltid Klassik".

A variant of NRK P3, just without hosts. Broadcasts pop music, often used in gym studios.

Folk music from Norway and rest of the world. Originally called "NRD Alltid Folkemusikk".

Grew out of what was NRK Gull.

Jazz music

Current FM band in Oslo

The following radio stations are located in and transmitted from Oslo, Norway. There are 17 radio stations in Oslo.

Other major channels

Regional radio stations

These stations are available in several larger Norwegian cities:

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:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norway Countries WorldDAB . 2022-07-28 . www.worlddab.org.
  2. Web site: In 2017, Norway will be first country to shut down FM radio. Lizzie Plaugic. The Verge. April 19, 2015. April 19, 2015.
  3. Web site: Norway becomes first country to switch off FM radio. The Local. December 12, 2017. December 14, 2017.