Cool FM

Cool FM is a national station owned by Bauer, broadcasting on 97.4 FM from Black Mountain, and on DAB in 1 local area.

The transmitter at Black Mountain runs at 3.2 kW and serves Belfast.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Belfast, Carrickfergus, Craigavon, Derry, Lisburn, Newtownards and 5 other towns and fringe reception in Ballymena.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Cool FM's weekly audience at 507,000 listeners, a 11.2% share of radio listening in its area.