Downtown Radio
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About Downtown Radio
Downtown Radio is a national station owned by Bauer, broadcasting on 96–104 FM from 8 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.
Its strongest transmitter is Londonderry (102.4 FM, 10 kW), serving Londonderry.
Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Derry, Lisburn, Newtownards and 6 other towns.
RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Downtown Radio's weekly audience at 307,000 listeners, a 10.1% share of radio listening in its area.
Downtown Radio frequencies
The strongest transmitters are listed below. Downtown Radio has 8 FM/AM transmitters in total – see every frequency by area.
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry | 102.4 FM | Londonderry | 10 kW |
| Omagh and Enniskillen | 96.6 FM | Brougher Mountain | 8.2 kW |
| Limavady | 96.4 FM | Limavady | 2 kW |
| South Newry | 103.1 FM | Camlough | 1.8 kW |
| Ballymena | 102.3 FM | Portglenone | 500 W |
| Newcastle | 103.4 FM | Newcastle | 200 W |
| Larne | 97.1 FM | Larne | 80 W |
| Newtownabbey | 103.4 FM | Carnmoney Hill | 10 W |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| N. Ireland | 12D | Northern Ireland |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.