Downtown Radio Frequency
Downtown Radio is on 96–104 FM across the UK, plus DAB. The exact frequency depends on your nearest transmitter.
Typical frequencies in major cities:
Derry 102.4 FMCraigavon 103.1 FMBallymena 102.3 FMNewry 103.1 FMColeraine 96.4 FMOmagh 96.6 FMAntrim 102.3 FMLarne 97.1 FM
On DAB, Downtown Radio is carried on 1 local multiplex – see the DAB table below.
Downtown Radio FM frequencies by area
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland (8) | |||
| Ballymena | 102.3 FM | Portglenone | 500 W |
| Larne | 97.1 FM | Larne | 80 W |
| Limavady | 96.4 FM | Limavady | 2 kW |
| Londonderry | 102.4 FM | Londonderry | 10 kW |
| Newcastle | 103.4 FM | Newcastle | 200 W |
| Newtownabbey | 103.4 FM | Carnmoney Hill | 10 W |
| Omagh and Enniskillen | 96.6 FM | Brougher Mountain | 8.2 kW |
| South Newry | 103.1 FM | Camlough | 1.8 kW |
Downtown Radio on DAB
1 multiplexes. Retune (auto-scan) your radio to pick up the one for your area.
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| N. Ireland | 12D | Northern Ireland |
Transmitter map
Source: Ofcom technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters, 15 September 2026 (Open Government Licence). Power is effective radiated power; the transmitter nearest you is not always the strongest.
