Radio Stations in Antrim and Newtownabbey
4 radio stations broadcast on FM or AM from transmitters in Antrim and Newtownabbey: 1 from the BBC, 2 commercial and 1 community station.
1 local DAB multiplex also serves the area, carrying 15 stations between them.
UK-wide stations such as BBC Radio 2 and Classic FM are on air everywhere, so they are listed separately.
Stations from transmitters just outside Antrim and Newtownabbey often reach it too – the town pages below estimate what you can actually receive.
What you can receive in Antrim →
Town guides
Every station you can pick up in each town, with signal estimates.
Local and regional stations in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Station | Frequency | Areas | Transmitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC (1) | |||
| BBC Radio Ulster | 95.3 FM | Newtownabbey | 1 |
| Commercial stations (2) | |||
| Q Radio | 102.5 FM | Newtownabbey | 1 |
| Downtown Radio | 103.4 FM | Newtownabbey | 1 |
| Community radio (1) | |||
| Aldergrove and Antrim FM | 106.5 FM | Aldergrove and Antrim | 1 |
Frequency shown is the strongest transmitter inside Antrim and Newtownabbey; some stations use other frequencies in other parts of the area. Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.
Local DAB multiplexes
National multiplexes (BBC National DAB, D1 National and SDL National) reach most of Antrim and Newtownabbey too.