Radio Stations in Ards and North Down
2 radio stations broadcast on FM or AM from transmitters in Ards and North Down: 1 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 Ards and North Down often reach it too – the town pages below estimate what you can actually receive.
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Town guides
Every station you can pick up in each town, with signal estimates.
Local and regional stations in Ards and North Down
| Station | Frequency | Areas | Transmitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial stations (1) | |||
| Q Radio | 102.5 FM | Bangor | 1 |
| Community radio (1) | |||
| Holywood FM | 101.0 FM | Holywood | 1 |
Frequency shown is the strongest transmitter inside Ards and North Down; 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 Ards and North Down too.