Can I listen to BBC radio in the USA?
BBC does radio well, and now Americans can experience the full effect of the UK broadcaster’s audio content expertise with the iPlayer Radio app for iOS and Android. The app contains all of BBC’s radio feeds, including Radio 1 through 6, as well as the World Service.
What is the radio frequency for BBC?
Networks
| Radio 1 | 97-99 FM |
|---|---|
| Radio 2 | 88-91 FM |
| Radio 3 | 90-93 FM |
| Radio 4 | 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) For Long Wave and Medium Wave frequencies, see below. |
| Radio 5 Live | 909/693 MW |
Does the BBC still use shortwave?
The BBC World Service – which marks its 80th birthday on Wednesday – was broadcast only on shortwave back in 1932. Today, audiences on FM, digital radio and the internet are growing fast while shortwave is in decline, but for millions it remains a lifeline.
Can I listen to BBC radio abroad?
Thankfully, you can listen to BBC radio regardless of whether you live in the UK or not. If you’re travelling abroad, all you need is a good VPN service, like ExpressVPN. A single VPN subscription covers multiple devices letting you access UK radio – and even UK TV services – regardless of where you are in the world.
Is BBC iPlayer radio being discontinued?
We closed the international iPlayer Radio app in November 2020 as part of our plan to make BBC Sounds the one place for all BBC audio.
Is BBC World Service on FM?
BBC World Service is the world’s leading international radio broadcaster. It is available to listen to in English on a variety of platforms across the world including online, satellite and cable, AM, FM, shortwave and digital radio.
What radio channel is BBC World Service?
Where can I find BBC World Service radio?
| Digital TV platform | Channel number |
|---|---|
| Freeview | 710 |
| Freesat | 711 |
| Sky | 115 |
| Virgin Media | 906 |
What frequency is the BBC on shortwave?
| Freq ◆ Freq▼ | StationStation | Start ◆ Start◆ |
|---|---|---|
| 6005 | BBC | 05:00 |
| 6150 | BBC | 22:00 |
| 6195 | BBC | 03:00 |
| 6195 | BBC | 05:00 |
What frequencies are considered shortwave?
shortwave radio, transmission and reception of information by means of electromagnetic waves about 10 to 80 m (33 to 262 feet) in length having frequencies of approximately 29.7 to 3.5 megahertz.
How can I listen to BBC Sounds abroad?
How do I use BBC Sounds if I live outside the UK?
- You can use BBC Sounds by visiting www.bbc.com/sounds or by installing the BBC Sounds app.
- The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 5, Android 5 or iOS 11.3 and above.
- Yes, to use the BBC Sounds app you’ll need to log in with a BBC account.
What are the radio frequencies in the UK?
Radio 4. 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) For Long Wave and Medium Wave frequencies, see below.
How many BBC radio stations are there in the US?
More than 480 public radio stations in the USA and a number of local radio stations in Canada broadcast BBC World Service programmes on terrestrial channels via FM, AM and increasingly on HD. These may be individual programmes as a supplement to their own schedules, or blocks of programming broadcast over several hours.
What are the radio stations in the West Midlands?
West Midlands BBC Radio Stoke – 94.6 FM, 104.1 FM BBC Radio Shropshire – 90 FM, 95 FM, 96 FM, 104.1 FM BBC WM – 95.6 FM BBC Coventry & Warwickshire – 94.8 FM, 103.7 FM BBC Hereford & Worcester – 104 FM, 94.7 FM
What is the frequency range of FM radio stations?
FM and AM Radio Frequencies Radio station Frequency Radio 1 97-99 FM Radio 2 88-91 FM Radio 3 90-93 FM Radio 4 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variati