Map of radio stations in North America
Carte radio de l'Amérique du Nord / Mapa de estaciones de radio en América del Norte
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North America • Caribbean • Central America • South America • Europe • West Africa • Central Africa • Southern Africa • East Africa • North Africa • Middle East • Central Asia • South Asia • Southeast Asia • East Asia • Australia and Oceania
Radio stations in the United States
New York radio stations • Chicago radio stations • Miami radio stations • Los Angeles radio stations more ...
Radio broadcasting in the United States began in 1916 (2XG New York City), first commercial station was licensed in 1920 (KDKA Pittsburgh). Broadcasting in high frequency band of 25-42 MHz began in 1932 (W2XDV New York City). First FM transmitters were launched in 1938 (W1XOJ Mt. Washington, NH and W2XMN Alpine, NJ) on 42-50 MHz band, changed in 1945/47 to 88-108 MHz band. Ownership of radio stations is mostly private, the largest companies are iHeartMedia – with 860 radio stations, Cumulus Media (415 radio stations), Townsquare Media (322 radio stations), Audacy (230 radio stations), Alpha Media (207 radio stations). NPR




AM: There are 4400 AM stations in the US (FCC report, Oct 2024). AM band is from 530 to 1710 kHz with 10 kHz step. Maximum power currently allowed is 50 kW for Clear-channel stations. AM is typically used by News, Talk, Sports, Christian and Ethnic stations. 89 stations broadcasting in AM stereo. Low-power Traffic advisory and Emergency advisory radio stations also on the AM band, usually on 530/1610 kHz.
FM: There are 21856 FM stations in the US, including 6618 commercial, 4377 educational, 1967 Low-power, 8894 FM translators and boosters (FCC report, Oct 2024). FM stations use frequencies range from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz with 20 kHz step (even frequencies like 88.6 or 102.4 MHz are not used). 87.75 MHz is allocated for VHF-TV channel 6 and many low-power TV stations operate on that frequency as radio stations. Lower FM band from 88.1 to 91.9 MHz is reserved for College, Community and Public radio stations, Commercial stations are licensed in the upper band from 92.1 to 107.9 MHz. Many FM stations transmit IBOC HD (Hybrid Digital) signal. Most powerful FM station is WBCT in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 320 kW ERP.
Area: 9 826 675 km²; Population: 336 million; ITU code: USA, ALS, HWA; callsign prefix: AA~AL, K, N, W; RBDS PI: 1~9, A, B1, B8, B9, BA~BF, D, E... /A0̷
Radio stations in Canada
/ Stations de radio à Canada
Toronto radio stations • Montreal radio stations • Winnipeg radio stations • Vancouver radio stations more ...
Radio broadcasting in Canada began in 1919 (XWA Montreal), FM radio was introduced in 1946. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Société Radio-Canada – CBC/SRC

Area: 9 984 670 km²; Population: 41.2 million; ITU code: CAN; callsign prefix: CB, CF~CK, CY~CZ, VA~VG, VO, VX~VY, XJ~XO; RBDS PI: B2~B7, C... /A1
Radio stations in Mexico
/ Emisoras de radio en México
Mexico City radio stations • Guadalajara radio stations • Monterrey radio stations • Tijuana radio stations more ...
Radio broadcasting in Mexico began in 1921 (TND Monterrey), FM radio was introduced in 1952. Instituto Mexicano de la Radio (IMER

Area: 1 964 375 km²; Population: 130 million; ITU code: MEX; callsign prefix: 4A~4C, 6D~6J, XA~XI; RDS PI: F... /A4
Radio stations in Bermuda
Radio broadcasting in Bermuda began in 1930 (TJW Hamilton). Bermuda Broadcasting Company 

Area: 53 km²; Population: 64 thou.; ITU code: BER; callsign prefix: VP9, VSB, ZB~ZJ; RDS PI: C... /A2
Radio stations in St. Pierre and Miquelon
/ Stations de radio à St.-Pierre et Miquelon
Radio broadcasting in St. Pierre and Miquelon began in 1930 (FZY Radio Club). Saint-Pierre et Miquelon la 1ère 

Area: 242 km²; Population: 5 thou.; ITU code: SPM; callsign prefix: FP, TO5M; RDS PI/DAB SId: F... /A6
Radio stations in Greenland
/ Kalaallit Nunaat Radio
Radio broadcasting in Greenland began in 1942 (OXI Grønlands Radio, Godthåb). The Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation – KNR 

Area: 2 166 086 km²; Population: 57 thou.; ITU code: GRL; callsign prefix: OX; RDS PI/DAB SId: F... /A1
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