Another radio channel!
April 19th, 2006 | Published in Living | 64 Comments
I was pleasantly surprised when I tuned in yesterday to find one more radio channel. So finally, Bangalore gets one more radio channel, Radio Mirchi at 93.3 MHz.
IMHO, there are too few radio channels on air. Which is strange because it’s such an economical means of communication with a high penetration.
This report analysing the trend of radio in India says, “It is ironical that while India has the second highest penetration of C&S homes in the world, radio has suffered from shunted growth. This can be attributed to misdirected policies by government, which did not give enough prominence to radio as a rich medium for entertainment and also for community development. Recently though, government has liberalized radio broadcast and this has resulted in most media houses diversifying to offer radio services. ”
I am hoping that we will see more niche and specialised stations coming up. There has to be more variety than FM Rainbow or Radio City (and now Radio Mirchi). And it’s quite a pity that Worldspace doesn’t have mobile units. They play some of the best music.
Though that might not go down well with a majority of the population which listens to film songs on radio apparently.
Some statistics from Madison Media Research (also from above link):
- Radio has a reach of 56% and there is a distinct skew towards males.
- Radio Mirchi is the most popular station and is tuned by people in SEC A and B.
- People listen to FM at home (70%), while driving (32%), at public places (9%) and at the office (7%).
- Almost 51% of the people listen to FM for an average time of one hour and another 39% listen to FM for a longer period of 1–3 hours.
- Sunday listenership is dramatically low with only 10% of the people tuning in to FM vs. weekdays where the number of tune-ins is as high as 94%.
- Majority of the people listen to Hindi film songs (63%), followed by Hindi pop (40%), remixes (37%) and English pop (33%).
April 19th, 2006 at 4:09 pm (#)
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Maybe, its useful for u.
Regards,
Sreekala
April 19th, 2006 at 7:01 pm (#)
hello anitha …i have been an avid and silent reader of ur blog from over an year .… actually …the first blog i have read is urs … some of ur posts are exemplery. may be i am jealous of ur writing skills … i also started blogging very recently … lehkin … main tho bachha hun .. aapke saamne .. anywayz the way u group the words is simply superb!!!
and some of ur nature pics are my wall hangings now …
@post: r u appointed to research abt radio in ur organisation??? … i wonder how u collected all those facts .….good work.
thanks and regards,
naresh chityala
April 19th, 2006 at 7:08 pm (#)
sorry .. i typed my url wrong in my previous post!!!
is this called spamming???? … am sorry
thank u
April 20th, 2006 at 11:47 am (#)
intresting thoughts, like the blog site.
April 20th, 2006 at 2:37 pm (#)
Am another “silent” worshipper of your blog anita. (though I think i commented once before)
You must have a look at Gurcharan Das’ article on radio and how it is governed by crappy policies.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1483082.cms
but soooo happy that bangalore has another radio channel! i remember that when i first moved to bangalore in Jan 2002 they used to play some amazing rock numbers from 11pm-7am.…i would get up early in the morning…go for a run listening to some super music! Hope that the hindi-kannada censorship is not applicable anymore!
April 21st, 2006 at 5:17 pm (#)
hey gal, in Singapore its even worse! one only indian Channel and one Indian radio station ‚babe…i rarely tune in in fact!
April 22nd, 2006 at 10:00 am (#)
i checked out radio mirchi and it has mostly kannada programming it seems. the ads are in kannada and the rj’s speak in kannad.i think i’ll stick to radio city for now.
May 30th, 2006 at 5:33 pm (#)
Just browsed through this link while surfing.Whats ur take on Rainbow 10 to 11 pm Western.Just taking a snap poll..Dipstick, something like that.Nice to see a dedicated expressive community of radio listeners.
Cheers
Jay
June 28th, 2006 at 2:31 pm (#)
plz send me Radio Mirchi FM 98.3 Delhi’s URL.
so that i can listen it on my pc
July 2nd, 2006 at 5:03 pm (#)
your programs are fine please spend kannada songs and devotionals more, today i feel that there is a defect in your audio signal that the left side audio is fine and the right side is weak and some noise please set it right. i checked with different systems and stations the same problem.
thanking you,
your’s
“SAKKAT HOT MAGA”,
Mahadeva.M
July 10th, 2006 at 12:45 pm (#)
Check out another FM station at 94.3. Do not know what the name is. Just heard all Bryan Adams songs playing.
July 12th, 2006 at 11:49 am (#)
Hello,
I m Atul from Pune, i want to play radio from my pc , i m totally unaware of this concept. Will any one you tell me how to do this all?
I got this page url in google search, when i was searching for radio on pc !!!
Hope so you will help in this. Waiting for reply.
Thank you.
July 12th, 2006 at 11:50 am (#)
I forget to give my id :
atulamigo@gmail.com , bhosale.atul@yahoo.com
Thank you
July 18th, 2006 at 11:41 am (#)
The new Fm 94.3 is called Radio One. http://meanjaan.blogspot.com/2006/07/radio-one-fm-943.html That’s the site you can check.
July 18th, 2006 at 2:27 pm (#)
hi
plz send me the URL of radio mirchi 98.3 fm, radio city and red fm (93.5 fm and 91 fm) if any1 of u hav. so that i can listen it on my pc.
thank u
manish
manishonline83@yahoo.co.in
July 18th, 2006 at 9:51 pm (#)
Hey,
Does anyone know what channel 94.3FM in Bangalore is?
It is cool. Plays non stop music without any ads or any anchor. Reception is pretty good.
I think they are in the testing phase. Their music sometimes seems to skip at the beginning of each song. Sometimes the channel goes off air for a few seconds to a minute .…. But, I still believe this is going to be one helluva good channel.
July 20th, 2006 at 6:06 pm (#)
can any one tellme how to listen radimirchi and red fm on pc
ashish
July 24th, 2006 at 5:58 pm (#)
beware radio mirchi one more channel ” Bangalore One” entered the media market. understand the local feeling and act accordingly. otherwise you will be junked.
viswanath R
July 24th, 2006 at 6:31 pm (#)
Please send me the URl of Radio Mirchi of Ahmedabad, Mumbai & Delhi and how to use that also.
98.3, 91 FM
Sanjay
August 8th, 2006 at 1:13 pm (#)
can any one tellme how to listen radimirchi and red fm on pc
Please send me the URl of Radio Mirchi of Ahmedabad, Mumbai & Delhi and how to use that also.
98.3, 91 FM
August 9th, 2006 at 11:57 am (#)
Please tell Me How Can I Access Radio Mirchi
On My Radio Set. In Nagpur City
My Radio Set Is Like An Antique item
Any Changes Which Need Please say.
I Live In Eastern Part Of Nagpur City.. Ranging 10 KM From The Railway Station.
Did This Distance Is Not Enough To recieve Radio Mirchi
Then What Should I Do.
August 9th, 2006 at 4:03 pm (#)
Mirchi or chillies brings ters to Kannadigas ears.Out of 24 hours of broadcast at least 12 hours should be reserved for Kannada songs.
0–00 t0 2–00
4–00 to 6–00
8–00 to 10–00 am
12–00 to 2–00 pm
4–00 to 6–00 pm
8–00 to Midnight
Only then Radio Mirchi is honourable.
Please note as long as Kannada is not respected,
Radio mirchi has no Chillies and it is not hot maaga it is hate maga!
August 9th, 2006 at 4:10 pm (#)
Is it hot maga or Kannada hate magaa? we can’t understand the intention of the radio station.speaking Kannada is crocodile tears without braodcasting Kannda songs.Perhaps the standard of mixie hindi songs are sometimes unbearable.
Sir,if Radio Mirchi is for Bangalore listeners first broadcast not only Kannda announcements but also Kannada songs at least 60% of your programmes.
otherwise the downfall of mirchi is certain!
August 9th, 2006 at 4:11 pm (#)
Start Kannada songs throught the day to get popularity.
August 9th, 2006 at 9:21 pm (#)
hi this prvn,
i need url’s of the following radio stations which work in chennai:
radio mirchi
suriyan fm
radio city and etc.;
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz send me the url plzzzzzzzzz
August 24th, 2006 at 3:54 pm (#)
hi
plz send me the URL of radio mirchi 98.3 fm, radio city 93.5 fm if u hav them. so that i can listen it on my pc.
August 24th, 2006 at 3:56 pm (#)
ooohh srry i forgot to paste my IDS:
yesvamshi@yahoo.co.in, jondees_johnny@yahoo.co.in
August 31st, 2006 at 8:12 pm (#)
Can Anybody please send me the url of Radio Mirchi and FM 91
September 2nd, 2006 at 8:06 pm (#)
Hello:
Hey does anybody have any idea how do one start an own radio channel??? This isnt a joke.. Please let me know, if possible!! My email id is — palsundeep@hotmail.com
Regards,
deep
September 17th, 2006 at 6:09 pm (#)
hi
plz send me the URL of radio mirchi 98.3 fm, red fm 93.5 and 91 fm radio city.Plz, i m getting sick of my pc.
November 4th, 2006 at 11:33 am (#)
HI,
Vinay Here i love listening music but due to my job its not possible for me to carry a transister but i have internet access round the clock.So i would kindly reuest you to help me with URL’s of following channels In bangalore:
FM 91.1
FM 98.3
FM 101 & i mean i want channels which plays hindi songs preferrablly
November 12th, 2006 at 8:40 pm (#)
Pl.send me link to play radio mirchi ahmedaad on my pc. thanks.
November 12th, 2006 at 11:55 pm (#)
pls send me a link to play radio city and radio mirchi on my pc.. in manipal ‚karnatka
November 15th, 2006 at 1:10 am (#)
Awesome blog Anita
November 15th, 2006 at 1:12 am (#)
Now that u have written about Mirchi,do u work for Radio Mirchi?I am interested in RJing and I am a crazy fan of R J Rachna.She hosts Chill Madi every evening,can you please pass me her contact number Anita
December 17th, 2006 at 10:01 am (#)
Hi There
Can u do me a favor and feed Mirchi /city online? I will send you software and instructions? I am dyinf to listen to them here in USA, there is such a huge market here, I dont know why they do not tie up with XM or SIRIUS sattelite radios.
Ashish
December 23rd, 2006 at 5:46 am (#)
Hey guys,
How do I get in touch with radio presenters on radio mirchi? Or other radio stations?
If anybody wants the new version of “Angel Eyes” (desi method remix) featuring RAGHAV and Mali just email me at sundeepjohal5@hotmail.com
December 29th, 2006 at 2:02 pm (#)
FM Radio stations need to respect local sentiments and start playing Kannada songs most of the time. Only jockeying in Kannada is not enough.
January 23rd, 2007 at 2:19 am (#)
hey, can someone plz plz send me the URL for the FM in bangalore.…am longing for it yaar plz and also tired of searching…plz mail me…
my mail id sneha0303@gmail.com.…
March 6th, 2007 at 3:16 pm (#)
Iam a bangalorean married & settled in Coonoor, Nilgiris recently. I miss bangalore radiocity very badly.
can someone plz plz send me the URL for the FM 91 in bangalore & Radio Mirchi.. especially the radio city 91 fm so that i can hear on my pc. Iam longing to hear very badly…iam tired of searching over the web…plz mail me at lakshmi.hv@gmail.com…
March 18th, 2007 at 11:59 am (#)
Try this link to listen RADIO CITY DELHI LIVE
http://210.7.68.196:8000/
March 20th, 2007 at 2:16 am (#)
http://www.eBhojan.com
April 19th, 2007 at 10:40 am (#)
For Hyderabad FM radio here is the URL: http://www.voicevibes.net
May 8th, 2007 at 3:37 pm (#)
Hi,
Like most of the things available but not able to find the answer to my question how to play fm radio online using pc if you know pls help me out
thanks,
jyothi
May 15th, 2007 at 7:17 pm (#)
hi,
http://isaitamil.net/radio/player.htm this is the link to listen suryan fm chennai.….…
May 17th, 2007 at 4:33 am (#)
hi..
plz send the url for listening telugu radio
May 18th, 2007 at 4:52 am (#)
Can someone please send me the online link for RadioCity Bangalore.…
May 30th, 2007 at 12:37 pm (#)
HI,( Seven Wonders of the World-Taj Mahal)
Every body who born on this land has to take initiative, and also at the same time to explain the others to why we need to vote.
I think you (Media) can do large impact than any other thing.
So please take the first step and give big adds in papers and advertisements.
With in fraction of seconds taj has to reach the number one position in the wonders list.
It will also increase the our nation Revenue (Tourism)
Say proud to be an India (Mera Bharath Mahan)
July 23rd, 2007 at 3:22 pm (#)
nagpur is having very good potential , as no fm radio is operating .
If efforts are initiated sonn then the business coverage can be easily aquired by the one coming first
lets us see , who comes first in nagpur
August 16th, 2007 at 12:15 am (#)
Please can anyone give me the links for
92.7 Big FM
94.3 My FM
98.3 Radio Mirchi (all from INDORE)
so that i can listen to them from PC?
September 4th, 2007 at 6:11 am (#)
why r u people asking the same question knowing the fact that no one knows this..
September 9th, 2007 at 2:18 pm (#)
i dont get connected to fm mirchi on my pc
September 11th, 2007 at 12:26 am (#)
plz i wanna be rj just let me 9 how can i plz help me in the matter will be glad
October 11th, 2007 at 4:07 pm (#)
please send me link of FM channels in bangalore online..
send me at ravikumar.ml@hotmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:08 pm (#)
please send me all URL’S of radio stations in bangalore.I live in london ‚i want to listen while i am free.
Thanks
December 28th, 2007 at 8:31 pm (#)
heyy guys , could anyone please mail me the url of radio city, radio mirchi, big fm .….….…..
please , i have my vacation ‚am bored to death . so please mail them to me ASAP .
thanQ
December 28th, 2007 at 8:33 pm (#)
sorry my maiil Id is prateek_prince4u@yahoo.com
thanq once again .….… blessings on ur blog :)
January 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm (#)
Please send me the URL link to listen to live online radio fm
any hindi which is truly live that i can listen through internet please..
radio city and radio mirchi of bangalore, mumbai, ahmedabad ‚delhi
justmrunal@gmail.com
January 19th, 2008 at 10:51 am (#)
For radio listning on mobile go for mundu radio site n download it… U’ll definately enjoy that.…
January 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm (#)
i need all telugu fm radios URL …
thank you in advance…
my mail id is sysatish1980@indiatimes.com
February 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 am (#)
I have settled in hyderabad & Im missing bangalore very much.Hey any one here can give me an url for bangalore radio mirchi…plzzzzzzzz respond me on “vijayaraj.bijapure@gmail.com” I would be greatful to u.
October 6th, 2008 at 8:41 pm (#)
go to tech2.com and download screamer radio it plays all that you want.
navneet
June 21st, 2009 at 11:07 am (#)
hey, can someone plz plz send me the URL for the FM in bangalore….am longing for it yaar plz and also tired of searching…plz mail me…
sunilhsingh@gmail.com
February 5th, 2010 at 2:15 pm (#)
how can i find the url of suriyan and radio city FM from chennai to play inmy reciva internet radio