FM Frequency List

In this post we present a comprehensive list of FM frequencies commonly used in various regions and for different purposes.

FM (Frequency Modulation) radio typically operates in the VHF (Very High Frequency) range – 30 MHz to 300 MHz. FM provides high-quality sound for broadcasting music, news, and other audio content.

FM Broadcast Bands by Region

1. North America (USA and Canada)

  • Frequency Range: 88.0 – 108.0 MHz
  • Channel Spacing: 200 kHz
  • Typical Usage:
    • 88.1 – 91.9 MHz: Reserved for non-commercial educational (NCE) stations.
    • 92.1 – 107.9 MHz: Commercial and non-commercial broadcasting.
  • Example Channels:
    • 88.1 MHz: NCE, educational stations.
    • 92.5 MHz: Commercial FM stations.
    • 101.1 MHz: Popular commercial FM stations.

2. Europe and Africa

  • Frequency Range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
  • Channel Spacing: 100 kHz
  • Typical Usage:
    • 87.5 – 108.0 MHz: General FM broadcasting.
  • Example Channels:
    • 88.6 MHz: Local FM stations.
    • 95.8 MHz: Popular music and talk radio stations.
    • 104.2 MHz: National and regional broadcasting.

3. Japan

  • Frequency Range: 76.0 – 95.0 MHz
  • Channel Spacing: 100 kHz
  • Typical Usage:
    • 76.0 – 90.0 MHz: FM broadcasting (expanded to cover TV channel spectrum).
  • Example Channels:
    • 76.1 MHz: Local FM stations.
    • 80.0 MHz: Popular FM broadcasting.
    • 89.1 MHz: Community and regional stations.

4. Russia and Former Soviet Union Countries

  • Frequency Range: 65.9 – 74.0 MHz (OIRT band) and 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (CCIR band)
  • Channel Spacing: 100 kHz (OIRT) and 50 kHz (CCIR)
  • Typical Usage:
    • 65.9 – 74.0 MHz: Older OIRT band FM stations.
    • 87.5 – 108.0 MHz: Modern FM stations in CCIR band.
  • Example Channels:
    • 67.7 MHz: Public and regional stations (OIRT).
    • 91.6 MHz: Modern FM radio stations (CCIR).
    • 101.7 MHz: Popular commercial FM stations (CCIR).

Specialized FM Frequencies

1. Weather Radio (USA)

  • Frequency Range: 162.400 – 162.550 MHz
  • Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
  • Used for broadcasting weather information by NOAA Weather Radio.
  • Example Channels:
    • 162.400 MHz: Weather updates and emergency information.
    • 162.425 MHz: Continuous weather monitoring.
    • 162.550 MHz: Alerts and weather warnings.

2. Public Service and Emergency Broadcasts

  • Frequency Range: Varies by country and service.
  • Typically used for emergency alerts and public service announcements.

FM Frequency List (Detailed)

Here’s a more detailed look at the common FM broadcast frequencies used in different regions:

North America (USA and Canada)

  • 88.1 – 91.9 MHz: Non-Commercial Educational (NCE) Stations
  • 88.1 MHz
  • 88.3 MHz
  • 88.5 MHz
  • 88.7 MHz
  • 88.9 MHz
  • 89.1 MHz
  • 89.3 MHz
  • 89.5 MHz
  • 89.7 MHz
  • 89.9 MHz
  • 90.1 MHz
  • 90.3 MHz
  • 90.5 MHz
  • 90.7 MHz
  • 90.9 MHz
  • 91.1 MHz
  • 91.3 MHz
  • 91.5 MHz
  • 91.7 MHz
  • 91.9 MHz
  • 92.1 – 107.9 MHz: Commercial and Non-Commercial Stations
  • 92.1 MHz
  • 92.3 MHz
  • 92.5 MHz
  • 92.7 MHz
  • 92.9 MHz
  • 93.1 MHz
  • 93.3 MHz
  • 93.5 MHz
  • 93.7 MHz
  • 93.9 MHz
  • 94.1 MHz
  • 94.3 MHz
  • 94.5 MHz
  • 94.7 MHz
  • 94.9 MHz
  • 95.1 MHz
  • 95.3 MHz
  • 95.5 MHz
  • 95.7 MHz
  • 95.9 MHz
  • 96.1 MHz
  • 96.3 MHz
  • 96.5 MHz
  • 96.7 MHz
  • 96.9 MHz
  • 97.1 MHz
  • 97.3 MHz
  • 97.5 MHz
  • 97.7 MHz
  • 97.9 MHz
  • 98.1 MHz
  • 98.3 MHz
  • 98.5 MHz
  • 98.7 MHz
  • 98.9 MHz
  • 99.1 MHz
  • 99.3 MHz
  • 99.5 MHz
  • 99.7 MHz
  • 99.9 MHz
  • 100.1 MHz
  • 100.3 MHz
  • 100.5 MHz
  • 100.7 MHz
  • 100.9 MHz
  • 101.1 MHz
  • 101.3 MHz
  • 101.5 MHz
  • 101.7 MHz
  • 101.9 MHz
  • 102.1 MHz
  • 102.3 MHz
  • 102.5 MHz
  • 102.7 MHz
  • 102.9 MHz
  • 103.1 MHz
  • 103.3 MHz
  • 103.5 MHz
  • 103.7 MHz
  • 103.9 MHz
  • 104.1 MHz
  • 104.3 MHz
  • 104.5 MHz
  • 104.7 MHz
  • 104.9 MHz
  • 105.1 MHz
  • 105.3 MHz
  • 105.5 MHz
  • 105.7 MHz
  • 105.9 MHz
  • 106.1 MHz
  • 106.3 MHz
  • 106.5 MHz
  • 106.7 MHz
  • 106.9 MHz
  • 107.1 MHz
  • 107.3 MHz
  • 107.5 MHz
  • 107.7 MHz
  • 107.9 MHz

Europe and Africa

  • 87.5 – 108.0 MHz: General FM Broadcasting
  • 87.5 MHz
  • 87.6 MHz
  • 87.7 MHz
  • 87.8 MHz
  • 87.9 MHz
  • 88.0 MHz
  • 88.1 MHz
  • 88.2 MHz
  • 88.3 MHz
  • 88.4 MHz
  • 88.5 MHz
  • 88.6 MHz
  • 88.7 MHz
  • 88.8 MHz
  • 88.9 MHz
  • 89.0 MHz
  • 89.1 MHz
  • 89.2 MHz
  • 89.3 MHz
  • 89.4 MHz
  • 89.5 MHz
  • 89.6 MHz
  • 89.7 MHz
  • 89.8 MHz
  • 89.9 MHz
  • 90.0 MHz
  • 90.1 MHz
  • 90.2 MHz
  • 90.3 MHz
  • 90.4 MHz
  • 90.5 MHz
  • 90.6 MHz
  • 90.7 MHz
  • 90.8 MHz
  • 90.9 MHz
  • 91.0 MHz
  • 91.1 MHz
  • 91.2 MHz
  • 91.3 MHz
  • 91.4 MHz
  • 91.5 MHz
  • 91.6 MHz
  • 91.7 MHz
  • 91.8 MHz
  • 91.9 MHz
  • 92.0 MHz
  • 92.1 MHz
  • 92.2 MHz
  • 92.3 MHz
  • 92.4 MHz
  • 92.5 MHz
  • 92.6 MHz

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