Gen 98.7 FM

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PM2FGU
Broadcast area Jabodetabek (Greater Jakarta), Karawang, Serang, parts of Lebak, Purwakarta, and West Bandung Regency
Frequency 98.8 MHz (1988-2004)
98.7 MHz (2004-present
RDS GEN987FM or Gen FM (Automatic tune to switched by radio frequency and go to 98.7 FM the RDS is called GEN987FM or Gen FM)
BrandingGen 98.7 FM
Programming
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
OwnerUniversitas Islam Attahiriyah (1989-2007)
Mahaka Radio Integra (MARI) (2007-present)
Most Radio, Kis FM, Jak FM, Mustang FM, Hot FM
History
First air date
1989-2007 (as Attahiriyah FMuslim), 2007 (as Gen FM)
Technical information
Class A
Links
Website gen987fm.com

PM2FGU, on-air name Gen FM or Gen 98.7 FM, is a contemporary hit radio in Jakarta. Gen FM plays around 80% Western Top 40 music and 20% Indonesian Top 40 music. [1]

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History

The 98.7 FM frequency in Jakarta used to be an Islamic radio station called Er Radio or FMuslim. This channel was popular for Quran recital via phone call. In 2000, this frequency becomes vacant. In the same year, Mahaka Radio Integra (MARI) acquired this station after rebranding of Radio One Jakarta into 101 Jak FM.

The format pushed International Top 40 song, creating rivalry to 88.0 Mustang FM, all 80% International song radio, and peaking the radio station ranking. New programming and professional DJ recruiting, especially DJs from 2000's, paved Gen FM's way into number 1 radio in Jakarta. [2]

List of slogan

As Attahiriyah FMuslim


As Gen FM

Network

Gen FM has a network in Surabaya, called Gen 103.1 FM Surabaya (PM6FKC). No relayed programs from Gen FM Jakarta in Gen FM Surabaya. [3]

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