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The following is a list of radio stations in Belgium.
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The following is a list of radio stations in Belgium.
Belgium has three public broadcasters, one for each national language.
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The following is a list of FM radio stations broadcasting in Belgium. There is also DAB+ coverage in many parts of Belgium, with most of the DAB+ stations being available on FM as well.
Public (RTBF)
DAB+
Internet radio
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DAB+
Internet radio
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