List of radio stations in the Upper East region of Ghana in no particular order
Name | Frequency (MHz) | City or Town |
---|---|---|
A1 Radio [1] | 101.1 | Bolgatanga |
Bawku FM | 101.5 | Bawku |
Source FM | 100.1 | Bawku |
Sunshine FM | 96.5 | Bawku |
Word FM [2] | 88.3 | Zuarungu |
GBC URA Radio | 89.7 | Bolgatanga |
Nabiina Radio | 90.7 | Navrongo |
Radio Bliss | 94.7 | Bawku |
Radio Gurune | 99.3 | Bolgatanga |
Rock FM | 103.7 | Bolgatanga |
Radio Builsa [3] | 106.5 | Sandema |
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