Hits Radio (Tyne & Wear)
Station info
| Station name | Hits Radio |
| Broadcasting form | Analogue commercial radio |
| Broadcasting area | Tyne & Wear (AL083) |
| Format | CHR |
| Tagline | The Biggest Hits - The Biggest Throwbacks |
| Language | English |
| Group | Bauer |
| Regulation authority |
Ofcom |
| Radio-ID | 8260100083 |
Licence holders
| Licence holder | Station identification | Licence period |
|---|---|---|
| Bauer Radio Limited | Hits Radio | 1974-07-15 – 2027-07-14 |
Coverage area
Frequencies
| Site name | Freq. | Power | Pol. | Site. | Ant. | RDS PI | GE84 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhope | 97.1 | 10 000 w | M | 240 m | 183 m | C4B0 | 084041394 | |
| Shilbottle | 102.6 | 125 w | M | 170 m | 30 m | C4B0 | 084041393 | |
| Fenham | 103.0 | 50 w | V | 119 m | 43 m | C4B0 | 089004451 | |
| Newton | 103.2 | 120 w | M | 165 m | 29 m | C4B0 | 095002995 |
Full transmitter data and signal coverage per frequency: see the individual frequency page.
History
Metro Radio becomes Hits Radio North East
Metro Radio begins broadcasting on 97.0 in Tyne and Wear
Change of frequency
Moved from 97,0 MHz to 97,1 MHz
