U.S. Statistics on Foreign Policy Landscape
California boasts the highest number of FM radio stations in the U.S., with a total of 1,496 licensed stations. This is more than any other state, according to a comprehensive dataset that includes commercial and noncommercial stations, translators, and Low-Power FM (LPFM) stations from all U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam.
The dataset also reveals that 5,945 U.S. FM stations use directional antennas, and the most common Effective Radiated Power (ERP) wattage is 250 watts, with 3,671 such stations.
Delaware, on the other hand, has the fewest FM stations, with just 41.
In terms of format, 3,124 FM stations run Religious Teaching programming, making it the most popular format in the U.S. Interestingly, 7 FM stations in the country broadcast a Bluegrass format, as per the WTFDA database.
The most common commercial FM frequency in the U.S. is 107.9, with 276 stations. Conversely, the least common commercial FM frequency is 99.7, with 158 stations.
The community of license of 106.5 W293CZ(FM) Elmira Heights - Horseheads, N.Y., has the most characters (27) of any active U.S. FM station.
When it comes to ownership, iHeartMedia owns 739 FM stations, the second-most of any operator. Educational Media Foundation, on the other hand, holds the most licenses, with 912 stations.
The search results do not contain specific information about the breakdown of FM radio stations by format, location, or other characteristics from Nick's Signal Spot feature on the RadioLand app. However, Nick's Signal Spot is a tool or column that typically provides detailed analyses and statistics about FM radio stations, including their formats, geographical distribution, and other attributes like ownership or power class.
For the exact data from Nick's Signal Spot on RadioLand, it is recommended to consult the app directly or check RadioLand's official releases or website.
A heatmap shows where the most HD Radio stations are concentrated, with the most concentration in certain areas. You can access the heatmap here.
Finally, 28 FM stations in the U.S. have three-letter base callsigns.
A table of 18 FM stations in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) where their transmitter ERP is greater than 100,000 watts is provided, but that information is not included in this overview.
- The dataset shows that a majority of FM stations in the U.S. use directional antennas, with an ERP of 250 watts being the most common.
- In contrast to California, Delaware has the fewest FM stations, with just 41.
- Over 3,000 FM stations in the U.S. run Religious Teaching programming, making it the most popular format.
- Interestingly, only 7 FM stations in the country broadcast a Bluegrass format, according to the WTFDA database.
