Gylian Radio
| Type | Radio (terrestrial and online) |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | Mişeyáke, Mişeyáke, Gylias |
| Owner | Gylian National Broadcasting Service |
Official website | http://www.gr.gls/ |
| Language | Official and regional languages of Gylias |
Gylian Radio (French: Radio Gylias), abbreviated GR (RG), is the public radio broadcaster of Gylias. It is part of the Gylian National Broadcasting Service.
History
Gylian Radio was founded in 1958, as the radio division of the Gylian National Broadcasting Service.
Between 1958 and 1991, it had a monopoly on radio broadcasting at the federal level.
It expanded with the creation of additional radio stations in the 1960s–1970s, leading to the current total of 4 stations.
It played a role in the growth of the internet in Gylias during the 1990s, and was a pioneer in using the publinet to archive and stream its programming online.
Organisation
It is a public organisation, part of the GNBS. It is organised by workers' self-management, and managed by the Management Board.
It has 20 regional divisions.
Availability
GR is available nationally in Gylias, and internationally through satellite radio and online streaming.
It is also available in parts of Cacerta (Molise) and Knichus (areas of Nchi, Nafayetu, and Nuoverri bordering Gylias).
Identity
GR is known for its eclectic programming and pioneered the concept of spin quotas. It broadcasts from 08:00 to 22:00 daily.
Its main theme songs were composed by Susan Shelley, and have become iconic in Gylian popular culture.
It uses a variety of station identification jingles. Famously, it has musicians who appear on its programmes contribute improvised jingles based on their songs for the occasion.
Channels
GR1
| Broadcast area | Gylias |
|---|---|
| First air date | 1958 |
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| Language(s) | Official and regional languages of Gylias |
| Owner | Gylian Radio |
| Website | http://www.gr.gls/gr1/ |
GR1 (French: RG1) is the principal radio channel of GR. It is the descendant of the first station to begin broadcasting in 1958, and was renamed "GR1" when additional stations were created.
It is a full-format station, offering a wide spectrum of programming but with a greater emphasis on speech — news, current affairs, and factual programming.
GR2
| Broadcast area | Gylias |
|---|---|
| First air date | 1962 |
| Format | |
| Language(s) | Official and regional languages of Gylias |
| Owner | Gylian Radio |
| Website | http://www.gr.gls/gr2/ |
GR2 (French: RG2) is the second radio channel of GR, established in 1962.
It is a music radio station. Programming is focused on popular music, encompassing a wide variety of genres.
It is famous for live sessions, recorded by musicians for its various shows, alongside interviews. The live sessions are a notable outgrowth of the spin quotas system, providing different versions of a track for broadcast variety.
GR3
| Broadcast area | Gylias |
|---|---|
| First air date | 1964 |
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| Language(s) | Official and regional languages of Gylias |
| Owner | Gylian Radio |
| Website | http://www.gr.gls/gr3/ |
GR3 (French: RG3) is the third radio channel of GR, established in 1964.
It is a cultural and educational channel. Programming includes radio theatre, documentaries, discussion programmes, other artistic and educational programmes, and music, focused on traditional and art music.
The creation of GR3 was largely the result of Groovy Gylias, allowing GR2 to specialise in contemporary and youth-oriented programming while GR3 could cover other cultural programming.
GR4
| Broadcast area | Gylias |
|---|---|
| First air date | 1971 |
| Format |
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| Language(s) | Official and regional languages of Gylias |
| Owner | Gylian Radio |
| Website | http://www.gr.gls/gr4/ |
GR4 (French: RG4) is the fourth radio channel of GR, established in 1971.
It is an informational, educational, and discussion channel. Programming includes documentaries, discussion programmes, science, news and current affairs, and other social issues.