Radio Proto

================

Radio Proto is a privately owned radio broadcasting station in Cyprus. It was launched on September 3, 1990, in the capital Nicosia, and now has island-wide coverage. The station belongs to the DIAS Group.

History

------------

The radio station, based in Strovolos, went on the air on 3 September 1990. Radio Proto transmits on three FM frequencies: 99.3 (national coverage), 89.4 (for Paphos and Larnaca), and 87.9 (for Limassol and Famagusta).

Early Programming

-------------------

The first successful morning program was presented by Giorgos Gravaris every day from 06:00 to 09:00. Other notable presenters and producers who were with the station from the start include:

* Stella Sourmeli
* Roula Georgiadou
* John Vickers
* Dimitris Kallergis, known for his show "On Sunday the Cage"
* Stavros Sideras
* The late Yianna Loizidou (afternoon presenter)
* Giannis Adilinis
* Lazaros Mavros

Presenters and Producers

---------------------------

The station has a long list of notable presenters and producers, including:

* Giota Damianou
* Andreas Dimitropoulos
* Memnon Sotirelis
* Constantinos Iasonos
* Froso Viol

Technical Information

-----------------------

Radio Proto broadcasts at three different frequencies in Nicosia (99.3), Paphos, Larnaca (89.4), Limassol, and free Famagusta (87.9). The first morning show to be successful was presented by George Gravaris and broadcast daily from 6:00 to 9:00.

References

--------------

* DIAS Group
* Radio Proto's official website