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| LR3 Radio Mitre | |
|---|---|
| Name | LR3 Radio Mitre |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
| Frequency | 790 AM |
| Owner | Grupo Clarín |
| Airdate | 1925 |
| Format | News/Talk |
LR3 Radio Mitre is an Argentine AM radio station broadcasting on 790 kHz from Buenos Aires, known for news, talk and sports coverage. The station has played a central role in Argentine broadcasting alongside entities such as Clarín (Argentina), Telefe, Télam, La Nación, and Perfil (media group), influencing public discourse during periods including the Infamous Decade, the Peronist era, the Dirty War, and the Argentine economic crisis (1999–2002). Its studios and transmitters have been associated with landmark events involving figures like Juan Perón, Raúl Alfonsín, Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and institutions such as the Argentine Congress, Supreme Court of Argentina, and Buenos Aires City Legislature.
Founded in 1925, the station emerged amid the early growth of Argentine broadcasting alongside pioneers like LR2 Radio Argentina and Radio Belgrano. During the 1930s and 1940s it competed with networks including Radio Mitre (network) successors and cultural outlets such as Teatro Colón, hosting programming that intersected with personalities like Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzolla, Jorge Luis Borges, and institutions like the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires. Under shifting ownership through the mid-20th century it navigated regulation from bodies exemplified by the National Communications Commission (Argentina) and policies during administrations of Hipólito Yrigoyen and Pedro Eugenio Aramburu. The station's editorial stance and broadcast activities became prominent during the June 20, 1973 rallies, the Falklands War, and the democratic transition of 1983, covering speeches by Isabel Perón and Leopoldo Galtieri as well as the trials of Jorge Rafael Videla and Emilio Massera. In the 1990s and 2000s consolidation brought connections to conglomerates like Grupo Clarín and collaborations with outlets such as Canal 13 (Argentina) and Radio Continental, reshaping programming during the administrations of Carlos Menem, Fernando de la Rúa, and Mauricio Macri.
The station's schedule features news bulletins, political analysis, sports commentary, cultural segments and investigative reports, paralleling formats used by BBC Radio 4, NPR, Cadena SER, and Radio France Internationale. Regular segments have included interviews with politicians such as Alberto Fernández and Diego Maradona-era sports retrospectives involving Boca Juniors and River Plate. Cultural programs have hosted writers like Julio Cortázar and musicians such as Mercedes Sosa, often coordinating coverage with festivals like the Cosquín Festival and institutions including the Teatro Colón and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Newsrooms produce live reports from locations including the Plaza de Mayo, Cementerio de la Recoleta, and the Obelisco de Buenos Aires, and collaborate with agencies such as Reuters and Associated Press for international segments.
Prominent broadcasters and journalists associated with the station have included figures comparable in stature to Marcelo Longobardi, Lanata, Jorge, Mirtha Legrand-style broadcasters, and sports commentators akin to Víctor Hugo Morales and Hugo Gatti. Cultural and news contributors have ranged from novelists like Adolfo Bioy Casares to economists resembling Martín Lousteau and Domingo Cavallo, as well as legal analysts comparable to Alejandro Fantino and commentators like Jorge Bergoglio-era religious voices. The roster has reflected collaborations with media personalities from Canal 9 (Argentina), El Trece, and international correspondents from outlets such as CNN International and BBC News.
The station operates on 790 kHz AM with transmitter facilities comparable to those used by major broadcasters in Buenos Aires Province and antenna systems analogous to installations near San Justo, Buenos Aires Province and Campana, Buenos Aires Province. Studio infrastructure aligns with standards used by networks like Radio Mitre (network) and technical partners such as Telefónica, employing equipment from manufacturers similar to Rohde & Schwarz and Tieline for routing, and codec systems comparable to AES67 implementations for digital links. Power ratings and directional patterns adhere to regulations administered by agencies akin to the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones.
Audience measurement has been tracked by firms analogous to Ibope and Kantar Media, with the station competing in key demographics alongside Radio Continental, La Red (Argentina), and Rivadavia (AM) for market share in the Gran Buenos Aires metro area. Ratings spikes correlate with elections involving candidates like Mauricio Macri and Sergio Massa and major sporting events featuring Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, while audience research shows engagement among listeners in neighborhoods such as Palermo, Buenos Aires, San Telmo, and Belgrano.
Ownership has involved media groups comparable to Grupo Clarín and corporate executives resembling leaders from Artear and Cablevisión. Board members and managers have included executives with profiles similar to heads of Clarín S.A. and directors with ties to institutions like the Confederación General del Trabajo and business chambers such as the Cámara Argentina de Comercio. Strategic alliances and regulatory interactions reflect relationships seen between conglomerates including Grupo Octubre and broadcasters like Telecom Argentina.
The station has influenced public debate and cultural life, partnering with cultural institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, philanthropic organizations like Cruz Roja Argentina, and festivals including the Buenos Aires International Book Fair. Coverage has shaped civic engagement around events like the 2001 Argentine riots and advocacy movements connected to groups such as Madres de Plaza de Mayo and Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, while promoting music and literature tied to artists like Fito Páez and Soda Stereo. Its outreach initiatives have included charity drives coordinated with entities similar to Fundación Garraham and public information campaigns during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina.
Category:Radio stations in Buenos Aires