It was founded in 1972 and operated by Czechoslovak Radio until the end of 1991.

[3] The programme structure is dominated by programmes featuring older and contemporary classical music (around 40% of the airtime on weekdays).

Jazz and alternative music (Jazzový podvečer, Jazzové dopoledne, Mozaika), literary programmes (readings, radio plays) and cultural journalism (Mozaika, Akcent) are also significantly represented - all with around 15% of the airtime.

The Vltava station launched on 4 September 1972 and was a continuation of the Czechoslovak Radio Third programme for the demanding cultural audience, which had been in operation since 1964, on the VHF band.

[2] Digital broadcasting is mediated by terrestrial television standard DVB-T2, radio DAB+ and satellite broadcasting via Astra 3A satellite (position 23.5° East) in DVB-S2.