It was launched on 30 June 1928 and is the first radio broadcast station in Hong Kong.

At present, the station broadcasts on 567 kHz for all of Hong Kong, as well as additional FM frequency in selected regions.

RTHK Radio 3, which is mainly broadcast in English, is positioned as a “news and information and entertainment platform” to tie in with the pace of international metropolises in Hong Kong and provide information for English speakers in Hong Kong to help them understand world and local affairs.

On 1 February 1929, the call sign was changed to ZBW and the frequency was AM 860 kHz.

[3] Radio team organized and broadcast fundraising reality shows for charity since 1960s.