hr1 is the first radio station of Hessischer Rundfunk, the public broadcaster for the German state of Hesse. Founded in 1948 as a successor to Radio Frankfurt, hr1 is based in Frankfurt am Main. The station primarily plays middle-of-the-road and easy listening music from the 1960s to 1980s, targeting listeners aged 40-60. Until 2004, hr1 was HR's main information channel before shifting to its current music-focused format. The station can be received throughout Hesse and neighboring regions via FM, DAB+, satellite, and online streaming. hr1 aims to provide a mix of familiar music, news, and regional information for its adult audience.