Radio SAW ist der erste private Hörfunksender Sachsen-Anhalts. Die Abkürzung SAW steht für Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle, den ursprünglich geplanten Namen für das Programm. Der Sendestart war am 8. September 1992 in einer alten Tapetenfabrik in Magdeburg.
radio SAW provides news, service, and music throughout the day. The station features various streams, including a 90s stream and a Schlagerparty stream. They also organize events, contests, and ticket giveaways for concerts and shows, and offer traffic and weather updates. radio SAW is also involved in community initiatives and presents itself as a partner for events in the SAW region.