  We present here the results of a 325 MHz radio survey of M31, conducted with
the A-configuration of the Very Large Array. The survey covered an area of 7.6
deg$^2$, and a total of 405 radio sources between $\la$6\arcsec and 170\arcsec
in extent were mapped with a resolution of 6\arcsec and a 1$\sigma$ sensitivity
of $\sim$0.6 \mjyb. For each source, its morphological class, major axis
$\theta_M$, minor axis $\theta_m$, position angle $\theta_{PA}$, peak flux $I$,
integrated flux density $S$, spectral index $\alpha$ and spectral curvature
parameter $\phi$ were calculated. A comparison of the flux and radial
distribution -- both in the plane of the sky and in the plane of M31 -- of
these sources with those of the XMM--LSS and WENSS radio surveys revealed that
a vast majority of sources detected are background radio galaxies. As a result
of this analysis, we expect that only a few sources are intrinsic to M31. These
sources are identified and discussed in an accompanying paper.
