WVRU-FM
| Broadcast area | Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.9 MHz |
| Branding | Public Radio WVRU |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio - Jazz - News - Talk |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio BBC World Service Public Radio Exchange |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radford University |
| History | |
First air date | October 27, 1978 (as WRRC) |
Call sign meaning | W Virginia Radford University |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 54450 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 500 watts |
| HAAT | 5 meters (16 ft) |
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| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WVRU Online |
WVRU-FM (89.9 MHz) is a non-commercial public radio station in Radford, Virginia. It is owned and operated by Radford University.[2] The station plays jazz music, adult album alternative and world music. It airs National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Radio Exchange (PRX) news and talk shows afternoons and weekends, and runs the BBC World Service overnight.
History
[edit | edit source]The station signed on the air on October 27, 1978. Its original call sign was WRRC.
On June 1, 1981, the station changed its call letters to the current WVRU-FM.[3]
Programming
[edit | edit source]WVRU-FM is a full-service public radio station, airing nationally and locally produced music and public affairs programming. It is a network affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR), American Public Media (APM) and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX).
WVRU-FM airs NPR programs World Cafe, Alt.Latino, Mountain Stage, Conversations From the World Cafe and All Songs Considered. From PRX, it carries Afropop Worldwide, Studio 360 and PRI's The World. The station also airs some independently created public affairs and music programs.[4]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Public Radio WVRU Online
- Facility details for Facility ID 54450 (WVRU-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WVRU-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
