WRKF
Appearance
Broadcast area | Baton Rouge area |
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Frequency | 89.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | WRKF 89.3 |
Programming | |
Format | Public radio HD2: Public radio |
Affiliations | National Public Radio, Public Radio International |
Ownership | |
Owner | Public Radio Inc. |
History | |
First air date | January 18, 1980 |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 53834 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 28,000 watts |
HAAT | 285 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°22′22.00″N 91°12′16.00″W / 30.3727778°N 91.2044444°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | wrkf.org |
WRKF (89.3 FM) is a U.S. public radio station offering a 24-hour mix of local and national news, information and entertainment programming. WRKF, Baton Rouge's sole NPR affiliate, is owned and operated by Public Radio, Inc. and broadcasts at 28,000 watts.
History
WRKF was launched on January 18, 1980. Initial programming was typical for a community-based public radio station of that time. It included classical, jazz, folk, big-band standards, and NPR news. Studios were in a temporary building at the transmitter site on Frenchtown Road. In 1986, the station moved to its current location on Valley Creek Drive in the city. Current President/General Manager is Paul Maassen.
External links
- WRKF official website
- WRKF in the FCC FM station database
- WRKF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database