WICR

WICR

Broadcast area	Indianapolis, Indiana [1]
Frequency	88.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	The Diamond
Programming
Format	Jazz and classical
Ownership
Owner	University of Indianapolis
History
First air date	1962
Call sign meaning	W Indiana Central Radio
Technical information
Facility ID	69115
Class	B
ERP	8,000 watts
HAAT	279 m
Links
Website	wicronline.org

WICR (88.7), Indianapolis, Indiana, is an 8,000–watt, Class B public radio station at the University of Indianapolis that broadcasts to listeners in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

WICR began broadcasting in 1962 with ten watts of power. Today, the station offers a wide variety of public radio programming that reaches across central Indiana. In 2004, the station began broadcasting in HD Radio. It also streams its programming from the station website. WICR is a student-operated radio station overseen by full-time faculty/staff of the University of Indianapolis and a student management team. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site and social media. WICR also operates a CHR station, WICR-HD3, known as UIndy Radio.

The station is licensed to the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees.

Signal coverage

The station's main signal extends from northern Monroe County, to parts of Columbus, Muncie and West Lafayette, and in some parts of Marion, Indiana.

Programming

WICR features classical music and jazz programming. The weekday schedule consists of classical music in the morning hours and jazz in the afternoon and evening. University of Indianapolis students are on the air during the jazz programming. Classical music programming on the station is supplied by locally-based non-profit Classical Music Indy and national syndicators. The station also features a variety of locally-produced music, arts, and community programs. WICR broadcasts all University of Indianapolis football and basketball games either on 88.7 fm or on wicronline.org

Events

WICR is involved in a number of events throughout the year. During the fall and spring WICR conducts a listener fund drive to raise money for events. In the spring WICR also hosts a jazz festival on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. During the fall, WICR has a large presence at Indy Jazz Fest, an annual festival held in Indianapolis. WICR also participates in various other jazz festivals and concerts held around the city during the summer.

External links

• WICR official website
• Classical Music Indy web site
• Facility details for Facility ID WICR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database