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WRKF
Broadcast areaBaton Rouge area
Frequency89.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingWRKF 89.3
Programming
FormatPublic radio
HD2: Classical
AffiliationsNational Public Radio, Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerPublic Radio Inc.
History
First air date
January 18, 1980
Technical information
Facility ID53834
ClassC1
ERP28,000 watts
HAAT285 meters
Transmitter coordinates
30°22′22.00″N 91°12′16.00″W / 30.3727778°N 91.2044444°W / 30.3727778; -91.2044444
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewrkf.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.