WVRU-FM
| File:WVRU-FM 2014.PNG | |
| Broadcast area | Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.9 MHz |
| Branding | "Public Radio WVRU" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio BBC World Service Public Radio International |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radford University |
| History | |
First air date | 1978 |
Call sign meaning | W Virginia Radford University |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 54450 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 500 Watts |
| HAAT | 5 Meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°08′26.0″N 80°33′11.0″W / 37.140556°N 80.553056°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WVRU-FM Webstream |
| Website | WVRU Online |
WVRU-FM is a Public Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Radford, Virginia. WVRU-FM is owned and operated by Radford University.[1]
History
The station went on the air as WRRC on 1978-10-27. On 1981-06-01, the station changed its call sign to the current WVRU-FM.[2]
Programming
WVRU-FM is a full-service public radio station, airing nationally produced and locally produced music and public affairs programming. WVRU is an affiliate of National Public Radio, airing NPR programs World Cafe, Alt.Latino, Mountain Stage, Conversations From the World Cafe, and All Songs Considered. WVRU is affiliated with Public Radio International, airing Afropop Worldwide, Studio 360, and PRI's The World. In addition, WVRU is affiliated with American Public Media and the BBC World Service. The station also airs many independently created public affairs and music programs.[3]
References
- ^ "WVRU Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WVRU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WVRU Program Guide". Radford University.
External links
- Public Radio WVRU Online
- WVRU in the FCC FM station database
- WVRU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
  | This article about a radio station in Virginia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |