WARU-FM
| Broadcast area | Peru, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz |
| Branding | Sparkle 101.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Soft AC |
| Affiliations | MiBash Sports Radio Network, Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC. |
| History | |
First air date | 1965 (98.3 MHz) 2001 (101.9 MHz) |
Former call signs | WARU (1965-1998,2001-present) WBFK (1998-1999) WMYK (1999-2001) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 78254 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,600 watts |
| HAAT | 129 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°48′30.00″N 85°56′7.00″W / 40.8083333°N 85.9352778°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | sparkle1019.com |
WARU-FM (101.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Roann, Indiana, USA broadcasting a Soft Adult Contemporary ("Lite Rock") format. The station is currently owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC and features programming from the MiBash Sports Radio Network and Westwood One. The station simulcasts its programming with WARU (AM) (1600 kHz). Both frequencies are operated through the same facility in Peru, Indiana.[1]
History
The station first went on the air in 1965, under its current call sign WARU, on the frequency 98.3 MHz, until its acquisition by MidAmerica Radio Group. On July 17, 1998, the station went on the air as WBFK. On July 13, 1999, the station changed its call sign to WMYK. On August 12, 2001, the station reverted to WARU on the current frequency 101.9 MHz.[2] Since 2001, the station has undergone several changes to its format, such as Classic Rock, All 80's Adult Contemporary, Country, and Adult Hits. As of January 3, 2015, the station's current programming consists of Lite Rock Adult Contemporary under the branding 'Sparkle 101.9'.
References
- ^ "WARU-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WARU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- WARU in the FCC FM station database
- WARU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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