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WOES

Coordinates: 43°02′46″N 84°23′13″W / 43.046°N 84.387°W / 43.046; -84.387
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WOES
Broadcast area[1]
Frequency91.3 MHz
BrandingThe Polka Palace
Programming
FormatPolka music; high school station
Ownership
OwnerOvid-Elsie Area Schools
History
First air date
April 4, 1978
Call sign meaning
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Technical information
ClassA
Power550 watts
Links
Websitehttps://www.ovidelsie.org/woes

WOES (91.3 MHz) is a non-commercial educational high school radio station that broadcasts from Ovid-Elsie High School. It is known as "The Polka Palace."

WOES began broadcasting radio in the Ovid-Elsie area on April 4, 1978, with 10 watts of power which increased to 553 watts in November 1981 - the current operating power. In September 1997, it began broadcasting 24 hours/7 days/365 days per year. Internet radio broadcasting began on May 1, 2002.

The first phone interview was aired as part of the popular Sundown With Sarah program on October 21, 2015. Host Sarah Sopocy interviewed Mrs. Leota Kajdas about the Elsie Food Bank.

WOES is the highest-powered high school radio station in Michigan. It offers a variety of programming including music, news, and sports. Hosts include student and community DJ's.

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43°02′46″N 84°23′13″W / 43.046°N 84.387°W / 43.046; -84.387