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WPFW

Coordinates: 38°56′10″N 77°05′31″W / 38.936°N 77.092°W / 38.936; -77.092
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WPFW
Broadcast areaWashington, D.C.
Frequency89.3 MHz
Programming
FormatJazz, public affairs
Ownership
OwnerPacifica Foundation, Inc.
History
First air date
February 28, 1977
Call sign meaning
Pacifica Foundation Washington
Technical information
Facility ID51255
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT125 meters
Links
Webcast[1]
Websitewww.wpfwfm.org

WPFW, an FM station at 89.3 MHz, is the Washington, DC station owned by Pacifica Radio. The station first went on the air in 1977. Aside from syndicated Pacifica programs such as Democracy Now!, much of its programming is locally produced and dedicated to jazz, blues, classic soul music and international or world music.

As a public station, WPFW is commercial-free and listener-sponsored.

References

38°56′10″N 77°05′31″W / 38.936°N 77.092°W / 38.936; -77.092