WESM

WESM
City Princess Anne, Maryland
Broadcast area Ocean City, Maryland, Salisbury, Maryland
Branding WESM 91.3
Frequency 91.3 MHz
First air date 1987
Format Jazz, News/Information, Blues, World, Americana, Gospel
ERP 45,000 watts
HAAT 91 meters
Class B
Transmitter coordinates 38°12′37″N 75°40′56″W / 38.21028°N 75.68222°W / 38.21028; -75.68222
Callsign meaning W Eastern Shore Maryland
Affiliations National Public Radio, Public Radio International, American Public Media
Owner University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Webcast listen now
Website http://www.wesm913.org/

WESM (91.3 FM) is a listener-supported public radio station located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The station broadcasts a variety of formats, including jazz, news and information, blues, world, American folk music, and gospel programming. WESM is also an affiliate of National Public Radio, Public Radio International, American Public Media and other network program providers.

Licensed to Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, the station is currently owned and operated by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. WESM 91.3 FM began broadcasting in March 1987.

Broadcasting at approximately 50,000 watts, WESM's FM signal covers most of the lower Delmarva Peninsula, including the Eastern Shores of Maryland & Virginia, Sussex County, Delaware, and portions of Southern Maryland & Virginia’s Northern Neck.

The station typically holds semi-annual membership drives in the spring and fall to help offset operational costs. These drives usually last less than ten days.

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