WRUS

WRUS
City Russellville, Kentucky
Broadcast area Bowling Green
Hopkinsville
Branding WRUS 94.1 610
Frequency 610 kHz
First air date August 28, 1958[1]
Format Full service
Power 1,800 watts (day)
59 watts (night)
Class D
Facility ID 73971
Former frequencies 800 kHz (1953-1957)[2]
Owner Logan Radio Incorporated
Webcast Listen live
Website www.wrusam.com

WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS began broadcasting on August 28, 1953.[1] The station originally broadcast at 800 kilohertz, but in 1957 its frequency was changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today.[2] WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.[3] WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.[3]

610 AM is a Regional broadcast frequency.

FM Translator

WRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.

Broadcast translators of WRUS
Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseFacility
ID		ERP
W		Height
m (ft)		ClassFCC info
W231DO94.1Russellville, Kentucky201335250195 m (640 ft)DFCC

Programming

The station features morning show host Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958. Midday host is Mack Mallory, who began there April 1, 1983. Afternoon host is currently Myla Porter. WRUS airs a full service format with news, classic country, and oldies music throughout the day. WRUS also broadcasts many of the football and basketball games of Russellville High School and Logan County High School.

References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-98. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. 1 2 History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. 1 2 AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

Coordinates: 36°50′40″N 86°55′21″W / 36.84444°N 86.92250°W / 36.84444; -86.92250


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