WGVE-FM

WGVE-FM is an FM high school radio station broadcasting on 88.7 MHz in Gary, Indiana. It is owned and operated by Gary Community School Corporation. The station airs local news, music, and limited NPR programming, as well as high school and college sporting events.

WGVE-FM
CityGary, Indiana
Broadcast areaNorthwest Indiana
Frequency88.7 MHz
First air dateJanuary 1954[1]
FormatPublic radio
ERP2,100 watts
HAAT28 meters (92 ft)
ClassA
Call sign meaning"W Gary's Voice of Education"
Former frequencies88.1 MHz
AffiliationsNational Public Radio (limited)
OwnerGary Community School Corporation
WebsiteOfficial website

History

WGVE-FM signed on in January 1954, and originally broadcast at 88.1 MHz.[1][2] In 1963, its frequency was changed to 88.7 MHz.[2] Originally located at Lew Wallace High School, it moved to its current location in the Gary Area Career Center in 1969.[2]

References

  1. 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-70. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  2. History Cards for WGVE-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2020.


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