WVRU-FM
WVRU-FM is a Public Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Radford, Virginia. WVRU-FM is owned and operated by Radford University.[1]
City | Radford, Virginia |
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Broadcast area | Radford, Virginia |
Branding | "Public Radio WVRU" |
Slogan | "The Difference on Your Dial" |
Frequency | 89.9 MHz |
First air date | 1978 |
Format | Public Radio |
Power | 500 Watts |
HAAT | 5 Meters |
Class | A |
Facility ID | 54450 |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°08′26.0″N 80°33′11.0″W |
Call sign meaning | W Virginia Radford University |
Affiliations | National Public Radio BBC World Service Public Radio International |
Owner | Radford University |
Webcast | WVRU-FM Webstream |
Website | WVRU Online |
History
The station went on the air as WRRC on 1978-10-27. On 1981-06-01, the station changed its call sign to the current WVRU-FM.[2]
Programming
WVRU-FM is a full-service public radio station, airing nationally produced and locally produced music and public affairs programming. WVRU is an affiliate of National Public Radio, airing NPR programs World Cafe, Alt.Latino, Mountain Stage, Conversations From the World Cafe, and All Songs Considered. WVRU is affiliated with Public Radio International, airing Afropop Worldwide, Studio 360, and PRI's The World. In addition, WVRU is affiliated with American Public Media and the BBC World Service. The station also airs many independently created public affairs and music programs.[3]
References
- "WVRU Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WVRU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WVRU Program Guide". Radford University.
External links
- Public Radio WVRU Online
- Query the FCC's FM station database for WVRU
- Radio-Locator information on WVRU
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for WVRU