WARU-FM

WARU-FM (101.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Roann, Indiana, United States, broadcasting a Soft Adult Contemporary ("Lite Rock") format. The station is currently owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC and features programming from the MiBash Sports Radio Network and Westwood One. The station simulcasts its programming with WARU (AM) (1600 kHz). Both frequencies are operated through the same facility in Peru, Indiana.[1]

For the AM radio station in Peru, Indiana, United States, see WARU (AM).
WARU-FM
CityRoann, Indiana
Broadcast areaPeru, Indiana
Wabash, Indiana
Frequency101.9 MHz
BrandingThe Official 101.9
SloganNorth-Central Indiana's home for Lite Rock favorites!
Programming
FormatSoft AC
AffiliationsMiBash Sports Radio Network, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerDream Weaver Marketing, LLC.
WARU
History
First air date
1965 (98.3 MHz)
2001 (101.9 MHz)
Former call signs
WARU (1965-1998,2001-present)
WBFK (1998-1999)
WMYK (1999-2001)
Technical information
Facility ID78254
ClassA
ERP3,600 watts
HAAT129 meters (423 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°48′30.00″N 85°56′7.00″W

History

The station first went on the air in 1965, under its current call sign WARU, on the frequency 98.3 MHz, until its acquisition by MidAmerica Radio Group. On July 17, 1998, the station went on the air as WBFK. On July 13, 1999, the station changed its call sign to WMYK. On August 12, 2001, the station reverted to WARU on the current frequency 101.9 MHz.[2] Since 2001, the station has undergone several changes to its format, such as Classic Rock, All 80's Adult Contemporary, Country, and Adult Hits. As of January 3, 2015, the station's current programming consists of Lite Rock Adult Contemporary under the branding 'Sparkle 101.9'.

References
  1. "WARU-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WARU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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