WICR

WICR (88.7), Indianapolis, Indiana, is an 8,000–watt, Class B public radio station at the University of Indianapolis that broadcasts to listeners in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

WICR
Broadcast areaIndianapolis, Indiana
Frequency88.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingThe Diamond
SloganA Different Kind of Public Radio
Programming
FormatJazz and classical
AffiliationsClassical Music Indy
American Public Media
Public Radio Exchange
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Indianapolis
History
First air date
1962
Call sign meaning
W Indiana Central Radio
Technical information
Facility ID69115
ClassB
ERP8,000 watts
HAAT279 m
Links
Websitewicronline.org

WICR began broadcasting in 1962 with ten watts of power. Today, the station offers a wide variety of public radio programming that reaches across central Indiana. In 2004, the station began broadcasting in HD Radio.[1] It also streams its programming from the station website. WICR is a student-operated radio station overseen by full-time faculty/staff of the University of Indianapolis and a student management team. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site and social media. WICR also operates a CHR station, WICR-HD3, known as UIndy Radio.

The station is licensed to the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees.

Signal coverage

The station's main signal extends from northern Monroe County, to parts of Columbus, Muncie and West Lafayette, and in some parts of Marion, Indiana.

Programming

WICR features classical music and jazz programming. The weekday schedule consists of classical music in the morning hours and jazz in the afternoon and evening. University of Indianapolis students are on the air during the jazz programming. Classical music programming on the station is supplied by locally-based non-profit Classical Music Indy and national syndicators. The station also features a variety of locally-produced music, arts, and community programs. WICR broadcasts all University of Indianapolis football and basketball games either on 88.7 fm or on wicronline.org

Events

WICR is involved in a number of events throughout the year. During the fall and spring WICR conducts a listener fund drive to raise money for events. In the spring WICR also hosts a jazz festival on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. During the fall, WICR has a large presence at Indy Jazz Fest, an annual festival held in Indianapolis. WICR also participates in various other jazz festivals and concerts held around the city during the summer.

References
  1. http://www.hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=41 HD Radio Guide for Indianapolis

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