WPER (FM)
WPER is a Contemporary Christian formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving Fredericksburg and Richmond. WPER is simulcast over a network of stations and translators across Virginia. WPER is owned and operated by Baker Family Stations.[3]
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| City | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Central Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia |
| Frequency | 90.5 MHz |
| Slogan | Virginia's Home for Encouragement |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Baker Family Stations (Positive Alternative Radio, Inc.) |
| WPIR, WPZR, WMXH-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | May 6, 1983[1] |
Former call signs | WJYJ (1982-2018) WPIR (2018)[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 18852 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 47,000 Watts |
| HAAT | 127.4 meters (418 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°57′56.0″N 77°22′19.0″W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WPER Webstream |
| Website | WPER Online |
Call sign
On February 13, 2018, Baker Family Stations swapped the long-time call sign for their Fredericksburg station, WJYJ, with the call sign for their Hickory, NC station, WPIR. A week later, Baker again swapped the now-WPIR's call sign with that of sister station WPER.
Translators
In addition to its primary signal, WPER is relayed by six FM translators to widen its broadcast area across Virginia.
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W209BY | 89.7 | Woodbridge, Virginia | 155019 | 8 | 113 m (371 ft) | D | FCC |
| W261CN | 100.1 | Williamsburg, Virginia | 18874 | 19 | 99.3 m (326 ft) | D | FCC |
| W292CI | 106.3 | Winchester, Virginia | 18870 | 10 | 432 m (1,417 ft) | D | FCC |
| W292EF | 106.3 | Fredericksburg, Virginia | 142780 | 75 | 100 m (330 ft) | D | FCC |
| W298BR | 107.5 | Harrisonburg, Virginia | 141360 | 10 | 127 m (417 ft) | D | FCC |
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W273BB | 102.5 | Richmond, Virginia | 139558 | 99 | 117 m (384 ft) | D | FCC |
References
- Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-564. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- "WPER Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
External links
- WPER Online
- WPER in the FCC's FM station database
- WPER on Radio-Locator
- WPER in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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