WRUS

WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS began broadcasting on August 28, 1953.[1] The station originally broadcast at 800 kilohertz, but in 1957 its frequency was changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today.[2] WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.[3] WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.[3]

WRUS
CityRussellville, Kentucky
Broadcast areaBowling Green
Hopkinsville
Frequency610 kHz
BrandingWRUS 104.9 610
Programming
FormatFull service
Ownership
OwnerLogan Radio Incorporated
History
First air date
August 28, 1958[1]
Former frequencies
800 kHz (1953-1957)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID73971
ClassD
Power1,800 watts (day)
59 watts (night)
Translator(s)W285GB (104.9 MHz, Russellville)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.wrusradio.com

610 AM is a Regional broadcast frequency.

FM translator

WRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.

Broadcast translators of WRUS
Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseFacility
ID		ERP
(W)		Height
(m (ft))		ClassFCC info
W285GB104.9Russellville, Kentucky201335235195 m (640 ft)DFCC

Programming

The station features morning show host Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958. Midday host is Chris McGinnis. Afternoon host is currently Myla Porter. WRUS airs a full service format with news, classic country, and oldies music throughout the day. WRUS also broadcasts many of the football and basketball games of Russellville High School and Logan County High School.

References
  1. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-98. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.


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