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]

WVRU-FM
CityRadford, Virginia
Broadcast areaRadford, Virginia
Frequency89.9 MHz
BrandingPublic Radio WVRU
SloganThe Difference on Your Dial
Programming
FormatPublic Radio
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
BBC World Service
Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerRadford University
History
First air date
1978
Call sign meaning
W Virginia Radford University
Technical information
Facility ID54450
ClassA
Power500 Watts
HAAT5 Meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°08′26.0″N 80°33′11.0″W
Links
WebcastWVRU-FM Webstream
WebsiteWVRU 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
  1. "WVRU Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WVRU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "WVRU Program Guide". Radford University.


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