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{{Infobox Radio station |
{{Infobox Radio station |
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| name = WWHR |
| name = WWHR |
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| image = [[Image:WWHR.jpg]] |
| image = [[Image:WWHR.jpg|200px]] |
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| city = [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] |
| city = [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] |
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| area = ~30-mile radius surrounding [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] |
| area = ~30-mile radius surrounding [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] |
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| branding = ''Revolution 91.7'' |
| branding = ''Revolution 91.7'' |
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| airdate = |
| airdate = 1988 |
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| frequency = 91.7 [[megahertz|mHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]]) |
| frequency = 91.7 [[megahertz|mHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]]) |
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| format = [[Alternative rock|Alternative]] |
| format = [[Alternative rock|Alternative]] |
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| erp = 1,300 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = 114.0 [[meter]]s |
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| class = A |
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| facility_id = 71863 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|37|0|19.00|N| 86|31|23.00|W|region:US_type:city}} |
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| callsign_meaning = use) |
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| owner = [[Western Kentucky University]] |
| owner = [[Western Kentucky University]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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From its inception in 1988 until 2001, WWHR-FM was known as New Rock 92. The general manager was Bart White, an associate professor of broadcasting at the university. In 2001, new broadcasting instructor Marjorie Yambor became the general manager, and New Rock 92 became Revolution 91.7, the name by which is still goes today. Along with the name change came a new tower and a boost in power, from 100 watts to 1,000 watts, expanding the station's broadcast radius from four miles to about thirty miles (a 3,000 watt equivalence). |
From its inception in 1988 until 2001, WWHR-FM was known as New Rock 92. The general manager was Bart White, an associate professor of broadcasting at the university. In 2001, new broadcasting instructor Marjorie Yambor became the general manager, and New Rock 92 became Revolution 91.7, the name by which is still goes today. Along with the name change came a new tower and a boost in power, from 100 watts to 1,000 watts, expanding the station's broadcast radius from four miles to about thirty miles (a 3,000 watt equivalence). |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of college radio stations]] |
*[[List of college radio stations]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{FM station data|WWHR}} |
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*[http://www.revolution.fm WWHR-FM's Website] |
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*[http://www.live365.com/stations/wwhrlow/ Listen to WWHR-FM Online] |
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*[http://www.fulleffectmagazine.com/node/322 Revolution 91.7's Top 30 Songs for 2006] |
*[http://www.fulleffectmagazine.com/node/322 Revolution 91.7's Top 30 Songs for 2006] |
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Broadcast area | ~30-mile radius surrounding Bowling Green, Kentucky |
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Frequency | 91.7 mHz (FM) |
Branding | Revolution 91.7 |
Programming | |
Format | Alternative |
Ownership | |
Owner | Western Kentucky University |
History | |
First air date | 1988 |
Call sign meaning | use) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 71863 |
ERP | 1,300 watts |
HAAT | 114.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°0′19.00″N 86°31′23.00″W / 37.0052778°N 86.5230556°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Live365 |
Website | Revolution.FM |
WWHR-FM is the student run college radio station of Western Kentucky University. It is currently known as Revolution 91.7, and programs college progressive music.
History
From its inception in 1988 until 2001, WWHR-FM was known as New Rock 92. The general manager was Bart White, an associate professor of broadcasting at the university. In 2001, new broadcasting instructor Marjorie Yambor became the general manager, and New Rock 92 became Revolution 91.7, the name by which is still goes today. Along with the name change came a new tower and a boost in power, from 100 watts to 1,000 watts, expanding the station's broadcast radius from four miles to about thirty miles (a 3,000 watt equivalence).
See also
References
External links
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WWHR in the FCC FM station database
- WWHR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Revolution 91.7's Top 30 Songs for 2006