WAYO-LP

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WAYO-LP
WAYO-FM logo.png
Broadcast area Rochester
Frequency 104.3 MHz FM
BrandingWAYO
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Freeform
Ownership
OwnerMulti-Use Community Cultural Center
History
First air date
January 4, 2016;7 years ago (2016-01-04)
Call sign meaning
WAYOut
Technical information
Facility ID 192365
Class L1
ERP 39 watts
HAAT 45 meters
Transmitter coordinates
43°9′35.00″N77°34′44.00″W / 43.1597222°N 77.5788889°W / 43.1597222; -77.5788889
Links
Webcast listen live
Website wayofm.org

WAYO-LP (104.3 FM) is a listener-supported community low-power radio station based in Rochester, New York.

Contents

WAYO's studios are located in the Fedder Industrial Park on East Main Street in Rochester and the station broadcasts from a tower on the building's roof formerly used by WJZR during that station's time in the market. [1] [2]

History

After rasing startup costs for the station via Indiegogo and later underwriting, online broadcasting began on November 30, 2015. The launch of FM radio broadcasting began on January 4, 2016. [3]

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References

  1. "Site of the Week 4/9/2021: WAYO-LP, Rochester NY". Fybush.com. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. "Site of the Week 5/26/2023: The (Re-)Birth of a Station". Fybush.com. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. Feltner, Kerry (2016-01-04). "WAYO launches on-air broadcasting | Rochester Business Journal" . Retrieved 2023-07-25.