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Broadcast area | Dayton metropolitan area |
Frequency | 88.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Discover Classical |
Programming | |
Format | Classical music |
Ownership | |
Owner | Dayton Public Radio |
History | |
First air date | November 11, 1985 |
Former frequencies | 89.5MHz (1985–1998) |
Call sign meaning | "Dayton Public Radio" |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 61582 |
Class | A |
ERP | 780 watts |
HAAT | 238 meters (781 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°43′16.00″N84°15′0.00″W / 39.7211111°N 84.2500000°W |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | DiscoverClassical.org |
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