WHYR-LP

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WHYR-LP
WHYR 96.9FM logo.png
Broadcast areaBaton Rouge
Frequency 96.9 MHz
Branding96.9 FM WHYR
Programming
Format Variety
Affiliations Pacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBaton Rouge Progressive Network
History
First air date
June 24, 2011 (2011-06-24)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 123985
Class L1
ERP 25 watts
HAAT 59 meters (194 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°26′59.00″N91°10′14.00″W / 30.4497222°N 91.1705556°W / 30.4497222; -91.1705556
Links
Public license information
LMS
Website www.whyr.org

WHYR-LP (96.9 FM) (sometimes pronounced "wire") is a radio station licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The LP stands for low power broadcasting. The station began broadcasting on June 24, 2011, in a testing phase. As of July 2011, the station is playing a loop of prerecorded music as planning continues for future programming, including shows covering topics like politics, local music, food and drink, as well as nationally syndicated shows from Pacifica Radio like Democracy Now! and more. The station is owned by Baton Rouge Progressive Network. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WHYR-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WHYR-LP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "WHYR-LP Station Information Profile". Arbitron.