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| Frequency | 102.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
|---|---|
| Branding | Kalamazoo Public Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public: News/Talk and Jazz |
| Subchannels | HD1: WMUK analog HD2: Classical |
| Affiliations | NPR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Western Michigan University |
| History | |
First air date | 1951 |
Former call signs | WMCR (1951–1961) |
Call sign meaning | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 71874 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 149 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | wmuk.org |
WMUK (102.1 FM) is a non profit public radio station in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Owned and operated by Western Michigan University, WMUK broadcasts at an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts. WMUK is a charter member of both National Public Radio and the Michigan Public Radio Network. The station is also an affiliate of Public Radio International.
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WMUK provides a mix of local and syndicated programming.
WMUK is one of the two local Kalamazoo radio stations broadcasting in HD Radio; the other is WKFR. It also operates an HD2 side channel with a classical music format as WMUK Classical, which is simulcast on Kalamazoo Public Schools-owned WKDS 89.9 FM.
In January 2020, WMUK eliminated classical music programming from its daytime schedule and became a full news/talk station during the day, with jazz continuing overnights. In addition to the already-running news programs Morning Edition , All Things Considered , As It Happens and Marketplace , WMUK added On Point , The Takeaway , 1A , Fresh Air and The Daily to its weekday schedule. Classical music programming moved to WMUK-HD2 and WKDS. [1]
