WNCU

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WNCU
WNCU Radio Logo.png
Broadcast area Raleigh, North Carolina
Frequency 90.7 MHz(HD Radio)
Programming
Format Jazz, Public radio
Affiliations National Public Radio, Pacifica Radio Network, Public Radio International
Ownership
Owner North Carolina Central University
History
First air date
August 1995
Call sign meaning
Represents North Carolina Central University
Technical information
Facility ID 49162
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 132 meters
Transmitter coordinates
36°03′33″N78°57′14″W / 36.05917°N 78.95389°W / 36.05917; -78.95389
Links
Website wncu.org

WNCU (90.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Jazz format. Licensed to Durham, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Raleigh area. The station is currently owned by North Carolina Central University and features programming from National Public Radio and Public Radio International. [1]

Contents

WNCU broadcasts in the HD radio format. [2]

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References

  1. "WNCU Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "HD Radio station guide for Raleigh–Durham, NC". Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2017-07-01.