WRIR-LP

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WRIR-LP
WRIR-logo-black.png
Broadcast areaMetro Richmond
Frequency 97.3 MHz
BrandingRichmond Independent Radio
Programming
Format Community radio
Adult Album Alternative
Affiliations Pacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerVirginia Center for Public Press
History
First air date
January 1, 2005
Call sign meaning
WRichmond Independent Radio
Technical information
Facility ID 126872
Class L1
ERP 42 Watts
HAAT 45.5741 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°33′13.0″N77°26′8.0″W / 37.553611°N 77.435556°W / 37.553611; -77.435556
Links
Webcast WRIR-LP stream
Website WRIR-LP online

WRIR-LP 97.3 FM is an independent, all volunteer, nonprofit community public radio station licensed to Richmond, Virginia, serving Metro Richmond. It is the largest low power FM station of its kind in the United States. [1] WRIR-LP is owned and operated by the Virginia Center for Public Press. [2] The station's studios are located on West Broad Street and its transmitter is located northeast of downtown Richmond. [3] WRIR-LP started broadcasting on January 1, 2005.

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References

  1. katherine.houstoun@richmond.com, Katherine Houstoun (4 March 2005). "WRIR: The Little FM that Could". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  2. "WRIR Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Radio-Locator.com/WRIR-FM