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Simulcasting WRUP Palmer | |
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Broadcast area | Escanaba, Michigan and Manistique, Michigan [1] |
Frequency | 92.7 MHz |
Branding | Real Classic Rock, Coast to Coast |
Programming | |
Format | Classic rock |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
First air date | 2004 (as WPIQ at 99.9) |
Former call signs | WPIQ (2001-2013) |
Former frequencies | 99.9 MHz (2004-2007) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 88444 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 51,000 watts |
HAAT | 243 meters (797 ft) |
Translator(s) | W254AG (98.7 MHz, Escanaba) |
Links | |
Website | wrup.com |
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