WRTU

Last updated
WRTU
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency 89.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingRadio Universidad de Puerto Rico
Programming
Format Variety
Affiliations National Public Radio, Public Radio Exchange, Radio Nederland, Radio France Internationale, BBC
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
February 8, 1980;44 years ago (1980-02-08)
Call sign meaning
Radio
Torre
Universitaria
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 69090
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 859.0 meters (2,818.2 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
18°16′50″N66°55′55″W / 18.28056°N 66.93194°W / 18.28056; -66.93194
Repeater(s) WRUO 88.3 MHz, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live PLS
Website http://www.wrtu.pr

WRTU (89.7 FM), branded on-air as Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico, is a National Public Radio member station broadcasting a variety format, together with programming from NPR, PRX, the BBC and other distributors. Licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the station is currently owned by the University of Puerto Rico.

WRTU's programming can also be heard in Mayagüez on WRUO 88.3 FM.

See also


  1. "Facility Technical Data for WRTU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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