Broadcast area | Montgomery, Alabama |
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Frequency | 89.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Troy University Public Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Public radio; Classical music |
Affiliations | American Public Media, National Public Radio, Public Radio Exchange |
Ownership | |
Owner | |
WRWA, WTJB | |
History | |
First air date | March 1, 1977 (at 90.1) |
Former frequencies | 90.1 MHz (1977-1981) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 68187 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 230 meters (750 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°3′40″N86°01′19″W / 32.06111°N 86.02194°W |
Repeater(s) | 88.7 WRWA (Dothan) 91.7 WTJB (Columbus, Georgia) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | troypublicradio.org |
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As director, Johnson oversees the operation of the University's three National Public Radio affiliates, WTSU-FM 89.9, Montgomery/Troy, WRWA-FM 88.7, Dothan and WTJB-FM 91.7, Phenix City/Columbus.