WVPB (FM)

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WVPB
WestVirginiaPublicBroadcasting.PNG
City Charleston, West Virginia
Broadcast areaWest-Central West Virginia
Frequency 88.5 FM MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingWest Virginia Public Broadcasting
Programming
Format Public radio
Affiliations American Public Media
National Public Radio
Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerWest Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
WVBL, WVBY, WVDS, WVEP, WVNP, WVPG, WVPM, WVPW, WVWS, WVWV
History
First air date
May 8, 1979 (as WVPN)
Former call signs
WVPN (1979-2014)
Call sign meaning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Technical information
Facility ID 70604
Class B
Power 44,000 watts
HAAT 134.2 meters (440 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°22′34.30″N81°39′24.0″W / 38.3761944°N 81.656667°W / 38.3761944; -81.656667
Links
Webcast WVPB Webstream
Website WVPB Online

WVPB is a public radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Charleston, West Virginia, serving West-Central West Virginia. [1] WVPB is owned and operated by West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority. [2] It is the flagship radio station for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Until July 14, 2014, the station held the call sign WVPN.

WVPB is licensed to broadcast a HD (digital hybrid) signal. [3] [4]

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References

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  2. "WVPB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  3. "Station Search Details". licensing.fcc.gov.
  4. "HD Radio station guide for Honolulu, HI". Archived from the original on 2016-10-19.