WWVR

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WWVR
Broadcast area Terre Haute, Indiana
Frequency 98.5 MHz
Branding98.5 The River
Programming
Format Classic rock
Affiliations Indianapolis Colts Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1952 (1952) (as WPRS-FM at 98.3)
Former call signs
  • WPRS-FM (1952–1974)
  • WACF (1974–2006)
  • WINH (2006–2009)
  • WIBQ (2009–2014)
  • WBOW (2014–2017)
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (1952–1974)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 51153
Class B1
ERP 11,500 watts
HAAT 145 meters (476 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°27′28.3″N87°28′50.4″W / 39.457861°N 87.480667°W / 39.457861; -87.480667
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website 985theriver.com

WWVR (98.5 FM, "The River") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc. [2]

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WWVR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WWVR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.