WWVR

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WWVR
WWVR 98.5theRiver logo.png
Broadcast area Terre Haute, Indiana
Frequency 98.5 MHz
Branding98.5 The River
Programming
Format Classic rock
Affiliations Indianapolis Colts Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
WBOW, WIBQ, WMGI, WTHI-FM
History
First air date
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
Facility ID 51153
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 152 meters (499 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°36′21.00″N87°43′35.00″W / 39.6058333°N 87.7263889°W / 39.6058333; -87.7263889
Links
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. [1]

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References

  1. "WWVR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.