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Radio station in Paris, Illinois From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Broadcast area | Terre Haute, Indiana |
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Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
Branding | 98.5 The River |
Programming | |
Format | Classic rock |
Affiliations | Indianapolis Colts Radio Network |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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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[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 51153 |
Class | B |
ERP | 50,000 watts |
HAAT | 152 meters (499 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°36′21.00″N 87°43′35.00″W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 985theriver.com |
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