WRKF
WRKF (89.3 FM) is a U.S. public radio station offering a 24-hour mix of local and national news, information and entertainment programming. WRKF, Baton Rouge's sole NPR affiliate, is owned and operated by Public Radio, Inc. and broadcasts at 28,000 watts.
| Broadcast area | Baton Rouge area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | WRKF 89.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio |
| Subchannels | HD2: Classical |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio, Public Radio Exchange |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Public Radio Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | January 18, 1980 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 53834 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 28,000 watts |
| HAAT | 285 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°22′22.00″N 91°12′16.00″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wrkf.org |
History
WRKF was launched on January 18, 1980. Initial programming was typical for a community-based public radio station of that time. It included classical, jazz, folk, big-band standards, and NPR news. Studios were in a temporary building at the transmitter site on Frenchtown Road. In 1986, the station moved to a location on Valley Creek Drive in the city. The president/general manager is Paul Maassen.
External links
- WRKF official website
- WRKF in the FCC FM station database
- WRKF on Radio-Locator
- WRKF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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