WISE-FM
WISE-FM is a Public Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Wise, Virginia, serving Norton, Coeburn and Clintwood in Virginia.[1] WISE-FM is owned and operated by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.[4] The station broadcasts in HD Radio; HD1 rebroadcasts the news/talk programming of Radio IQ and local programming of WEHC, while HD2 is a feed of WVTF Music.
| Broadcast area | Norton, Virginia Coeburn, Virginia Clintwood, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 90.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Radio IQ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio[1] |
| Subchannels | HD2: WVTF Music (Classical music) |
| Affiliations | American Public Media National Public Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| WVTF, WWVT-FM, WRIQ | |
| History | |
First air date | August 1, 1999[2] |
Former call signs | WCVC-FM (1997–1999) WISE-FM (1999–present)[3] |
Call sign meaning | Wise, Virginia |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 85287 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 220 watts |
| HAAT | 204 meters (669 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°57′39.0″N 82°30′56.0″W / 36.960833°N 82.515556°W |
| Translator(s) | § Translators |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WISE-FM Webstream |
| Website | WISE-FM Online |
WISE-FM is one of three stations whose call signs spell out their city of license; the others are WACO-FM and WARE.
Programming edit
WISE-FM is a mix of national, international, and local programming. During the overnight and morning hours, WISE-FM airs the news and public affairs programs of parent station WVTF, including BBC World Service news, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and 1A. As of November 12, 2022, WISE also airs the entire roster of local music and public affairs programs that originate from Emory, Virginia station WEHC.[5][6]
Translators edit
In addition to the main station, WISE-FM is relayed by FM translators to widen its broadcast area. The translators are split between the HD1 and HD2 services.[7][8][9][10][11]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W211BF | 90.1 FM FM | Big Stone Gap, Virginia | 92702 | 8 | 341.3 m (1,120 ft) | D | LMS | Relays HD2 (WVTF Music) |
| W212BP | 90.3 FM FM | Clintwood, Virginia | 121853 | 1 | 128.4 m (421 ft) | D | LMS | Relays FM/HD1 (Radio IQ) |
| W217BF | 91.3 FM FM | Pound, Virginia | 121793 | 1 | 332.9 m (1,092 ft) | D | LMS | Relays FM/HD1 (Radio IQ) |
| W219CJ | 91.7 FM FM | Norton, Virginia | 92894 | 50 | 53 m (174 ft) | D | LMS | Relays FM/HD1 (Radio IQ) |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-573. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "WISE Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "WEHC Widens Signal to become WEHC, Emory, and WISE-FM, Wise". 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "WEHC Schedule Changes". 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "W211BF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "W212BP Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "W217BF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "W219CJ Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "WVTF/Radio IQ Post-Flip Schedule" (PDF).
External links edit
- WVTF Public Radio Online
- WISE in the FCC FM station database
- WISE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database