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Frequency | 102.1MHz (HD Radio) |
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Branding | Kalamazoo Public Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Public:News/Talk andJazz |
Subchannels | HD1: WMUK analog HD2:Classical |
Affiliations | NPR |
Ownership | |
Owner | Western Michigan University |
History | |
First air date | 1951 |
Former call signs | WMCR (1951–1961) |
Call sign meaning | WesternMichiganUniversityKalamazoo |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 71874 |
Class | B |
ERP | 50,000watts |
HAAT | 149 meters |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
Website | wmuk.org |
WMUK (102.1FM) is anon profitpublic radio station inKalamazoo, Michigan. Owned and operated byWestern Michigan University, WMUK broadcasts at an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts. WMUK is a charter member of bothNational Public Radio and the Michigan Public Radio Network. The station is also an affiliate ofPublic Radio International.
WMUK provides a mix of local andsyndicated programming.
WMUK is one of the two local Kalamazoo radio stations broadcasting inHD Radio; the other isWKFR. It also operates anHD2 side channel with aclassical music format asWMUK Classical, which is simulcast onKalamazoo Public Schools-ownedWKDS 89.9 FM.
In January 2020, WMUK eliminated classical music programming from its daytime schedule and became a full news/talk station during the day, with jazz continuing overnights. In addition to the already-running news programsMorning Edition,All Things Considered,As It Happens andMarketplace, WMUK addedOn Point,The Takeaway,1A,Fresh Air andThe Daily to its weekday schedule. Classical music programming moved to WMUK-HD2 and WKDS.[1]
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