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| city = [[Athens, Ohio]]
| city = [[Athens, Ohio]]
| country = US
| area = [http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WOUB&service=FM&status=L&hours=U]
| area = Southeast Ohio
| branding = ''WOUB NPR''
| branding = ''WOUB NPR''
| frequency = 91.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 91.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| repeater = see below
| repeater = see below
| airdate = December 13, [[1949 in radio|1949]] (as WOUI at 88.5)<br>(originally [[carrier current]] 1942-49)
| airdate = {{start date and age|1949|12|13}} as WOUI at 88.5<br>(Originally [[carrier current]] 1942-49)
| format = [[Public radio]]
| format = [[Public radio]]
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 150 meters
| haat = {{convert|150|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = B
| class = B
| facility_id = 50149
| facility_id = 50149
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WOUI (1949–1959)
| former_callsigns = WOUI (1949–1959)
| former_frequencies = 88.5 MHz (1949–1953)<br>91.5 MHz (1953–1967)
| former_frequencies = {{ubl|88.5 MHz (1949–1953)|91.5 MHz (1953–1967)}}
| owner = [[Ohio University]]
| owner = [[Ohio University]]
| webcast = [http://woub.org/listen Listen Live]
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://woub.org/listen}}
| website = [http://www.woub.org woub.org]
| website = {{URL|http://www.woub.org}}
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[National Public Radio]]|[[Public Radio Exchange]]|[[BBC World Service]]}}
}}
}}


[[File:OU RTV Building.JPG|thumb|The Radio/Television Building at [[Ohio University]], where WOUB is broadcast]]
[[File:OU RTV Building.JPG|thumb|The Radio/Television Building at [[Ohio University]], where WOUB is broadcast]]
'''WOUB-FM''' is a radio station in the [[United States]], broadcasting on 91.3&nbsp;MHz in [[Athens, Ohio]]. The station, owned by [[Ohio University]], is a [[National Public Radio]] member station.<ref>Athens News, 2004 http://www.denverradio.net/newforum/viewthread.php?tid=57 here</ref> WOUB-FM is the [[flagship station]] of a five-station network, Ohio University Public Radio.
'''WOUB-FM''' (91.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[public radio]] [[radio station|station]] in [[Athens, Ohio]]. Owned by [[Ohio University]], it is the [[flagship (broadcasting)|flagship]] of a five-station network known as Ohio University Public Radio.<ref>Athens News, 2004 http://www.denverradio.net/newforum/viewthread.php?tid=57 here</ref> The studios and offices are on South College Street in Athens.


WOUB-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 50,000 [[watt]]s, the current maximum for Ohio FM stations. The [[transmitter]] is on Bittersweet Lane, near [[Ohio State Route 56]] in Athens, co-located with the [[radio masts and towers|tower]] for [[WOUB-TV]] 20.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/info/WOUB-FM?loc=39.98978%2C-82.99146&locn=Columbus%2C%20Ohio Radio-Locator.com/WOUB-FM]</ref>
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WOUB debuted in 1942 as '''WOUI''', a [[carrier current]] station broadcasting from Ewing Hall on the Ohio U. campus. It became a full-fledged station on December 13, 1949. On July 10, 1959, it changed its calls to WOUB-FM.


==Programming==
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The station also serves most of southern and southeastern [[Ohio]], plus portions of neighboring [[West Virginia]] and [[Kentucky]], through a network of repeater stations:
By day, WOUB-FM airs mostly news and informational programs, many from [[NPR]]. Daytime shows include ''[[Morning Edition]], [[All Things Considered]], [[Here and Now (Boston)|Here and Now]], [[1A (radio program)|1A]]'' and ''[[Fresh Air]] with [[Terry Gross]]''.

At night, it broadcasts music shows, focusing on a mix of musical genres: [[adult album alternative]], [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]], [[Americana music|Americana]] and [[world music]]. Nighttime music shows include ''Crossing Boundaries, [[World Cafe (radio program)|World Cafe]], [[The Thistle & Shamrock]], [[Afropop Worldwide]]'' and ''[[Mountain Stage]]''.

==History==
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WOUB debuted in 1942 as '''WOUI''', a [[carrier current]] station broadcasting from Ewing Hall on the Ohio University campus. It became a fully licensed FM station, [[sign-on|signing on]] the air on {{start date and age|1949|12|13}}. On July 10, 1959, it changed its [[call sign]] to WOUB-FM.

In its early years, it aired educational programs and [[classical music]]. Many of the voices were students or staff at the university. In 1963, [[WOUB-TV]] channel 20 made its debut. WOUB-FM later became a member of [[National Public Radio]] and added its news and music shows to its line up.

==Rebroadcasters==
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The station serves most of southern and southeastern [[Ohio]], plus portions of neighboring [[West Virginia]] and [[Kentucky]], through a network of repeater stations:


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.woub.org/ Ohio University Public Radio]
*[http://www.woub.org/ Ohio University Public Radio]
*{{FM station data|WOUB}}
*{{FM station data|50149|WOUB-FM}}
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=70720 FCC History Cards for WOUB-FM]
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=70720 FCC History Cards for WOUB-FM]
*{{FM station data|WOUC}}
*{{FM station data|50142|WOUC-FM}}
*{{FM station data|WOUH}}
*{{FM station data|50143|WOUH-FM}}
*{{FM station data|WOUL}}
*{{FM station data|50146|WOUL-FM}}
*{{FM station data|WOUZ}}
*{{FM station data|50140|WOUZ-FM}}


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{{Parkersburg-Marietta Radio}}
{{Parkersburg-Marietta Radio}}
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{{Southern Ohio Radio}}
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{{NPR Ohio}}
{{NPR Ohio}}


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Revision as of 05:09, 12 July 2024

WOUB-FM
Broadcast areaSoutheast Ohio
Frequency91.3 MHz
BrandingWOUB NPR
Programming
FormatPublic radio
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerOhio University
History
First air date
December 13, 1949; 74 years ago (1949-12-13) as WOUI at 88.5
(Originally carrier current 1942-49)
Former call signs
WOUI (1949–1959)
Former frequencies
  • 88.5 MHz (1949–1953)
  • 91.5 MHz (1953–1967)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID50149
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters (490 ft)
Repeater(s)see below
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.woub.org
The Radio/Television Building at Ohio University, where WOUB is broadcast

WOUB-FM (91.3 MHz) is a public radio station in Athens, Ohio. Owned by Ohio University, it is the flagship of a five-station network known as Ohio University Public Radio.[2] The studios and offices are on South College Street in Athens.

WOUB-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the current maximum for Ohio FM stations. The transmitter is on Bittersweet Lane, near Ohio State Route 56 in Athens, co-located with the tower for WOUB-TV 20.[3]

Programming

By day, WOUB-FM airs mostly news and informational programs, many from NPR. Daytime shows include Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here and Now, 1A and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

At night, it broadcasts music shows, focusing on a mix of musical genres: adult album alternative, bluegrass, Americana and world music. Nighttime music shows include Crossing Boundaries, World Cafe, The Thistle & Shamrock, Afropop Worldwide and Mountain Stage.

History

WOUB debuted in 1942 as WOUI, a carrier current station broadcasting from Ewing Hall on the Ohio University campus. It became a fully licensed FM station, signing on the air on December 13, 1949; 74 years ago (1949-12-13). On July 10, 1959, it changed its call sign to WOUB-FM.

In its early years, it aired educational programs and classical music. Many of the voices were students or staff at the university. In 1963, WOUB-TV channel 20 made its debut. WOUB-FM later became a member of National Public Radio and added its news and music shows to its line up.

Rebroadcasters

The station serves most of southern and southeastern Ohio, plus portions of neighboring West Virginia and Kentucky, through a network of repeater stations:

Callsign Frequency City of license Broadcast Area First air date Former callsigns
WOUC-FM 89.1 FM Cambridge, Ohio [1] December 19, 1985 none
WOUH-FM 91.9 FM Chillicothe, Ohio [2] October 4, 1991 WVZF (to December 1991; may not have been used on-air)
WOUL-FM 89.1 FM Ironton, Ohio [3] December 29, 1986 none
WOUZ-FM 90.1 FM Zanesville, Ohio [4] October 9, 1992 none

Ohio University Public Radio also operates WOUB AM 1340, which offers a public radio schedule different from FM.

Images

  • Transmitter facility for WOUB-FM-TV, Athens, Ohio. Photo taken in 1993.
    Transmitter facility for WOUB-FM-TV, Athens, Ohio. Photo taken in 1993.
  • Transmitter tower for WOUB-FM-TV, Athens, Ohio. Photo taken in 1993.
    Transmitter tower for WOUB-FM-TV, Athens, Ohio. Photo taken in 1993.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WOUB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Athens News, 2004 http://www.denverradio.net/newforum/viewthread.php?tid=57 here
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WOUB-FM

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