WHYR-LP explained
| WHYR-LP |
| City: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Area: | Baton Rouge |
| Branding: | Baton Rouge Community Radio |
| Erp: | 25 watts |
| Class: | L1 |
| Facility Id: | 123985 |
| Coordinates: | 30.4497°N -91.1706°W |
| Owner: | Baton Rouge Progressive Network |
| Webcast: | Listen Live |
| Website: | whyr.org |
| Licensing Authority: | FCC |
WHYR-LP (96.9 FM) (sometimes pronounced "wire") is a radio station is a community radio station licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The station is owned by the Baton Rouge Progressive Network.[1]
WHYR-LP airs an eclectic mix of music, from Cajun music and local [Hip hop music|hip-hop]] to traditional blues, folk, gospel, and country. The station is affiliated with Pacifica Radio.[2]
History
- June 2000: Baton Rouge Progressive Network (BRPN) applies to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate a low power FM radio station.
- September 2004: FCC awards BRPN with a construction permit and assigns the call letters WHYR‐LP.
- November 2005: An unaffiliated entity, who also applied for a permit in 2000 but did not receive one, files unauthorized documents with the FCC to transfer control of WHYR‐LP to them.
- March 2006: BRPN becomes aware of the unauthorized transfer and alerts the FCC.
- January 2010: The FCC fines the unauthorized entity and returns control of WHYR‐LP to BRPN.
- February 2011: BRPN forms the Radio Advisory Council (RAC) to make managerial and operational decisions related to the station.
- February 2011: A transmission site is secured.
- March 2011: Antenna purchased.
- April 2011: Transmitter and STL equipment purchased. The website http://www.whyr.org is launched.
- June 2011: Leased 1623 Main Street in Baton Rouge as site for studio. On June 24, 2011: began broadcasting.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: WHYR-LP Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- Web site: WHYR Community Radio Celebrates 10 Years of Broadcasting Eclectic and Diverse Local Shows . Richardson . Maggie Heyn . June 2, 2021 . 225batonrouge.com . 225 Magazine . October 24, 2024.
