City Ogden, Utah Branding "KWCR" | Broadcast area Ogden, Utah First air date 1965 | |
Slogan "Weber's Radio Station" Frequency (formerly) 88.1 MHz (FM) | ||
KWCR is a student-run College radio station in Ogden, Utah. Owned and operated by Weber State University, the station formerly broadcast on a frequency of 88.1 MHz FM, but in October 2015, decided to continue solely online. All DJs and staff members are students at Weber State University, studying various courses throughout the university.
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Format
Because KWCR is student-run, the format of KWCR has changed numerous times in the history of the station, but currently classifies itself as "Indie Rock." In the past the format has been Hip hop, Popular Top-40, College rock and Alternative. In addition to their standard programming, KWCR offers a variety of specialty shows, including Punk, Ska, Hardcore, Rpm, Post-Rock Instrumental, Country, and political commentary. "The Nerd Show" is one of the most popular radio shows in Weber State University and also on Sundays the station offers an alternative show in Spanish called "Domingos Latinos" ["Latin Sundays"].
College Media Journal
KWCR reports charts to the College Media Journal. KWCR was featured on the cover of College Media Journal Magazine issue no. 978 with the quote: "KWCR makes Utah a little less lame".
Leaving the air
Starting October 30, 2015, the station notified its listeners via Facebook that it was going online only. The station handed out CDs to its listeners after going digital only.