Broadcast area Baton Rouge area ERP 28,000 watts Class C1 Frequency 89.3 MHz Format Public broadcasting Area Baton Rouge Slogan Discover With Us | First air date January 18, 1980 HAAT 285 meters Facility ID 53834 City of license Baton Rouge Owner Public Radio Inc_ Branding WRKF 89.3 | |
WRKF (89.3 FM) is a U.S. public radio station offering a 24-hour mix of local and national news, information and entertainment programming. WRKF, Baton Rouge's sole NPR affiliate, is owned and operated by Public Radio, Inc. and broadcasts at 28,000 watts.
History
WRKF was launched on January 18, 1980. Initial programming was typical for a community-based public radio station of that time. It included classical, jazz, folk, big-band standards, and NPR news. Studios were in a temporary building at the transmitter site on Frenchtown Road. In 1986, the station moved to its current location on Valley Creek Drive in the city. Current President/General Manager is David Gordon.
References
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