WRUS
 | |
| City | Russellville, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Bowling Green Hopkinsville |
| Frequency | 610 kHz |
| Branding | WRUS 104.9 610 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Logan Radio Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | August 28, 1958[1] |
Former frequencies | 800 kHz (1953-1957)[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73971 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,800 watts (day) 59 watts (night) |
| Translator(s) | W285GB (104.9 MHz, Russellville) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.wrusradio.com |
WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS began broadcasting on August 28, 1953.[1] The station originally broadcast at 800 kilohertz, but in 1957 its frequency was changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today.[2] WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.[3] WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.[3]
610 AM is a Regional broadcast frequency.
FM translator[]
WRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) |
City of license | Facility ID |
ERP (W) |
Height (m (ft)) |
Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W285GB | 104.9 | Russellville, Kentucky | 201335 | 235 | 195 m (640 ft) | D | FCC LMS |
Programming[]
The station features morning show host Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958. Midday host is Chris McGinnis. Afternoon host is currently Myla Porter. WRUS airs a full service format with news, classic country, and oldies music throughout the day. WRUS also broadcasts many of the football and basketball games of Russellville High School and Logan County High School.
References[]
- ^ a b Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-98. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ a b AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
External links[]
- WRUS in the FCC AM station database
- WRUS on Radio-Locator
- WRUS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
Coordinates: 36°50′40″N 86°55′21″W / 36.84444°N 86.92250°W
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