WHYR-LP

WHYR-LP
Broadcast areaBaton Rouge
BrandingBaton Rouge Community Radio
Programming
AffiliationsPacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBaton Rouge Progressive Network
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID123985
ClassL1
ERP25 watts
HAAT59 meters (194 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°26′59.00″N 91°10′14.00″W / 30.4497222°N 91.1705556°W / 30.4497222; -91.1705556
Links
Public license information
LMS
WebcastListen Live
Websitewhyr.org

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.[2]

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 music|country. The station is affiliated with Pacifica Radio.[3]

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.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHYR-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WHYR-LP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Richardson, Maggie Heyn (June 2, 2021). "WHYR Community Radio Celebrates 10 Years of Broadcasting Eclectic and Diverse Local Shows". 225batonrouge.com. 225 Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2024.


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