WRUS

WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.[3] WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.[3]

WRUS
Broadcast areaBowling Green
Hopkinsville
Frequency610 kHz
BrandingWRUS 104.9 610
Programming
FormatFull service
Ownership
OwnerLogan Radio Incorporated
History
First air date
August 28, 1953[1]
Former frequencies
800 kHz (1953-1957)[2]
Call sign meaning
Russellville
Technical information
Facility ID73971
ClassD
Power1,800 watts (day)
59 watts (night)
Translator(s)W285GB (104.9 MHz, Russellville)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.wrusradio.com

610 AM is a Regional broadcast frequency.

History

WRUS began broadcasting on August 28, 1953.[1][4] The station originally broadcast at 800 kilohertz, but in 1957, its frequency was changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today.[2]

FM translator

WRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.

Broadcast translator for WRUS
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W285GB 104.9 FMRussellville, Kentucky201335235195 m (640 ft)DLMS

Programming

The station features morning show host Chris McGinnis. Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, continues to host the local Call-in show "Feedback" each weekday from 9a-10a. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958. Midday host is Lucas Celsor. Afternoon host is 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
  1. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-98. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  4. "WRUS Opens at Russellville". Kentucky New Era. August 28, 1953. pp. 2, 3 – via Google Books.

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