WEKU

WEKU (88.9 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station in Richmond, Kentucky. It is a charter member of National Public Radio and it is owned by Eastern Kentucky University, broadcasting a news, talk and information format. The studios and offices are in the Perkins Building on Kit Carson Drive at Lancaster Avenue, as part of the EKU campus.

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WEKU

Richmond, Kentucky
Broadcast area	Lexington Metro area Central Kentucky Eastern Kentucky
Frequency	88.9 MHz
Branding	Lexington's Radio News Leader
Programming
Format	Public Radio - News - Talk
Affiliations	National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio Exchange BBC World Service Kentucky Public Radio
Ownership
Owner	Eastern Kentucky University
History
First air date	October 7, 1968; 56 years ago (1968-10-07)
Call sign meaning	W Eastern Kentucky University
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	18307
Class	C1
ERP	50,000 watts
HAAT	219 meters (719 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	37°52′45″N 84°19′33″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live HD2: Listen live
Website	www.weku.org

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WEKU is a Class C1 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off Igo Road near Interstate 75.^[2] The signal covers central and eastern Kentucky, including nearby Lexington. Programming is also heard on several satellite stations and FM translators.