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WOUB (AM)

Coordinates: 39°19′45.26″N 82°5′28.52″W / 39.3292389°N 82.0912556°W / 39.3292389; -82.0912556
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WOUB
WOUB transmitter tower located on Ohio University's South Green.
Broadcast areaSoutheast Ohio
Frequency1340 kHz
Programming
FormatPublic radio; community radio
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Ownership
Owner
WOUB-FM, WOUB-TV
History
First air date
September 14, 1957 (1957-09-14)
Call sign meaning
Ohio University Broadcasting
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID50145
ClassC
Power
  • 500 watts daytime
  • 1,000 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates
39°19′45.26″N 82°5′28.52″W / 39.3292389°N 82.0912556°W / 39.3292389; -82.0912556
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewoub.org
The Radio/Television Building at Ohio University, where WOUB is broadcast

WOUB (1340 AM) is a public radio station in Athens, Ohio. Unlike its FM counterpart, WOUB-FM, WOUB AM is generally more of a community radio station, with mainly programming for residents of Athens County, plus alternative music programming, and news from the BBC, among other programs.

Owned and operated by Ohio University, WOUB is on the air daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WOUB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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