WWVR (98.5 FM, "The River") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.[2]

WWVR
Broadcast area
Terre Haute, Indiana
Frequency98.5 MHz
Branding98.5 The River
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsIndianapolis Colts Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1952 (1952) (as WPRS-FM at 98.3)
Former call signs
  • WPRS-FM (1952–1974)
  • WACF (1974–2006)
  • WINH (2006–2009)
  • WIBQ (2009–2014)
  • WBOW (2014–2017)
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (1952–1974)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
51153
ClassB1
ERP11,500 watts
HAAT145 meters (476 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°27′28.3″N 87°28′50.4″W / 39.457861°N 87.480667°W / 39.457861; -87.480667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website985theriver.com

References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for WWVR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WWVR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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