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]
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| Broadcast area | Bowling Green Hopkinsville |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 610 kHz |
| Branding | WRUS 104.9 610 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Logan Radio Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | August 28, 1953[1] |
Former frequencies | 800 kHz (1953–1957)[2] |
Call sign meaning | Russellville |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73971 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,800 watts (day) 59 watts (night) |
| Translator(s) | W285GB (104.9 MHz, Russellville) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.wrusradio.com |
History
editWRUS 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
editWRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W285GB | 104.9 FM | Russellville, Kentucky | 201335 | 235 | 195 m (640 ft) | D | LMS |
Programming
editThe station features morning show host Chris McGinnis. Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, continued to host the local Call-in show "Feedback" each weekday from 9a-10a until his 2022 retirement. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958.[5] 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
edit- ^ a b Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-98. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ a b AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "WRUS Opens at Russellville". Kentucky New Era. August 28, 1953. pp. 2, 3 – via Google Books.
- ^ Watts, Alan (February 20, 2024). "Hall Of Fame WRUS Broadcaster Don Neagle Passes Away". WKDZ-FM. Cadiz, Kentucky. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
External links
edit- WRUS in the FCC AM station database
- WRUS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W285GB in the FCC FM station database
- W285GB at FCCdata.org
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