WDAV
Classical music radio station in Davidson–Charlotte, North Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WDAV (89.9 MHz "Classical 89.9") is a non-commercial public radio station licensed to Davidson, North Carolina and serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. The station, licensed to the Board of Trustees of Davidson College, airs classical music and fine arts programming 24 hours a day. WDAV is an National Public Radio (NPR) member-station.
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Charlotte metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 89.9 MHz |
Branding | "Classical Public Radio" |
Programming | |
Format | Classical music and public radio |
Affiliations | National Public Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | Davidson College |
History | |
First air date | 1973 (originally carrier current 1969-73) |
Call sign meaning | W DAVidson |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 66503 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 246 meters (807 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°26′54″N 80°50′23″W |
Translator(s) | 91.3 W217AX (Harrisburg) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | wdav.org |
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WDAV has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for non-grandfathered FM stations.[1] The transmitter is off Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, North Carolina.[2] WDAV is also heard on 250 watt FM translator W217AX at 91.3 MHz in Harrisburg, North Carolina.[3]