WBUL (AM)

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WBUL
Image:Wbul 1620am logo.jpg
City of license	Tampa, Florida
Broadcast area	University of South Florida
Branding	WBUL 1620am
Slogan	The Underground
Frequency	1620am
First air date	1988
Format	College Radio
Power	Part 15 (FCC)
Callsign meaning	South Florida Bulls
Owner	University of South Florida
Webcast	mp3 Stream
Website	wbul.usf.edu

WBUL (1620 AM) is the University of South Florida's student-run radio station, reaching up to 37,000 people on campus.^[1] One of Florida's largest student-run radio stations, every aspect of operation is handled by student workers and volunteers.

Contents 1 History 2 Programming 3 References 4 External links

[edit] History

WBUL opened in 1988. WBUL is an agency within USF's Student Government and manages a budget in excess of $150,000 per year.^[2] Staffed by student workers, the station office and on-air studio are located in lower level of USF's Student Union, the Phyllis P. Marshall Center.

[edit] Programming

WBUL's programming represents over a dozen genres of music along with daily news, sports, and talk shows. The station transmits live 24x7 over the 1620 AM frequency, Channel 6 on closed-circuit campus television, and online streams on wbul.usf.edu.

The Music Department works to deliver fresh, new music to DJ's and students. Each week, dozens of new albums are reviewed and placed in rotation for on-air play. WBUL is proud to deliver fresh independent programming without corporate influence.

Volunteers are the heart of the organization. Student volunteers interested in music, journalism, and radio have the opportunity to work with and learn from professionals in their field of interest. WBUL maintains regular contact with major record labels, headlining bands, and local media outlets.

[edit] References

1. ^ About | WBUL 1620am - The University of South Florida's Student Radio Station
2. ^ About | WBUL 1620am - The University of South Florida's Student Radio Station

[edit] External links

• Query the FCC's AM station database for WBUL
• Radio Locator Information on WBUL
• WBUL Official Homepage

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