WICR

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WICR
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Broadcast area Indianapolis, IN [1]
Branding "The Diamond"
Slogan "Jazz and Classical Music that's a cut above"
Frequency 88.7 (MHz)
First air date 1962
Format College radio
ERP 5,000 watts
HAAT 279 m
Class B
Callsign meaning W Indiana Central Radio
Owner University of Indianapolis
Website wicr.uindy.edu

WICR (88.7), Indianapolis, Indiana, is a 5,000 watt, Class B public radio station at the University of Indianapolis that broadcasts to listeners in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

WICR began broadcasting in 1962 with ten watts of power. Today, the station offers a wide variety of public radio programming that reaches across central Indiana. In 2004, the station began broadcasting in HD Radio. It also streams its programming from the station website [2].

The station is licensed to the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees.

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[edit] Signal coverage

The station's main signal extends from northern Monroe County, to parts of Columbus, Muncie and West Lafayette, and in some parts of Marion, Indiana.

[edit] Programming

WICR is programmed by the The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis, an in-house non-profit that provides classical and arts programming, and by University of Indianapolis students, who provide jazz and arts programming. The station also features a variety of locally produced music, arts, and community programs, as well as nationally syndicated programs. WICR broadcasts all University of Indianapolis football and basketball games either on 88.7 fm or on wicr.uindy.edu

[edit] Staff

Each May, students at the University of Indianapolis interview for management positions. The following is the current staff for May 2007 to May 2008.

Operations Manager: Nick Lopez

Sports Director: Josh Taylor Broadcasts majority of UIndy athletic events and covers local professional sports

Interactive Content Director: Josh Littlejohn Updates station website

Programming Director: Jenna Tucker

Broadcast Technician: Andrew Day-Marshall Repairs and maintains station equipment

Promotions Director: Joanna Huff Organizes promotional events throughout the Indianapolis jazz community

Production Director: Anne Gosser Produces shows and promos that air on WICR

WICR is a student run radio station overseen by the student management members and full time faculty members. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site.

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