WICR

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WICR

Broadcast area	Indianapolis, IN
Branding	The Diamond
Slogan	A Different Kind of Public Radio
Frequency	88.7 (MHz)
First air date	1962
Format	Jazz and Classical
ERP	8,000 watts
HAAT	279 m
Class	B
Callsign meaning	W Indiana Central Radio
Owner	University of Indianapolis
Website	wicronline.org

WICR (88.7), Indianapolis, Indiana, is an 8,000 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. 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.

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

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.

Programming

WICR is primarily run by University of Indianapolis students, who provide jazz and arts programming. The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis, a separate non-profit, is under contract to provide classical music 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 wicronline.org

Events

WICR is involved in a number of events throughout the year. During the fall and spring WICR conducts a listener fund drive to raise money for events. In the spring WICR also hosts a jazz festival on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. During the fall, WICR has a large presence at Indy Jazz Fest, an annual festival held in Indianapolis. WICR also participates in various other jazz festivals and concerts held around the city during the summer.

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v t e Radio stations in the Indianapolis, Indiana market

By FM frequency	88.3 88.7 90.1 90.5 90.9 91.3 91.5 91.9 92.3 93.1 93.9 94.7 95.5 95.9 96.3 97.1 97.9 98.3 98.7 99.5 100.9 101.9 102.3 103.3 103.7 104.5 105.7 106.7 107.1 107.9

By AM frequency	810 950 1070 1260 1310 1430 1500 1590

NOAA Weather Radio frequency	162.525 162.550

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Coordinates: 39°53′38″N 86°12′22″W / 39.894°N 86.206°W / 39.894; -86.206

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