| Country | US |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond, Kentucky |
| Area | Lexington Metro area Northern Kentucky Central Kentucky Eastern Kentucky |
| Branding | Lexington's Choice for NPR |
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Airdate | October 7, 1968 (age 58) |
| Format | Public Radio - News - Talk |
| Erp | 50,000 watts |
| Haat | 219 meters (719 ft) |
| Class | C1 |
| Facility id | 18307 |
| Coordinates | 37°52′45″N 84°19′33″W |
| Callsign meaning | W Eastern Kentucky University |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio Exchange BBC World Service Kentucky Public Radio |
| Owner | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Webcast | HD2: |
| Website | www.weku.org |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
WEKU (88.9 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station in Richmond, Kentucky. It is a charter member of National Public Radio and it is owned by Eastern Kentucky University, broadcasting a news, talk and information format.
WEKU is a Class C1 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off Igo Road near Interstate 75.[1] The signal covers northern, central and eastern Kentucky, including nearby Lexington. Programming is also heard on several satellite stations and FM translators.
Satellites and translators
WEKU operates five full-power satellite stations and five low-power FM translator stations.[2] Their combined footprint covers nearly half of the Commonwealth. In December 2024, WEKU added its 10th transmitter, WEKM 88.1 FM serving Maysville, Kentucky.
See also
References
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WEKU
- ^ "About WEKU". WEKU-FM. Retrieved March 31, 2025.