WESM

WESM
Broadcast areaOcean City, Maryland, Salisbury, Maryland
Frequency91.3 MHz
BrandingWESM 91.3
Programming
FormatJazz, News/Information, Blues, World, Americana, Gospel
AffiliationsNational Public Radio, Public Radio Exchange, American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore
WSCL, WSDL
History
First air date
1987
Call sign meaning
W Eastern Shore Maryland
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassB
ERP45,000 watts
HAAT91 meters
Transmitter coordinates
38°12′37″N 75°40′56″W / 38.21028°N 75.68222°W / 38.21028; -75.68222
Links
Public license information
Webcastlisten now
Websitewww.delmarvapublicmedia.org

WESM (91.3 FM) is a listener-supported public radio station located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The station broadcasts a variety of formats, including jazz, news and information, blues, world, American folk music, and gospel programming. WESM is also an affiliate of National Public Radio, Public Radio Exchange, American Public Media and other network program providers.

Licensed to Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, the station is currently owned and operated by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. WESM 91.3 FM began broadcasting in March 1987.

Broadcasting at approximately 50,000 watts, WESM's FM signal covers most of the lower Delmarva Peninsula, including the Eastern Shores of Maryland & Virginia, Sussex County, Delaware, and portions of Southern Maryland & Virginia's Northern Neck.

The station typically holds semi-annual membership drives in the spring and fall to help offset operational costs. These drives usually last less than ten days.