WHRO-FM

WHRO-FM
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency90.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingWHRO-FM
Programming
FormatPublic radio[1]
Classical music
Subchannels
AffiliationsAmerican Public Radio
NPR
Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerHampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association
WFOS, WHRE, WHRF, WHRG, WHRJ, WHRL, WHRO-TV, WHRV, WHRX
History
First air date
1990; 34 years ago (1990)[2]
Former call signs
WHRV (1989–1990)[3]
Call sign meaning
A dual meaning of Homeroom One (reflecting WHRO-TV's instructional beginnings), and the Hampton Roads region
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID25940
ClassB
ERP8,800 watts
HAAT350.3 meters (1,149 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°48′31.0″N 76°30′13.0″W / 36.808611°N 76.503611°W / 36.808611; -76.503611
Translator(s)96.9 W245BB (Newport News)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewhro.org/radio/

WHRO-FM (90.3 MHz) is a public radio broadcast radio station, broadcasting a classical music format. WHRO is licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WHRO-FM is owned and operated by the Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association.[5]

As early as 1983, a feasibility study indicated that Hampton Roads could support a second public radio station alongside HRETA's existing station, WHRO-FM at 89.5. However, it took until 1989 to obtain a construction permit for the second frequency, on 90.3. The new station signed on in 1990 and took all classical music programming from 89.5, as well as the WHRO-FM call letters. NPR programming remained on 89.5 under new calls, WHRV.[6]

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  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHRO-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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  6. ^ 2010 annual report