WTMD

WTMD
Broadcast areaBaltimore metropolitan area
Frequency89.7 MHz
Branding89.7 WTMD
Programming
FormatAdult album alternative
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
February 12, 1976; 48 years ago (February 12, 1976)
Former call signs
WCVT (1976–1991)[1]
Call sign meaning
Where Towson Makes a Difference[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67461
ClassB1
ERP7,400 watts
HAAT122 metres (400 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.wtmd.org

WTMD (89.7 FM) is a non-commercial public radio station licensed to Towson, Maryland, and serving the Baltimore metropolitan area. It broadcasts an adult album alternative (AAA) radio format and is owned by Baltimore Public Media, along with NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1 FM. It holds periodic on-air fundraisers and seeks donations on its website.

WTMD has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 10,000 watts. It uses a directional antenna. The transmitter is on Olympic Place in Towson.[4] WTMD broadcasts using HD Radio technology.

  1. ^ "FCC History Cards for WTMD" (PDF).
  2. ^ Esslinger, Dean (2005). Towson University. Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 9780738541877.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTMD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WTMD