WUSP (AM)

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WUSP / WRCK

WUSP: Utica, New York WRCK: Remsen, New York
Broadcast area	Central New York Region
Frequency	WUSP: 1550 kHz WRCK: 1480 kHz
Branding	95.5 The Heat
Programming
Format	Urban Contemporary - Hip hop music
Ownership
Owner	Utica Phoenix (Phoenix Radio, Inc.)
History
First air date	WUSP: 1962; 62 years ago (1962) (as WBVM) WRCK: 1958; 66 years ago (1958) (as WREM)
Former call signs	WUSP: WBVM (1962–1980) WUTQ (1980–2012) WRCK: WREM (1958–1966) WADR (1966–2012)
Call sign meaning	WUSP: Formerly a Utica-based sports radio station WRCK: Rock music for former pre-2008 format of WKVU
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	WUSP: 4680 WRCK: 466
Class	WUSP: D WRCK: D
Power	WUSP: 1,000 watts day 3 watts nights WRCK: 5,000 watts days only
Transmitter coordinates	WUSP: 43°6′48″N 75°15′25″W / 43.11333°N 75.25694°W / 43.11333; -75.25694 (WUSP) WRCK: 43°19′31″N 75°10′29″W / 43.32528°N 75.17472°W / 43.32528; -75.17472 (WRCK)
Translator(s)	95.5 MHz - W238CA (Utica, relays WUSP) 94.1 MHz - W231DZ (Remsen, relays WRCK)
Links
Public license information	/ WRCK Public file WUSP: 4680 WRCK: 466 LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	955theheat.com

WUSP (1550 kHz) is an AM radio station in Utica, New York. Programming is simulcast on WRCK 1480 kHz in Remsen, New York. Two FM translators also carry the programming, 95.5 MHz W238CA in Utica, relaying WUSP, and 94.1 MHz W231DZ Remsen, relaying WRCK. The stations are owned by the Utica Phoenix, a local alternative newspaper, and air an urban contemporary - hip hop music radio format.

WUSP has been silent for approximately two years yet its 95.5 FM translator continues transmitting programming.