WDET-FM

WDET-FM
Broadcast areaMetro Detroit
Frequency101.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding101.9 WDET
Programming
FormatPublic radio News and Talk
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Public Radio Exchange
American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerWayne State University
History
First air date
December 18, 1948; 75 years ago (1948-12-18)
Call sign meaning
Detroit
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71189
ClassB
ERP48,000 watts
HAAT169 meters (554 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°21′6″N 83°03′48″W / 42.35167°N 83.06333°W / 42.35167; -83.06333
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live player
Websitewdet.org

WDET-FM (101.9 MHz) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. It is owned by Wayne State University with its studios and transmitter in the Cass Corridor neighborhood.[2] WDET broadcasts shows from National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. The station is the primary provider of news involving the American automotive industry.[3] and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) named WDET the 2021 and 2022 Public Radio Station of the Year.

WDET-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 48,000 watts. It is licensed to broadcast using HD Radio technology.[4] WDET-FM's signal covers much of Southeast Michigan and part of Southwestern Ontario.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WDET-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WDET
  3. ^ "WDET-FM 101.9, Detroit". www.michiguide.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2000.
  4. ^ "Station Search Details".