WICR
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WICR Indianapolis
, Indiana
, is a 5,000 watt, Class B public radio station at the University of Indianapolis
that broadcasts to listeners in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
WICR began broadcasting in 1962 with ten watts of power. Today, the station offers a wide variety of public radio programming that reaches across central Indiana. In 2004, the station began broadcasting in HD Radio
. It also streams its programming from the station website. WICR is a student run radio station overseen by the student management members and full time faculty members. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site.
The station is licensed to the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees.
, to parts of Columbus
, Muncie
and West Lafayette
, and in some parts of Marion, Indiana
.
, a separate non-profit, is under contract to provide classical music programming. The station also features a variety of locally produced music, arts, and community programs, as well as nationally syndicated programs. WICR broadcasts all University of Indianapolis football and basketball games either on 88.7 fm or on wicronline.org
. During the fall, WICR has a large presence at Indy Jazz Fest
, an annual festival held in Indianapolis
. WICR also participates in various other jazz festivals and concerts held around the city during the summer.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, is a 5,000 watt, Class B public radio station at the University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
The University of Indianapolis is a university located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The shortened name it uses is UIndy...
that broadcasts to listeners in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
WICR began broadcasting in 1962 with ten watts of power. Today, the station offers a wide variety of public radio programming that reaches across central Indiana. In 2004, the station began broadcasting in HD Radio
HD Radio
HD Radio, which originally stood for "Hybrid Digital", is the trademark for iBiquity's in-band on-channel digital radio technology used by AM and FM radio stations to transmit audio and data via a digital signal in conjunction with their analog signals...
. It also streams its programming from the station website. WICR is a student run radio station overseen by the student management members and full time faculty members. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site.
The station is licensed to the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees.
Signal coverage
The station's main signal extends from northern Monroe CountyMonroe County, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 137,974 people, 46,898 households, and 24,715 families residing in the county. The population density was 306 people per square mile . There were 50,846 housing units at an average density of 129 per square mile...
, to parts of Columbus
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census, and the current mayor is Fred Armstrong. Located approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th largest...
, Muncie
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
and West Lafayette
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
, and in some parts of Marion, Indiana
Marion, Indiana
Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,948 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Grant County...
.
Programming
WICR is primarily run by University of Indianapolis students, who provide jazz and arts programming. The Fine Arts Society of IndianapolisThe Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, is a not-for-profit organization that produces and broadcasts classical music radio programs on WICR, WICR -HD 2 and online ....
, a separate non-profit, is under contract to provide classical music programming. The station also features a variety of locally produced music, arts, and community programs, as well as nationally syndicated programs. WICR broadcasts all University of Indianapolis football and basketball games either on 88.7 fm or on wicronline.org
Events
WICR is involved in a number of events throughout the year. During the fall and spring WICR conducts a listener fund drive to raise money for events. In the spring WICR also hosts a jazz festival on the campus of the University of IndianapolisUniversity of Indianapolis
The University of Indianapolis is a university located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The shortened name it uses is UIndy...
. During the fall, WICR has a large presence at Indy Jazz Fest
Indy Jazz Fest
The Indy Jazz Fest is an annual jazz festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. It first took place on June 17, 1999. It was created by a consortium of Downtown Indianapolis hospitality, civic and business interests as a way to spotlight Indianapolis' rich jazz heritage through an annual event...
, an annual festival held in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. WICR also participates in various other jazz festivals and concerts held around the city during the summer.