WVMM is Messiah University's student-operated radio station, located at 90.7 MHz FM. The station is known by its listeners as "The Pulse". Messiah College had a radio station from 1970–1983. On October 6, 1989, WVMM was resumed, this time as an over-the-air FM radio station. Prior to that, it was heard only on campus. WVMM now operates at 100 watts, and can be heard throughout the Harrisburg area.
| Broadcast area | Grantham, Pennsylvania/Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 90.7 MHz |
| Branding | The Pulse |
| Programming | |
| Format | College radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Messiah University |
| History | |
First air date | October 6, 1989 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 41312 |
| ERP | 100 Watts |
| HAAT | 50 meters (160 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | http://pulse.messiah.edu/pulseradio/ |
Programming
editWVMM maintains an eclectic mix of programming, ranging from the primary format of indie/college rock to bluegrass, Latin, hardcore, hip hop, jazz, world, and electronica. The station also airs the BBC World Service weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., as well as sports/entertainment programming from the BBC at certain weekend times, and other current events/issues programming during the week.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 41312 (WVMM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WVMM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
40°09′36″N 76°58′59″W / 40.160°N 76.983°W
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVMM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.