WICR

WICR

Indianapolis, Indiana
Broadcast area	Indianapolis metropolitan area
Frequency	88.7MHz(HD Radio)
Branding	The Diamond
Programming
Format	Classical musicandJazz
Subchannels	HD2: Jazz and Classical "The Mirror Image" HD3:Top 40 (CHR)"UIndy Radio"
Affiliations	Classical Music Indy American Public Media Public Radio Exchange
Ownership
Owner	University of Indianapolis
History
First air date	August 20, 1962(1962-08-20)
Call signmeaning	Indiana Central University Radio (from the school's original name)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	69115
Class	B
ERP	8,000watts
HAAT	209 meters (685 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	"The Diamond" Listen Live HD2:"The Mirror Image" Listen Live HD3:"UIndy Radio" Listen Live
Website	wicronline.org

WICR(88.7FM) is apublicradio stationinIndianapolis, Indiana.It is owned by theUniversity of Indianapolisand broadcasts a non-commercialjazzandclassical musicradio format.The license is held by the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees. On weekdays, classical music is heard from midnight to noon, while jazz is heard afternoons and evenings. On weekends, the station programs a mix of jazz, classical and other musical genres. Theradio studiosand offices are in Esch Hall on East Hanna Avenue.

WICR has aneffective radiated power(ERP) of 8,000watts.Thetransmitteris on Walnut Street near 79th Street, amid thetowersfor other Indianapolis-area FM and TV stations.WICR operates usingHD Radiotechnology. The HD-2digital subchannelis a reverse of the usual weekday programming, where jazz music plays overnight and in the morning, while classical music is heard afternoons and evenings. WICR also operates aTop 40 (CHR)station, WICR-HD3, known as UIndy Radio. In addition, the station streams its programming online.

History

On August 20, 1962(1962-08-20),the station firstsigned onthe air.Thecall signrepresents the original name of the school,IndianaCentral UniversityRadio. At first, WICR was powered at 10 watts, only able to cover the campus and a few adjacent neighborhoods. Dean Ransburg was the chairman of the school's radio committee and Phillip C. Roberts served as the general manager. In that era, Barbara Benn was a rare female program director. The station aired a mix of classical, jazz and educational programs as well as studentfree formrock shows.

Over time, the power was increased and WICR's transmitter was relocated to one of the highest points in Indianapolis. In 2004, the station began broadcasting usingHD Radiotechnology.WICR is a student-operated radio station overseen by full-time university faculty/staff as well as a student management team. Students enrolled in the Applied Radio course at the university are responsible for weekly shifts, producing shows, sports broadcasting, and updating the web site and social media.

Signal coverage

The station's main signal extends from northernMonroe County,to parts ofColumbus,MuncieandWest Lafayette,and in some parts ofMarion, Indiana.

Programming

WICR features classical music and jazz programming. The weekday schedule consists of classical music overnight and in the morning hours, with jazz in the afternoon and evening. University of Indianapolis students are on the air during the jazz programming. Classical music programming on the station is supplied by locally-based non-profitClassical Music Indyandnational syndicators.

The station also features locally-produced music, arts, and community programs, as well as sports. 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. Several weeks during the fall and spring, WICR conducts a listenerfundraising driveto help support the station's operations. In the spring, WICR also hosts a jazz festival on the University of Indianapolis campus. During the fall, WICR has a large presence atIndy 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.

External links

• WICR official website
• Classical Music Indy website
• Facility details for Facility ID 69115 (WICR)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
• WICRinNielsen Audio's FM station database