WRUS
WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.[3] WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.[3]
| Broadcast area | Bowling Green Hopkinsville |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 610 kHz |
| Branding | WRUS 104.9 610 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Logan Radio Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | August 28, 1953[1] |
Former frequencies | 800 kHz (1953–1957)[2] |
Call sign meaning | Russellville |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73971 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,800 watts (day) 59 watts (night) |
| Translator(s) | W285GB (104.9 MHz, Russellville) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.wrusradio.com |
History
WRUS began broadcasting on August 28, 1953.[1][4] Under original ownership by South Kentucky Broadcasters, with Roth Hook as president,[5]: 143 the station originally broadcast at 800 kilohertz for its first four years on the air. In 1957, its frequency was changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today.[2]
The station launched WRUS-FM (101.1 MHz, now WUBT) in March 1965 to simulcast its AM signal. This simulcast lasted until 1974, when the FM begain airing its Top 40 format as WAKQ.[5]: 143 WRUS's AM programming wouldn't become available on FM again until low-power translator W285GB was launched in the 2010s.
FM translator
WRUS also broadcasts on an FM translator in order to provide improved sound and better nighttime coverage.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W285GB | 104.9 FM | Russellville, Kentucky | 201335 | 235 | 195 m (640 ft) | D | LMS |
Programming
The station features morning show host Chris McGinnis. Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, continued to host the local Call-in show "Feedback" each weekday from 9a-10a until his 2022 retirement. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958.[6] Midday host is Lucas Celsor. Afternoon host is Myla Porter.
WRUS airs a full service format with news, classic country, and oldies music throughout the day. WRUS also broadcasts many of the football and basketball games of Russellville High School and Logan County High School.
References
- Broadcasting and Cablecasting Yearbook (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. September 7, 2018 [1982]. p. C-98.
- History Cards for WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- AM Query Results: WRUS, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "WRUS Opens at Russellville". Kentucky New Era. August 28, 1953. pp. 2, 3 – via Google Books.
- Nash, Francis M. (1995). Towers Over Kentucky: A History of Radio and TV in the Bluegrass State (PDF). Lexington, Kentucky: Host Communications. ISBN 9781879688933 – via World Radio History.
- Watts, Alan (February 20, 2024). "Hall Of Fame WRUS Broadcaster Don Neagle Passes Away". WKDZ-FM. Cadiz, Kentucky. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
External links
- WRUS in the FCC AM station database
- WRUS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W285GB in the FCC FM station database
- W285GB at FCCdata.org