WSUP

Radio station


name = WSUP
branding = The Evolution 91FM
slogan = Your Only Alternative
airdate = 1964
frequency = 90.5 MHz
area = Platteville, WI
format = Punk, Alternative rock
owner = University of Wisconsin System

WSUP 91FM is a university-run radio station located in Platteville, Wisconsin. It is run by an all volunteer student body at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

WSUP is the oldest student-operated radio station in Wisconsin, originating in 1964, when the university was Wisconsin State University-Platteville (hence the call letters). The station is licensed to the Wisconsin State Board of Regents and is administered by the University of Wisconsin System.

WSUP operates on an assigned frequency of 90.5 MHz with an effective radiating power of 1,000 watts. Studios and transmitter for WSUP are located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

The Mission of WSUP is two-fold, as identified by the Board of Regents. To provide a valuable on-site practicum for university instruction through practical experience to students; and, To act in a service and outreach capacity for the university to the campus community and to the city of license.

On February 1st, 2006 WSUP launched a live web stream of their programming.

External links

* [http://www.wsup.org WSUP Official Website]
* [http://www.wsup.org/board/ WSUP Official Forums]
* [http://www.wsup.org/stream.php WSUP Official Live Stream]