WRSE

Infobox Radio station
name = WRSE-FM


city = Elmhurst, Illinois
area = DuPage County, Illinois
branding = WRSE-FM, Elmhurst
slogan = Rock Alternative For All Ages
airdate = 1964
frequency = 88.7 (mHz)
format = Rock/Metal/Hip-Hop/Oldies
power = 235 watts TPO
erp = 320 watts
haat = 29.0 meters
class = A
facility_id = 4299
coordinates = coord|41|53|46.00|N| 87|56|45.00|W|region:GB_type:city
callsign_meaning = Wired Radio Station Elmhurst "(reflecting early years as a carrier-current station"
former_callsigns = WRS
owner = Elmhurst College
licensee = Board of Trustees
sister_stations =
webcast = www.wrse.com
website = www.wrse.com
affiliations = Intercollegiate Broadcasting System

WRSE is a college radio station in Elmhurst, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.

Mission

WRSE strives to entertain and inform the Elmhurst College community, plus eastern and central DuPage County, with student-run non-commercial music and talk programs. Student staff members are afforded an opportunity to learn about and practice broadcasting.

History

* 1947 - WRS begins as a carrier current station organized by communication vets returning from WWII.

* 1964 - WRSE-FM begins licensed broadcast operation at 88.7mHz with 10 watts.

* 1986 - WRSE boosts power to 100 watts with a directional pattern.

* 2002 - WRSE begins 24/7/365 operation with addition of computerized music automation system.

* 2004 - WRSE begins live web stream.

* 2008 – WRSE boosts power to 320 watts with a directional pattern.

External links

* [http://wrse.com WRSE Website]
*fmq|WRSE
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* [http://gallery.bostonradio.org/2004-10/ord-oct-9/100-02441-med.html Photo of: WRSE tower & previous antenna at sunset]