- WUNH
Infobox Radio Station
name = WUNH
area =Durham, New Hampshire
branding = "WUNH 91.3 FM"
slogan =
airdate =
frequency = 91.3 (MHz)
format = Variety
erp = 1,450watt s horiz
6,000watt s vert
haat = 78meter s
class = A
facility_id = 69327
owner =University of New Hampshire
webcast = [http://www.wunh.org:8000/listen.pls Listen Live]
website = [http://www.wunh.org/ www.wunh.org]
callsign_meaning = W
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HampsireWUNH is a non-commercial
college radio station at theUniversity of New Hampshire , in Durham,New Hampshire . The station broadcastsalternative music , news,sports , and more to the community on 6000watt s. Located in the state with the firstpresidential primary , WUNH gets just about every single presidential candidate to stop by for interviews and appearances.History
Pre-1972
The first radio broadcasts from campus were agricultural programs sponsored by the
Cooperative Extension Services . These were broadcast live over telephone lines toWHEB inPortsmouth, New Hampshire . In1930 , aradio station was constructed on the third floor of Thompson Hall, the main administrative building, and students from the Speech and Drama Department formed the Mike and Dial Club (WMDR), producing live dramatic plays and a variety of other shows. In1952 , a new transmitter allowed the campus to send radio signals through electrical lines on campus andWMUR was born. In1958 , the station moved into the newly-constructed Memorial Union Building and in1962 successfully applied for anFM license for WUNH.1972 -1997 WUNH broadcast at 1750V/1750H watts
1980 Due to excellence in presidential coverage, WUNH receives an award.
1997 WUNH broadcasts at 6000V/1400H watts.
1997 WUNH receives College Station of the Year from
The Gavin Report .2004 -WUNH installed a 300 watt
digital transmitter forHD radio .External links
* [http://www.wunh.org/ Official website]
* [http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lon=-70.9406&lat=43.1564 Topo]
*FMQ|WUNH
*FML|WUNH
*FMARB|WUNHSee also
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