WUNH

Infobox Radio Station
name = WUNH
area = Durham, New Hampshire
branding = "WUNH 91.3 FM"
slogan =
airdate =
frequency = 91.3 (MHz)
format = Variety
erp = 1,450 watts horiz
6,000 watts vert
haat = 78 meters
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
University
New
Hampsire

WUNH is a non-commercial college radio station at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, New Hampshire. The station broadcasts alternative music, news, sports, and more to the community on 6000 watts. Located in the state with the first presidential 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 to WHEB in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1930, a radio 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. In 1952, a new transmitter allowed the campus to send radio signals through electrical lines on campus and WMUR was born. In 1958, the station moved into the newly-constructed Memorial Union Building and in 1962 successfully applied for an FM 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 for HD 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|WUNH

See also

*Return to the Pit