WJSU-FM

Summary

WJSU-FM (88.5 FM) is a NPR member station in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, owned by Jackson State University.[1] Its studios are located separately from the main campus at the Mississippi e-Center at JSU, and its transmitter is atop JSU's administration building.

WJSU-FM
Frequency88.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingFM 88
Programming
FormatPublic radio; jazz
AffiliationsNPR, Public Radio Exchange
Ownership
OwnerJackson State University
History
First air date
1976 (1976)
Call sign meaning
Jackson State University
Technical information
Facility ID29700
ClassC3
ERP24,500 watts
HAAT61 meters (200 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
32°17′49″N 90°12′22″W / 32.297°N 90.206°W / 32.297; -90.206
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewjsu.org

The station carries primarily jazz-related programs,[1] with some NPR programming and local programs, plus R&B music on Saturday mornings and gospel music all day on Sundays.

HD Radio edit

WJSU offers HD Radio with the HD2 channel stunting with a rebroadcast of the main channel. The channel launched in August 2021 and was taken off the air temporarily due to technical difficulties. It is currently unclear what the HD2 channel will broadcast.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Lucas, Sherry (Feb 24, 2005). "Jackson jazz scene jamming at last". Clarion-Ledger. p. 15. ProQuest 277586242 – via ProQuest.

External links edit

  • WJSU official website
  • WJSU in the FCC FM station database
  • WJSU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database