WRES-LP facts for kids
| Broadcast area | Western North Carolina |
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| Frequency | 100.7 FM |
| Branding | WRES 100.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban Variety |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Empowerment Resource Center of Asheville & Buncombe Co. Inc. |
| History | |
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First air date
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2004 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 135084 |
| Class | L1 |
| ERP | 94 watts |
| HAAT | 30.7 meters (101 ft) |
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Transmitter coordinates
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type:city 35°35′48.00″N 82°33′18.00″W / 35.5966667°N 82.5550000°W |
WRES-LP (100.7 FM) is a unique radio station located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a non-commercial station, which means it doesn't play commercials like many other radio stations. WRES-LP is a low-power FM (LPFM) station, meaning it broadcasts with less power than bigger stations.
This station plays a mix of music including Urban Contemporary, Jazz, and Gospel. It also shares important news and information. WRES-LP focuses on serving the African-American community in the Asheville area. The station is officially allowed to broadcast by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It uses an effective radiated power (ERP) of 94 watts.
The Story of WRES-LP
WRES-LP first started broadcasting on August 26, 2004. The station is owned by a group called the Empowerment Resource Center of Asheville & Buncombe Co. Inc. This organization helps run the station and its programs.
