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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = WQED-FM |
| name = WQED-FM |
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| logo = |
| logo = WQED Logo.svg |
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| logo_alt = WQED-FM 89.3 |
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| city = [[Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] |
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| area = [[Pittsburgh metropolitan area]] |
| area = [[Pittsburgh metropolitan area]] |
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| branding = Classical WQED-FM 89.3 |
| branding = Classical WQED-FM 89.3 |
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| frequency = 89.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}} |
| frequency = 89.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}} |
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| repeater = [[WQED-FM#Simulcast|See § Simulcast]] |
| repeater = [[WQED-FM#Simulcast|See § Simulcast]] |
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| format = |
| format = [[European classical music|Classical]] |
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| subchannels = {{ubl|HD1: WQED-FM analog|HD2: [[European classical music|Classical]] "Pittsburgh Concert Channel"}} |
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⚫ | | erp = {{ubl|28,000 [[watt]]s (analog)|1,120 watts (digital)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1506065&Service=FD&Form_id=335&Facility_id=54002 |title=FCC 335-FM Digital Notification [WQED] |date=June 29, 2012 |website=fcc.gov |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] |access-date=July 3, 2019}}</ref>}} |
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⚫ | | erp = 28,000 [[watt]]s (analog) |
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| haat = {{Convert|199|m|ft|sp=us}} |
| haat = {{Convert|199|m|ft|sp=us}} |
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| class = B |
| class = B |
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| facility_id = 54002 |
| facility_id = 54002 |
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| licensing_authority = [[FCC]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|40|26|46.2|N|79|57|50.2|W|type:landmark_region:US-PA_source:FCC|name=WQED-FM|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|40|26|46.2|N|79|57|50.2|W|type:landmark_region:US-PA_source:FCC|name=WQED-FM|display=inline,title}} |
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| callsign_meaning = |
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| owner = WQED Multimedia |
| owner = [[WQED Multimedia]] |
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| sister_stations = '''TV:''' [[WQED (TV)|WQED]] |
| sister_stations = '''TV:''' [[WQED (TV)|WQED]] |
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| webcast = [https://www.wqed.org/fm/player/main Listen Live] |
| webcast = [https://www.wqed.org/fm/player/main Listen Live]<br>[https://www.wqed.org/fm/player/pcc Listen Live (HD2)] |
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| website = [https://www.wqed.org/fm wqed.org/fm/] |
| website = [https://www.wqed.org/fm wqed.org/fm/] |
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'''WQED-FM''' (89.3 [[ |
'''WQED-FM''' (89.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[non-commercial]], [[public broadcasting|public]] [[radio broadcasting|radio station]] licensed to serve [[Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. The station is owned by [[WQED Multimedia]], and broadcasts a [[European classical music|classical]] format. It is a sister station to the Pittsburgh area's [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] member station, [[WQED (TV)]]. Both stations broadcast from a shared tower located on the main campus of the [[University of Pittsburgh]] at ({{coord|40|26|46.0|N|79|57|50.0|W|name=Pittsburgh}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WQED |title=FM Query Results for WQED-FM |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] |access-date=April 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=WQED |title=TV Query Results for WQED-TV |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] |access-date=April 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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WQED-FM annually produces a 26-week series of [[Pittsburgh Symphony]] broadcasts for distribution via Public Radio International. |
WQED-FM annually produces a 26-week series of [[Pittsburgh Symphony]] broadcasts for distribution via Public Radio International. |
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WQED-FM uses [[HD Radio]], and broadcasts archived concert performances by local performance groups on its HD2 subchannel.<ref name="History">{{cite web |url=https://www.wqed.org/about/history |title=History [WQED] |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=wqed.org |access-date= |
WQED-FM uses [[HD Radio]], and broadcasts archived concert performances by local performance groups on its HD2 subchannel.<ref name="History">{{cite web |url=https://www.wqed.org/about/history |title=History [WQED] |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=wqed.org |access-date=April 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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WQED-FM is Local Primary Emergency Alert System Station 2 for the Pittsburgh Extended area. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The station began broadcasting on January 25, 1973<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wqed.org/press/50th_anniversary4.shtml |title= |
The station began broadcasting on January 25, 1973,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wqed.org/press/50th_anniversary4.shtml |title=WQED Pittsburgh: Media-Only Press Room |access-date=January 22, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929093528/http://www.wqed.org/press/50th_anniversary4.shtml |archive-date=September 29, 2012 }}</ref> and began using [[HD Radio]] in January 2006. HD2 programming began in 2012.<ref name="History"/> |
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==Simulcast== |
==Simulcast== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*{{Official website|https://www.wqed.org/fm|WQED-FM official website}} |
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*{{FM station data|WQED}} |
*{{FM station data|54002|WQED-FM}} |
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*{{FM station data|WQEJ}} |
*{{FM station data|54003|WQEJ}} |
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{{Pittsburgh Radio}} |
{{Pittsburgh Radio}} |
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{{Johnstown Radio}} |
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{{NPR Pennsylvania}} |
{{NPR Pennsylvania}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1973]] |
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[[Category:1973 establishments in Pennsylvania]] |
[[Category:1973 establishments in Pennsylvania]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:44, 7 July 2024
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Broadcast area | Pittsburgh metropolitan area |
Frequency | 89.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Classical WQED-FM 89.3 |
Programmierung | |
Format | Classical |
Subchannels |
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Ownership | |
Owner | WQED Multimedia |
TV: WQED | |
History | |
First air date | January 25, 1973 |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 54002 |
Class | B |
ERP | |
HAAT | 199 meters (653 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°26′46.2″N 79°57′50.2″W / 40.446167°N 79.963944°W |
Repeater(s) | See § Simulcast |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
Website | wqed.org/fm/ |
WQED-FM (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial, public radio station licensed to serve Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by WQED Multimedia, and broadcasts a classical format. It is a sister station to the Pittsburgh area's PBS member station, WQED (TV). Both stations broadcast from a shared tower located on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh at (40°26′46.0″N 79°57′50.0″W / 40.446111°N 79.963889°W).[3][4]
WQED-FM annually produces a 26-week series of Pittsburgh Symphony broadcasts for distribution via Public Radio International.
WQED-FM uses HD Radio, and broadcasts archived concert performances by local performance groups on its HD2 subchannel.[5]
WQED-FM is Local Primary Emergency Alert System Station 2 for the Pittsburgh Extended area.
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting on January 25, 1973,[6] and began using HD Radio in January 2006. HD2 programming began in 2012.[5]
Simulcast
[edit]One full power station simulcasts the programming of WQED-FM:
Call sign | Frequency | City of license | Facility ID | ERP W |
Height m (ft) |
Class | Transmitter coordinates |
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WQEJ | 89.7 FM | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 54003 | 8,400 | 361 m (1,184 ft) | B | 40°22′17.3″N 78°58′55.1″W / 40.371472°N 78.981972°W |
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQED-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "FCC 335-FM Digital Notification [WQED]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "FM Query Results for WQED-FM". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "TV Query Results for WQED-TV". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "History [WQED]". wqed.org. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "WQED Pittsburgh: Media-Only Press Room". Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
External links
[edit]- WQED-FM official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 54002 (WQED-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQED-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 54003 (WQEJ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQEJ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database