WWVR

WWVR (98.5 FM, "The River") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Paris, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, areas. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.^[2]

Broadcast areaTerre Haute, Indiana

Frequency98.5 MHz

Branding98.5 The River

FormatClassic rock

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WWVR

Paris, Illinois United States
Broadcast area	Terre Haute, Indiana
Frequency	98.5 MHz
Branding	98.5 The River
Programming
Format	Classic rock
Affiliations	Indianapolis Colts Radio Network
Ownership
Owner	Midwest Communications (Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Sister stations	WBOW WMGI WTHI-FM
History
First air date	1952 (1952) (as WPRS-FM at 98.3)
Former call signs	WPRS-FM (1952–1974) WACF (1974–2006) WINH (2006–2009) WIBQ (2009–2014) WBOW (2014–2017)
Former frequencies	98.3 MHz (1952–1974)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	51153
Class	B1
ERP	11,500 watts
HAAT	145 meters (476 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	39°27′28.3″N 87°28′50.4″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	985theriver.com

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