WYRU
Radio station in Red Springs, North Carolina, United States
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WYDU (1160 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a gospel format, licensed to Red Springs, North Carolina.
OwnerWEDU Broadcasting, Inc.
Former call signs
WTEL (1998-2000)WYRU (2000)
WTEL (2000-2001)
WYRU (2001-2003)
WTEL (2003-2014)
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| Frequency | 1160 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Gospel |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WEDU Broadcasting, Inc. |
| History | |
Former call signs | WTEL (1998-2000) WYRU (2000) WTEL (2000-2001) WYRU (2001-2003) WTEL (2003-2014) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 39240 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 250 watts night |
| Translator | 98.5 W253DC (Red Springs) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wydu1160.com |
History
In 1990, WYRU switched to a full-time gospel format with a mix of musical styles, after having played black gospel in the evenings.[1]
Two years after Carolina Radio Group executive director Gene Hanrahan came to work there, WYRU was doing so well that a new FM station, WLRD, was added.[2]
In 1997, Beasley Broadcasting purchased WYRU and WLRD from Lumbee Regional Development Association for about $1.2 million.[3]
