WAYO-LP (104.3 FM) is a listener-supported community low-power radio station based in Rochester, New York.

WAYO-LP
Broadcast areaRochester
Frequency104.3 MHz FM
BrandingWAYO
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatFreeform
Ownership
OwnerMulti-Use Community Cultural Center
History
First air date
January 4, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-04)
Call sign meaning
WAY Out
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID192365
ClassL1
ERP39 watts
HAAT45 meters
Transmitter coordinates
43°9′35.00″N 77°34′44.00″W / 43.1597222°N 77.5788889°W / 43.1597222; -77.5788889
Links
Public license information
LMS
Webcastlisten live
Websitewayofm.org

WAYO's studios are located in the Fedder Industrial Park on East Main Street in Rochester and the station broadcasts from a tower on the building's roof formerly used by WJZR during that station's time in the market.[2][3]

History

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After raising startup costs for the station via Indiegogo and later underwriting, online broadcasting began on November 30, 2015. The launch of FM radio broadcasting began on January 4, 2016.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAYO-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Site of the Week 4/9/2021: WAYO-LP, Rochester NY". Fybush.com. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. ^ "Site of the Week 5/26/2023: The (Re-)Birth of a Station". Fybush.com. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  4. ^ Feltner, Kerry (2016-01-04). "WAYO launches on-air broadcasting | Rochester Business Journal". Retrieved 2023-07-25.