WVMM is Messiah University's student-operated radio station, located at 90.7 MHz FM. The station is known by its listeners as "The Pulse". Messiah College had a radio station from 1970–1983. On October 6, 1989, WVMM was resumed, this time as an over-the-air FM radio station. Prior to that, it was heard only on campus. WVMM now operates at 100 watts, and can be heard throughout the Harrisburg area.

WVMM
Broadcast areaGrantham, Pennsylvania/Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Frequency90.7 MHz
BrandingThe Pulse
Programming
FormatCollege radio
Ownership
OwnerMessiah University
History
First air date
October 6, 1989 (1989-10-06)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID41312
ERP100 Watts
HAAT50 meters (160 ft)
Links
Public license information
Websitehttp://pulse.messiah.edu/pulseradio/

Programming

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WVMM maintains an eclectic mix of programming, ranging from the primary format of indie/college rock to bluegrass, Latin, hardcore, hip hop, jazz, world, and electronica. The station also airs the BBC World Service weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., as well as sports/entertainment programming from the BBC at certain weekend times, and other current events/issues programming during the week.

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40°09′36″N 76°58′59″W / 40.160°N 76.983°W / 40.160; -76.983

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVMM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.