WZIP
WZIP (88.1 FM) is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Akron, Ohio, carrying a college radio–programmed rhythmic CHR format known as "Z88". Owned by the University of Akron, the station serves the Akron metro area. WZIP's studios are located on the University of Akron campus, while the station transmitter resides in Copley Township. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WZIP is available online.
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| City | Akron, Ohio |
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| Broadcast area | Akron metro area |
| Frequency | 88.1 MHz |
| Branding | Z88 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic CHR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | University of Akron (University of Akron) |
| History | |
First air date | December 10, 1962 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | "Akron Zips" |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 66613 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 7,500 watts |
| HAAT | 250 meters (820 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°04′58.00″N 81°38′2.00″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | Profile LMS |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wzip |
History
WZIP first began broadcasting as WAUP on December 16, 1962.[1] On June 5, 1989, the station callsign was changed to WZIP-FM; the callsign was selected to reflect the University's mascot (the "Akron Zips"); less than a year later, on October 17, 1989, the station dropped the "-FM" suffix, thereby adopting the WZIP callsign still in use today.[2]
Current programming
On weekdays, University of Akron students host music shifts. On weekends, WZIP airs various other programming, including news, sports talk, public affairs and now an Esports segment.[3]
References
External links
- WZIP in the FCC FM station database
- WZIP on Radio-Locator
- WZIP in Nielsen Audio's FM station database