Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What does Whro stand for?
- 2 Is WHRO non profit?
- 3 What Radio station is NPR in Hampton Roads?
- 4 How do I use my Whro passport?
- 5 What does NPR stand for?
- 6 Where is Whrv?
- 7 How much does PBS passport cost?
- 8 How do I watch Whro passport?
- 9 What is the history of Public Radio in Hampton Roads?
- 10 What happened to WHRO-FM?
What does Whro stand for?
WHRO-TV
| Hampton–Norfolk, Virginia United States | |
|---|---|
| Call sign meaning | Dual meaning: *HomeRoom One (reflects roots in instructional programming) *Hampton ROads |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25932 |
Is WHRO non profit?
WHRO Public Media is a non-profit public media enterprise known for its public service mission. WHRO Public Media is the only public broadcasting station in the United States owned by a collaboration of 21 local public school districts.
What station is NPR in Virginia?
WMRA
WMRA is a Public Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is the NPR member station for the central Shenandoah Valley….WMRA.
| Broadcast area | Central Shenandoah Valley |
| Frequency | 90.7 MHz |
| Branding | WMRA |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Format | Public Radio |
What Radio station is NPR in Hampton Roads?
WHRV
for WEHC 90.7. WHRV brings the world to Hampton Roads, with the latest local, state, national and international perspectives—through programming from NPR, and PRI, and the BBC overnight. The station is licensed to the Hampton Roads Telecommunications Assn.
How do I use my Whro passport?
If you donated online or over the phone at the $60 level (or $5 monthly), you will receive two emails. One will confirm your gift. You will also receive an email with the subject line “Your WHRO Passport is Ready to be activated!” at the email address you entered when making your donation.
Who owns NPR?
National Public Radio, Inc.
The organization’s flagship shows are two drive-time news broadcasts: Morning Edition and the afternoon All Things Considered, both carried by most NPR member stations, and among the most popular radio programs in the country….NPR.
| Type | Public radio network |
|---|---|
| Parent | National Public Radio, Inc. |
| Key people | John Lansing (CEO) |
What does NPR stand for?
National Public Radio
National Public Radio/Full name
National Public Radio (NPR), the public radio network of the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., NPR offers a broad range of high-quality news and cultural programming to hundreds of local public radio stations.
Where is Whrv?
Norfolk, Virginia
WHRV is a Public Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. It is the flagship National Public Radio member station for Hampton Roads, and is a sister station to the area’s PBS member, WHRO-TV.
What is NPR radio frequency?
California NPR Member Stations
| Station | City | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| KCRI-FM | Indio | 89.3 |
| KKJZ-FM | Long Beach | 88.1 |
| KUSC-FM | Los Angeles | 91.5 |
| KNSQ-FM | Mt. Shasta | 88.1 |
How much does PBS passport cost?
Typically, the PBS Passport member benefit requires a station donation of at least $60 a year, or $5 Sustainer/Ongoing-monthly gifts. Keep in mind that this donation requirement may vary from station to station. Please refer to your station’s website for service eligibility requirements.
How do I watch Whro passport?
Watch right here on WHRO Media Player, via the WHRO iOS and Android apps, or on the PBS Video App. To learn more about WHRO Passport, please visit our FAQ. For help getting started, contact us at 1-757-889-9310 or [email protected].
What happened to WHRV?
WHRV broadcasts in the HD Radio (hybrid) format. The station first signed on in 1973 as WTGM, owned by the Virginia Cultural Foundation. Within only two years, however, the station ran into severe financial straits, forcing HRETA (then known as the Hampton Roads Educational Television Association) to step in and rescue the station.
What is the history of Public Radio in Hampton Roads?
In 1975, the Virginia Cultural Foundation transferred the license of radio station 89.5 FM to HRETA, and public radio in Hampton Roads was born. It was so successful that by 1983, WHRO was exploring the acquisition of a second station – which was launched in 1991. The 89.5 frequency became WHRV, and the new 90.3 was assigned the WHRO call letters.
What happened to WHRO-FM?
On September 21, 1990, 90.3 signed on as a full-time classical music station, taking the WHRO-FM call letters. NPR programming remained on 89.5 under new call letters, WHRV. WHRV’s HD Radio Channels on a SPARC Radio with PSD. WHRV operates a number of full-powered repeater stations to serve portions of the Eastern Shore and Southside Virginia .
Why did HRETA change its name to WHRO-FM?
HRETA changed the calls to WHRO-FM in 1978 to match the television station. In the early 1980s, a feasibility study indicated that a second public radio station could be viable. However, it was not until 1988 that HRETA won a second noncommercial license, on 90.3.