WEKU


WEKU is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station in Richmond, Kentucky. It is a charter member of National Public Radio and it is owned by Eastern Kentucky University, broadcasting a news, talk and information format.
WEKU is a list of [broadcast station classes#FM|Class C1] station. It has an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off Igo Road near Interstate [75 in Kentucky|Interstate 75]. The signal covers northern, central and eastern Kentucky, including nearby Lexington. Programming is also heard on several Broadcast [relay station#Satellite stations|satellite stations] and FM translators.

Satellites and translators

WEKU operates five full-power satellite stations and five low-power FM translator stations. Their combined footprint covers nearly half of the Commonwealth. In December 2024, WEKU added its 10th transmitter, WEKM 88.1 FM serving Maysville, Kentucky.