WICR
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| Broadcast area | Indianapolis metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 88.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | The Diamond |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classical music and jazz |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | University of Indianapolis |
| History | |
First air date | August 20, 1962 |
Call sign meaning | Indiana Central University Radio (from the school's original name) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 69115 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 8,000 watts |
| HAAT | 209 meters (686 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°53′38″N 86°12′22″W / 39.894°N 86.206°W |
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| Website | wicronline.org |
WICR (88.7 FM) is a noncommercial educational radio station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Owned by the University of Indianapolis via the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees, it broadcasts a mixed jazz and classical music format: on weekdays, classical music is heard from midnight to noon, while jazz is heard afternoons and evenings. On weekends, the station programs a mix of jazz, classical and other musical genres. The studios and offices are located in Esch Hall on East Hanna Avenue.
WICR's transmitter is on Walnut Street near 79th Street. WICR also broadcasts in HD Radio: the second digital subchannel is a reverse of the usual weekday programming, with jazz in overnights and mornings, and classical in afternoons and evenings. The third subchannel carries a contemporary hits format. In addition, the station streams its programming online.