WNPR

WNPR
The headquarters of WNPR and CPTV in Hartford, Connecticut
Broadcast area
Frequency90.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingConnecticut Public Radio
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Format
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerConnecticut Public Broadcasting
Connecticut Public Television
History
First air date
June 12, 1978 (1978-06-12)
Former call signs
  • WPBH (1978–1984)
  • WPKT (1984–2011)
Call sign meaning
"Norwich Public Radio"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID13627
ClassB
ERP18,500 watts
HAAT251 meters (823 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°33′42.3″N 72°50′39.3″W / 41.561750°N 72.844250°W / 41.561750; -72.844250
TranslatorSee § Translators
RepeaterSee § Repeaters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.ctpublic.org

Connecticut Public Radio, commonly known as WNPR, is a network of public radio stations in the state of Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and eastern Long Island, affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR). It is owned by Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, which also owns Connecticut Public Television (CPTV).

The radio network airs primarily news and talk from NPR along with several locally produced programs. It is headquartered with CPTV in Hartford, and operates an additional studio in New Haven.