W248CF is an FM translator-style

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that is licensed to and serving

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History

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on March 21, 2016.W248CF Information at Radio-Locator.com
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Programming

Music played on W248CF includes symphonies, including those of the New York Philharmonic, the Dallas and Chicago Symphinies, and Metropolitan Opera. Content is provided through Public Radio Exchange. The station is also the area's local affiliate of the WFMT Radio Network.

References

External links

WKU Public Radio website

WKU Classical 97.5 Schedule
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