WHUR-FM

WHUR. Sounds like Washington

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Urban Adult Contemporary, R&B, Soul +5

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Frequency

96.3 FM

📖 About

WHUR-FM, branded as 96.3 WHUR, is a Washington, D.C.-based FM radio station owned and operated by Howard University. Broadcasting at 96.3 FM, WHUR serves the Washington metropolitan area with urban adult contemporary programming featuring R&B, soul, contemporary music, entertainment, news, public affairs, community programming and lifestyle content. The station has been broadcasting in the Washington region since 1971 and is the flagship station of the Howard University Radio Network. WHUR is also widely associated with the Quiet Storm format, a programming tradition that originated at the station in the 1970s. The station broadcasts on FM and HD Radio and provides a live online stream for listeners around the world.

📋 Details

brand:96.3 WHUR

owner:Howard University

operator:Howard University

call sign:WHUR-FM

facility id:65707

quiet storm:WHUR is historically associated with the Quiet Storm radio format, which originated at the station in the 1970s

request line:(833) 963-9487

service area:Washington metropolitan area and surrounding Mid-Atlantic region

broadcast type:FM, HD Radio, Online Streaming

hd programming:WHUR-FM operates additional HD Radio services, including the Quiet Storm format on HD2

station format:Urban Adult Contemporary

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flagship station:Flagship station of the Howard University Radio Network

online listening:Official live listening is available through WHUR's online player and website

station location:Washington, D.C.

broadcast history:WHUR has served the Washington, D.C. region since 1971

official branding:WHUR. Sounds like Washington

programming email:Programming@whur.com

programming focus:R&B, soul, contemporary urban music, entertainment, news, public affairs, community affairs and lifestyle programming

programming phone:(202) 806-3565

contact department:Programming

digital broadcasting:HD Radio

general station phone:(202) 806-3500

toll free request line:1-800-221-9487