WGTE (FM)

WGTE (FM) is a public radio station licensed to Toledo, Ohio, serving the Toledo metropolitan area and Northwest Ohio. The station is owned by Toledo Public Schools and is a sister station to WGTE-TV, a PBS member station. WGTE (FM) is a member of NPR and Public Radio International, broadcasting a mix of news, talk radio, and classical music programming from NPR, Public Radio International, and American Public Media. The station also airs programming from BBC Radio, CBC Radio, and Deutsche Welle.

● History

The history of WGTE (FM) dates back to 1978, when the station first began broadcasting as a non-commercial educational radio station. Over the years, the station has undergone several changes in its programming and format, including the addition of NPR and Public Radio International programming in the 1980s. In the 1990s, the station began to focus more on news and talk radio programming, with shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered from NPR, as well as The World from Public Radio International and BBC Radio. The station has also aired programming from CBC Radio, Deutsche Welle, and Radio France Internationale, among others. WGTE (FM) has been recognized for its programming with awards from Ohio State University, University of Toledo, and the Toledo Blade.

● Programming

The programming on WGTE (FM) includes a mix of news, talk radio, and classical music shows from NPR, Public Radio International, and American Public Media. The station airs shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition from NPR, as well as The World from Public Radio International and BBC Radio. The station also broadcasts classical music programming from American Public Media, including Performance Today and Pipedreams. In addition, the station airs programming from CBC Radio, Deutsche Welle, and Radio France Internationale, among others. WGTE (FM) also produces its own local programming, including shows like The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor and The Loop, which focus on Toledo, Ohio and Northwest Ohio issues and events. The station has also partnered with University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and Toledo Museum of Art to produce programming on topics like science, technology, and arts.

● Technical information

WGTE (FM) broadcasts on a frequency of 91.3 MHz and has an effective radiated power of 45,000 watts. The station's transmitter is located in Toledo, Ohio, and its signal covers the Toledo metropolitan area and Northwest Ohio. The station is also available online through its website and through mobile apps like TuneIn and iHeartRadio. WGTE (FM) is a member of the Ohio Association of Broadcasters and the National Association of Broadcasters. The station has also been recognized for its technical quality with awards from Society of Broadcast Engineers and National Association of Broadcasters.

● Awards and recognition

WGTE (FM) has received numerous awards and recognition for its programming and community service. The station has been recognized with awards from Ohio State University, University of Toledo, and the Toledo Blade, among others. The station has also been awarded grants from National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Toledo Community Foundation. In addition, the station has been recognized for its technical quality with awards from Society of Broadcast Engineers and National Association of Broadcasters. WGTE (FM) has also been named a PBS Station of the Year and has received awards from NPR and Public Radio International for its programming and community service. The station has also partnered with Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Opera, and Toledo Museum of Art to produce programming and events that promote the arts and culture in Toledo, Ohio and Northwest Ohio. Category:Radio stations in Ohio