WRYU

WRYU
Broadcast areaWashington and Ozaukee Counties
Frequency1470 kHz
BrandingWRYU 101.3
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • David Magnum
  • (Magnum Communications, Inc.)
WMBZ
History
First air date
November 1950 (1950-11)
Former call signs
  • WPJM (1950)
  • WBKV (1950–2016)
  • WIBD (2016–2024)
Call sign meaning
"We Rock You"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71541
ClassB
Power2,500 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°22′14.00″N 88°9′58.00″W / 43.3705556°N 88.1661111°W / 43.3705556; -88.1661111
Translator(s)
  • 93.9 W230DJ (Cedarburg)
  • 101.3 W267CL (West Bend)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiterockwryu.com

WRYU (1470 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to West Bend, Wisconsin, and covering Milwaukee's northern suburbs. The station is owned by David Magnum, through licensee Magnum Communications, Inc., and features a classic rock format. The radio studios and offices are on South Main Street in West Bend. WRYU carries the syndicated program John Tesh - Intelligence for Your Life.

WRYU is a Class B AM station powered at 2,500 watts. To protect other stations on 1470 AM from interference, it uses a directional antenna with a four-tower array. The signal covers Washington and Ozaukee Counties. The transmitter is on Hron Road in West Bend. Programming is also heard on FM translators W230DJ at 93.9 MHz and W267CL at 101.3 MHz.