WAMU 88.5 MHz

WAMU is a licensed FM station on 88.5 MHz in Washington, DC, licensed to BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. 47 kW ERP, 156 m HAAT. FCC data as of 2026-11-11.

Washington, DC. FM, class B.

Licensee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Facility ID
65399
Power
47 kW ERP, 156 m HAAT
ERP
47 kW
HAAT
156 m
Coordinates (NAD83)
38.93622, -77.09219
Tower (ASR)
1045309
State
District of Columbia

Also on this tower

  • WTOP-FM 103.5 MHz, FM, Washington, DC
  • WMMJ 102.3 MHz, FM, Bethesda, MD
  • WPFW 89.3 MHz, FM, Washington, DC

Quick answers

What frequency is WAMU on?
WAMU broadcasts on 88.5 MHz. It is a FM station.
Where is WAMU?
WAMU is licensed to Washington, District of Columbia. Its licensed transmitter site is at 38.93622, -77.09219 (NAD83), on registered tower ASR 1045309.
Who owns WAMU?
The FCC license for WAMU is held by BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
How powerful is WAMU?
WAMU is licensed for 47 kW effective radiated power (ERP) with its antenna 156 m above average terrain (HAAT).