WUSP (AM)
WUSP (1550 kHz) is an AM radio station in Utica, New York. Programming is simulcast on WRCK 1480 kHz in Remsen, New York. Two FM translators also carry the programming, 95.5 MHz W238CA in Utica, relaying WUSP, and 94.1 MHz W231DZ Remsen, relaying WRCK. The stations are owned by the Utica Phoenix, a local alternative newspaper, and air an urban contemporary - hip hop music radio format.
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| Broadcast area | Central New York Region |
| Frequency | WUSP: 1550 kHz WRCK: 1480 kHz |
| Branding | 95.5 The Heat |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban Contemporary - Hip hop music |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | WUSP: 1962 (as WBVM) WRCK: 1958 (as WREM) |
Former call signs | WUSP: WBVM (1962–1980) WUTQ (1980–2012) WRCK: WREM (1958–1966) WADR (1966–2012) |
Call sign meaning | WUSP: Formerly a Utica-based sports radio station WRCK: Rock music for former pre-2008 format of WKVU |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | WUSP: 4680 WRCK: 466 |
| Class | WUSP: D WRCK: D |
| Power | WUSP: 1,000 watts day 3 watts nights WRCK: 5,000 watts days only |
Transmitter coordinates | WUSP: 43°6′48″N 75°15′25″W WRCK: 43°19′31″N 75°10′29″W |
| Translator(s) | 95.5 MHz - W238CA (Utica, relays WUSP) 94.1 MHz - W231DZ (Remsen, relays WRCK) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 955theheat.com |
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