WPLW-FM

WPLW-FM
Broadcast area
Frequency96.9 MHz
BrandingPulse FM
Programming
FormatContemporary hit radio
Ownership
Owner
WBBB, WGBR, WKJO, WKIX-FM, WKIX, WKXU, WPTF, WQDR, WQDR-FM
History
First air date
1946 (1946)
Former call signs
  • WGBR-FM (1946–1949)
  • WEQR (1949–1989)
  • WKTC (1989–1998)
  • WKIX (1998–2001)
  • WYMY-FM (2001)
  • WYMY (2001–2013)
  • WBZJ (2013–2014)
  • WWPL (2014–2023)
Former frequencies
  • 99.7 MHz (1946–1950)
  • 93.3 MHz (1950–1954)
Call sign meaning
"Pulse"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID48369
ClassC0
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT300 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°23′52.6″N 78°8′6″W / 35.397944°N 78.13500°W / 35.397944; -78.13500
Repeater(s)94.7 WQDR-FM HD2 (Raleigh)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitethenewpulsefm.com

WPLW-FM (96.9 MHz, "Pulse FM") is a contemporary hit radio station licensed to Goldsboro, North Carolina, which is east of the Research Triangle. The station is owned by Curtis Media Group. Its studios are located in Raleigh, and its transmitter is near Princeton, North Carolina.

Its programming is carried on four translators: 98.7 FM (W254AS) in Rolesville, North Carolina, 103.7 FM (W279EJ) in Hillsborough, North Carolina, 104.7 FM (W284CP) in Raleigh, North Carolina, and 104.7 FM (W284CD) in Youngsville, North Carolina, all relayed by WQDR-FM HD2.