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WUWF
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Broadcasting a wide variety of network programs, WUWF is also known for outstanding locally produced programming like '''Acoustic Interlude''' and '''RadioLive'''. Both of these programs have national and international followers who listen on the station's very strong and high quality internet broadcast service.
For 30 years, '''WUWF FM''' has served the Gulf Coast community with a wide variety of local, national and international programming, designed to keep listeners informed and entertained, all in a commercial free environment. As technology has advanced, so has WUWF, which now operates in HD (Hybrid Digital) mode, providing the opportunity to multicast, which means two three radio channels are available via HD receivers: WUWF-1 , WUWF-2, and WUWF-23). Additionally, WUWF TV which launched in 2003, can be seen on Cox Cable Channel 4 in Pensacola and Escambia County, Florida, as well as in a live stream at the station's website. WUWF 88.1 FM is the official emergency alert system broadcaster serving the Metro Pensacola area.
'''Mission Statement:''' It is the mission of WUWF Public Media, in partnership with non-profit community, educational and governmental organizations, to create, acquire, and distribute audio and video content through broadcast, web, and community outreach that educates, informs and enlightens the citizens of Northwest Florida, South Alabama and the world.
'''HD Service:''' A digital HD radio is needed in order to listen to WUWF-1 in HD format, or WUWF FM-2 or WUWF-3 over the air. You can also listen online either through your computer or other compatible digital device or with an Internet Radio. HD Radio broadcasting has higher quality audio with more programming choices and new wireless data services. HD eliminates static, hiss, pops and fades. In addition, the wireless data feature enables text information – titles, artists, weather and traffic alerts – to be broadcast directly to an HD Servicereceiver’s display screen. WUWF-FM continues to broadcast in standard format on 88.1 FM. '''WUWF FM-2:''' On January 31, 2011, the entire broadcast schedule of WUWF FM-2 was switched to a classical music format. A digital HD radio is needed in order to listen to WUWF FM-2 and WUWF FM-3 over the air. You can also listen online either through your computer or other compatible digital device or with an Internet Radio. HD Radio broadcasting has higher quality audio with more programming choices and new wireless data services. HD eliminates static, hiss, pops and fades. In addition, the wireless data feature enables text information – titles, artists, weather and traffic alerts – to be broadcast directly to an HD receiver’s display screen.
'''WUWF FM-3:''' On September 26, 2011 WUWF FM-3 was launched with a radio reader format. This third channel broadcasts SightLine for the visually impaired which features a 24-hour schedule including daily readings of the Pensacola News Journal, locally produced children's stories, and Gate Wave radio for the visually impaired.
