WANM (90.5
FM) is an American
radio station
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broadcasting a
college radio
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(
urban contemporary
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) format. Licensed to
Tallahassee
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,
Florida
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, the station serves the greater Tallahassee area. The radio station is owned by
Florida A&M University
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and had the call sign WAMF until 1999. WANM was formerly an AM station on 1070 kHz. The frequency is currently used by
WFRF (AM).
See also
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Campus radio
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List of college radio stations in the United States
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External links
WANM official website*
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Wanm
Radio stations established in 1989
Urban contemporary radio stations in the United States
African-American radio
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1989 establishments in Florida
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