WOES

{{short description|Radio station at Ovid-Elsie High School in Ovid-Elsie, Michigan}}

{{other uses|Woe (disambiguation)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| logo =

| format = Polka music

| erp = 550 watts

| class = A

| former_callsigns =

| owner = Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

| name = WOES

| city = Ovid-Elsie, Michigan

| area = [http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WOES&service=FM&status=L&hours=U]

| branding = The Polka Palace

| facility_id = 50794

| airdate = {{start date|1978|4|4}}

| frequency = {{frequency|91.3|MHz}}

| callsign_meaning = Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

| webcast =

| website = [https://www.ovidelsie.org/page/woes-fm WOES Online]

| coordinates = {{coord|43.046|N|84.387|W|type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}

}}

WOES (91.3 MHz) is a non-commercial educational high school radio station that broadcasts from Ovid-Elsie High School in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as "The Polka Palace".

WOES began broadcasting radio in the Ovid-Elsie area on April 4, 1978, with 10 watts of power which increased to 553 watts in November 1981. In September 1997, it began broadcasting 24 hours/7 days/365 days per year. Internet radio broadcasting began on May 1, 2000.

WOES is the highest-powered high school radio station in Michigan. It offers a variety of programming including music, news, and sports. Hosts include student and community DJs.

File:WOES.jpg

Sources

  • [http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-m/woes.html Michiguide.com - WOES History]