WCBE

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WCBE

Broadcast area	Columbus, Ohio
Branding	90.5 WCBE
Slogan	Central Ohio's NPR Station!
First air date	September 26, 1956 (As WCBE)
Frequency	90.5 (MHz)
Format	Public Radio
ERP	11,000 watts
Class	B
Callsign meaning	W-Columbus Board of Education
Owner	Columbus Board of Education
Website	http://www.wcbe.org/

WCBE (90.5 FM) is a public radio station in Columbus, Ohio. It is a National Public Radio member station and carries programs distributed by Public Radio International. The station carries music, generally classified as adult album alternative (AAA or Triple-A). The WCBE call sign represents the station's owner, the Columbus Board of Education.

From WCBE.org:

"WCBE is a public radio station that exists to serve the cultural, information, and educational needs of Central Ohio and beyond. We fulfill this mission utilizing all available audio media: radio broadcasting, web streaming, content provision, and any other media existing or emerging which will help us enhance our community.

"Our goal is to provide a broad base of the Central Ohio community with services going beyond the stereotypical "heritage" formats of public radio. We shall mix public radio news and cultural mainstays with a truly eclectic blend of local and world music, a commitment to local news coverage, and efforts to serve our audience in both traditional and nontraditional ways."