WJHD

WJHD (90.7 FM) is a non-profit non-commercial educational high school radio station in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States, serving the Aquidneck Island area. The station is owned and operated by Portsmouth Abbey School, a Benedictine institution, and broadcasts from its science building.[2][3] Portsmouth Abbey School surrendered WJHD's license to the Federal Communications Commission on August 16, 2021; it was cancelled the same day.[4] Later, in early September 2021, Portsmouth Abbey School rescinded its request, and the license has been restored.

WJHD
CityPortsmouth, Rhode Island
Broadcast areaNewport, Rhode Island
Frequency90.7 MHz
BrandingAbbey Radio
Programming
FormatClassical music
Ownership
OwnerPortsmouth Abbey School
History
First air date
1972 (1972)
Call sign meaning
John Hugh Diman (school's founder)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID53078
ClassA
ERP360 watts
HAAT24 meters
Transmitter coordinates
41°36′6.00″N 71°16′20.00″W
Links
WebcastWJHD Web-stream

History

WJHD first went into service in early 1972, using only a 10-watt RCA BTE-10C exciter and transmitter, two AR turntables, and a Shure mixer. Father Geoffrey Chase served as the station trustee during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In 1981, the station was approved to increase its effective radiated power to 360 watts.[5] During most of those years, the station was operational only nights and weekends, playing classical music.

In 1999, Father Edmund assumed responsibility for managing the staff and setting the operating hours. Debuting "The Blue Monk," Edmund's show played requests for faculty, parents, and members of the Rhode Island State Police who were listening while on patrol.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Student Station Honors Educator's Ideals". Newport Daily News. March 1, 1972. p. 21. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  2. "WJHD Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "Radio/TV - Radio in Portsmouth:WJHD-FM". Rhode Island Roads Magazine. Archived from the original on 2003-04-25. Retrieved 2009-03-17. - dead link
  4. Venta, Lance (August 22, 2021). "FCC Report 8/22: Madison AMs Plan To Diplex". RadioInsight. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  5. FCC History Cards for WJHD
  6. "Support the Portsmouth Abbey Journey". portsmouthabbey.org. Retrieved August 22, 2021.


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