WDET-FM

WDET-FM
Detroit, Michigan; United States;
Broadcast area	Metro Detroit
Frequency	101.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	101.9 WDET
Programming
Format	Public radio News and Talk
Affiliations	National Public Radio ; Public Radio Exchange ; American Public Media
Ownership
Owner	Wayne State University
History
First air date	December 18, 1948
Call sign meaning	Detroit
Technical information
Facility ID	71189
Class	B
ERP	48,000 watts
HAAT	169 meters (554 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	42°21′6″N 83°03′48″W / 42.35167°N 83.06333°W
Links
Webcast	Listen live player
Website	wdet.org

WDET-FM (101.9 MHz) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. It is owned by Wayne State University with its studios and transmitter in the Cass Corridor neighborhood.^[1] WDET broadcasts shows from National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. The station is the primary provider of news involving the American automotive industry.^[2] and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) named WDET the 2021 and 2022 Public Radio Station of the Year.

WDET-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 48,000 watts. It is licensed to broadcast using HD Radio technology.^[3] WDET-FM's signal covers much of Southeast Michigan and part of Southwestern Ontario.