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WRVO Public Media offers multiple ways to listen. You can tune in:

Explore the options below to find the method that works best for you.

Online Streaming

Use WRVO's convenient in-page audio player:

  • Desktop users: Find it at the top of the page and click on the red play button to start the live stream.
  • Mobile/Tablet users: Tap on the red play button at the bottom of the page to start listening.

We also have direct links available for each stream:

WRVO 1: https://playerservices.streamtheworld.com/api/livestream-redirect/WRVOFM.mp3

WRVO 2: https://playerservices.streamtheworld.com/api/livestream-redirect/WRVOHD2.mp3

WRVO 3: https://playerservices.streamtheworld.com/api/livestream-redirect/WRVOHD3.mp3

On the Air: FM Frequencies

For real-time service updates, you can check our transmitter status here.

For a visual guide to our full broadcast area, you can download our transmitter map (PDF).

You can also find our signal on the following FM frequencies:

WRVO 89.9 FM | Oswego

WRVD 90.3 FM | Syracuse

WRVN 91.9 FM | Utica

WRVJ 91.7 FM | Watertown

WRVH 89.3 FM | Clayton

WMVQ 90.5 FM | Fenner

WRCU 90.1 FM | Hamilton (shared with Colgate University)

WSUC 90.5 FM | Cortland (shared with SUNY Cortland)

88.9 and 104.5 FM | Ithaca

91.7 FM | Rome

90.7 FM | Geneva

89.9 FM | Norwich

WRVO Mobile App

WRVO Public Media app for your Apple device

WRVO Public Media app for your Android device

The free WRVO Public Media app offers several key features:

  • Easy access to local content on the homepage
  • Rewind capability to replay missed segments
  • Alarm function to wake up to your favorite shows
  • Direct donation option while listening
  • Archive of local and national programming

Each feature is designed to enhance your listening experience and keep you connected to WRVO.

Listen on Smart Speakers

Whether it's an Amazon, Google, or Apple product, you can now listen to WRVO on your smart speaker. Try one of these common commands:

  • For Amazon Alexa: Say, "Alexa, play WRVO."
  • For Google Home: Say, "Hey Google, play WRVO."
  • For Apple HomePod: Say, "Hey Siri, play WRVO."

On-Demand Listening

Did you miss an episode of your favorite program or want to hear something again? Listen to on-demand episodes with the player below.

Frequently Asked Questions About Listening

Q: How can I listen to the WRVO live stream on my computer? A: You can listen directly on our website using the audio player at the top of the page. We also provide direct MP3 stream links for WRVO 1, WRVO 2, and WRVO 3.

Q: What are the WRVO radio frequencies? A: Our main broadcast frequencies are 89.9 FM in Oswego and 90.3 FM in Syracuse. You can also find us in Utica (91.9 FM), Watertown (91.7 FM), and on several other frequencies across central and northern New York. A complete list of our frequencies is available in the "On the Air" section of this page.

Q: Does WRVO have a mobile app? A: Yes. The free WRVO Public Media app is available for both Apple and Android devices. You can use it to listen live, access on-demand programs, and even set an alarm.

Q: How do I listen to WRVO on Alexa or Google Home? A: For most smart speakers (like Amazon, Google, or Apple), you can simply say, "Play WRVO."