Summary
WRTC-FM (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial music radio station primarily serving the Hartford, Connecticut metropolitan area. Owned and operated by Trinity College, it broadcasts weekly programs in various formats including rock, jazz, and urban contemporary.
| Broadcast area | Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.3 (MHz) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Diversified |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Trinity College (Connecticut) |
| History | |
First air date | February 26, 1947 |
Former frequencies | 620 kc. (1947–1949) 550 kc. (1949-1950) 620 kc. (1950-1956) |
Call sign meaning | W Radio Trinity College |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 68255 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 300 watts, Stereo |
| HAAT | 29 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°45′06″N 72°41′29″W / 41.75167°N 72.69139°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History and programming edit
WRTC made its on-air debut on February 26, 1947. WRTC-FM's programming heavily features music offerings and artist interviews, spanning across jazz, techno, progressive, and world music. Its Southern soul show Greasy Tracks celebrated its 20-year-anniversary in 2015.
The station also airs shows on local politics and affairs, such as The Community Talk Show, a bi-weekly panel discussion exploring topics ranging from social welfare, healthcare, and politics to economic development, law enforcement, and unemployment.[1] In 1996, WRTC carried the second presidential debate between incumbent Bill Clinton and challenger Bob Dole, moderated by PBS NewsHour host Jim Lehrer in San Diego.[1] WRTC’s veteran sportscasters provide home and away game coverage of the Bantams in NESCAC football action in the fall.[1]
Events edit
WRTC-FM hosts multiple music festivals in Hartford.[2] See Trinity_College_(Connecticut)#Music.
References edit
External links edit
- WRTC-FM official website
- WRTC in the FCC FM station database
- WRTC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database