WAIC

WAIC (91.9 FM) is the college radio station of American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is operated by the Five College Consortium's National Public Radio member station, WFCR, and serves as a relay of the all-news format airing on WFCR's sister station, WNNZ.

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WAIC
Satellite of WNNZ, Westfield
Broadcast areaSouthern Pioneer Valley
Frequency91.9 MHz
BrandingNew England Public Radio
NEPR News Network
Programming
FormatPublic radio
AffiliationsWNNZ/New England Public Radio
NPR
Public Radio International
American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerAmerican International College
OperatorFive College Consortium
History
First air date
February 1967 (1967-02)
Call sign meaning
American International College
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID1749
ClassA
ERP230 watts
HAAT20 meters (66 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°6′44″N 72°33′29″W
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.nepm.org

History

WAIC first went on air in February 1967, going stereo in 1985. Initially programmed from American International College. In the 1970s WAIC was a local favorite alternative to Top 40 programming, well known for disco, funk, and progressive rock. With AIC changing its focus to being a commuter college, it decided to stop programming the station directly and contracted with Connecticut Public Radio to carry their programming as of November 1, 2011.[2] On July 1, 2016, it began relaying WNNZ.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Facility Technical Data for WAIC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WAIC and WNPR Launch Collaboration to Bring New Programming to the Springfield Market" (Press release). Connecticut Public Broadcasting. November 1, 2011. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  3. "NEPR News Network Completed With Full FM Service In Four Counties". New England Public Radio. 2016-06-28.


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