WRTC-FM
Radio station in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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WRTC-FM (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial, student-run music radio station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut. Owned and operated by Trinity College, the station's weekly schedule features programs focused on specific genres, primarily rock, jazz, and urban contemporary.
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| Broadcast area | Greater Hartford |
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| Frequency | 89.3 (MHz) |
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| Format | Diversified |
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First air date | February 26, 1947 |
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Call sign meaning | "Radio Trinity College" |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 68255 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 300 watts |
| HAAT | 29 meters (95 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°45′6.3″N 72°41′27.3″W |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
History and programming
WRTC began broadcasting as campus station on February 26, 1947 and received its FCC license on June 30, 1958.[2] The station's programming includes music and artist interviews, spanning a wide range of genres, including jazz, techno, progressive, and world music.
The station also airs shows about local politics and public affairs on 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.[3] The station's sportscasters provide home and away game coverage of the Bantams in NESCAC football during the fall.[3]
WRTC-FM has hosted multiple music festivals in Hartford.[4] In 2015, the station's Southern soul show Greasy Tracks celebrated its 20-year-anniversary.