WXPL
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| Broadcast area | Montachusett-North County |
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| Frequency | 91.3 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | College |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Fitchburg State University |
| History | |
First air date | August 1985[1] |
Call sign meaning | "Explosive" |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 21667 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | −41 meters (−135 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°35′18.3″N 71°47′24.2″W / 42.588417°N 71.790056°W |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
WXPL (91.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The station is owned by Fitchburg State University.[3] It airs a college radio format.[4][5]
The station was assigned the WXPL call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 26, 1984.[6]
The station has a long record of maintaining an erratic broadcast schedule.[7] The station's official Web site notes that the station is "back on air" again after a recent transmitter problem and once again broadcasting in stereo.[8]
In 1990, WXPL was named Volunteer Group of the Year by the Fitchburg State College Alumni Association.[9] The station was recognized for its help with phone-a-thons, reunions and other special events.
In 2004, WXPL received the Organization of the Year award from Fitchburg State College at the college's 27th annual Spring Honors Convocation.[10]
WXPL hosted a concert in 2001 in the Parkinson's Gym featuring Boston hardcore band Tree along with Colepitz and Unearth.
In 2011, WXPL along with radio show "The Local Flavor" brought Bomb the Music Industry! to Fitchburg State, where they played in the Hammond Main Lounge.
