WAIC explained

City:Springfield, Massachusetts
Above:Satellite of WNNZ, Westfield
WAIC
Area:Southern Pioneer Valley
Frequency:91.9 MHz
Branding:New England Public Radio
NEPR News Network
Format:Public radio
Affiliations:WNNZ/New England Public Radio
NPR
Public Radio International
American Public Media
Owner:American International College
Operator:Five College Consortium
Callsign Meaning:American International College
Licensing Authority:FCC
Facility Id:1749
Class:A
Erp:230 watts
Haat:20m (70feet)
Coordinates:42.1122°N -72.5581°W

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.

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.[1] On July 1, 2016, it began relaying WNNZ.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. WAIC and WNPR Launch Collaboration to Bring New Programming to the Springfield Market. Connecticut Public Broadcasting. November 1, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120331220659/http://www.cpbn.org/waic-and-wnpr-launch-collaboration-bring-new-programming-springfield-market. March 31, 2012. dead. January 22, 2017.
  2. News: NEPR News Network Completed With Full FM Service In Four Counties. New England Public Radio. 2016-06-28.