WKVT-FM explained

WKVT-FM
City:Brattleboro, Vermont
Country:US
Area:Brattleboro, Vermont
Branding:Rewind 92.7 & 102.3
Format:Classic hits
Subchannels:HD2: Soft AC "EZ Favorites 100.3/107.5" (simulcast of WKNE-HD2)
Erp:1,800 watts
Haat:186m (610feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:57780
Licensing Authority:FCC
Coordinates:42.8959°N -72.6631°W
Owner:Saga Communications
Licensee:Saga Communications of New England, LLC
Sister Stations:WINQ, WRSY

WKVT-FM (92.7 MHz, "Rewind 92.7 & 102.3") is a radio station licensed to serve Brattleboro, Vermont. The station is owned by Saga Communications and licensed to Saga Communications of New England, LLC; it operates as part of Saga's Monadnock Broadcasting Group. It airs a classic hits music format.[1]

History

The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission since September 12, 1979.[2]

On December 19, 2016, WKVT-FM changed its format from classic hits to classic rock, branded as "Iconic Rock 92.7".[3]

On March 23, 2018, WKVT-FM changed its format from classic rock to variety hits, branded as "92.7 Bratt FM".[4]

The station also served as the Brattleboro area's New England Patriots' affiliate for NFL games until WINQ took over.[5]

On July 27, 2021, WKVT-FM changed its format from variety hits to classic hits, branded as "Rewind 92.7 & 102.3", adding a simulcast on WZBK (1220 AM and 102.3 FM) in Keene, New Hampshire.[6]

Translators

After having relayed WKVT (1490 AM) for a while, W262CL (100.3 FM) has been relaying WKVT-FM HD2 (which is, in turn, a simulcast of WKNE-HD2 from Keene, New Hampshire) since December 2018.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winter 2008 Station Information Profile . Arbitron .
  2. Web site: Call Sign History . FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database .
  3. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/110018/saga-flips-two-in-brattleborokeene/ Saga Flips Two in Brattleboro/Keene
  4. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/167315/wkvt-flips-to-variety-hits-bratt-fm/ WKVT Flips to Variety Hits Bratt FM
  5. https://www.patriots.com/audio/game-broadcast-info New England Patriots Game Radio Broadcast Information
  6. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211264/saga-goes-in-rewind-in-brattleboro-keene/ Saga Goes In Rewind In Brattleboro & Keene
  7. News: Venta . Lance . Saga Brings EZ Favorites To Brattleboro & Keene . January 4, 2019 . RadioInsight . December 30, 2018.