WPTS-FM
College radio | |
Ownership | |
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Owner | University of Pittsburgh |
History | |
First air date | August 26, 1984 |
Call sign meaning | PiTtSburgh |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 68946 |
Class | D |
ERP | 16 watts |
HAAT | 141 meters/463 feet |
Repeater(s) | 92.9 WLTJ-HD4 (Pittsburgh) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | wptsradio.org |
WPTS-FM (92.1
History
WPTS-FM originally evolved from WPGH, an AM
After a reduction in power to two watts in May 2005 at the request of the FCC,[3] WPTS acquired a new directional antenna in the summer of 2006[4] to reduce interference with WKPL, a commercial station to the northwest.
In 2009, 2012, 2013, and 2015 WPTS was nominated as one of the five to ten finalists for the
WPTS was awarded the Woodie Award in 2015.In 2018, WPTS placed 2nd in the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Award for “Best Station Imaging.” CBI would award WPTS the first place position for “Best Podcast” in 2020 for the station’s “Impeachment Podcast,” based on the 2019 impeachment proceedings of President Donald J. Trump.[7]
Promotions
WPTS-FM has conducted a variety of promotions. The "Moustache Challenge" was a group collaborative effort created by a number of WPTS-FM station staff in 2006 with the idea to see who might grow the most impressive moustache over the month of November. The idea is based on Jay Della Valle's The Glorious Mustache Challenge and the competition was open to anyone at the University of Pittsburgh.[8] The promotion won the 2007 College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Award for "Best Station Promotion".[9] This contest followed the 2005 "Egg Hunt" contest, which won the 2006 College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Award for "Best Station Promotion".[10]
As part of its promotional efforts, WPTS-FM typically hosts a national touring band in both the fall and spring. Past bands that have played at WPTS-FM include
References
- ^ a b "WPTSradio:About". Wptsradio.org. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ White, Patricia Lomando (July 28, 1994). "Pitt's WPTS-FM Radio to Change Frequency" (Press release). University of Pittsburgh Office of Public Affairs. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ "Facility Details « Licensing and Management System Admin « FCC". enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "Facility Details « Licensing and Management System Admin « FCC". enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "College Radio Woodie Award". RateMyProfessors.com. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ Barney, Gwenn (February 26, 2013). "WPTS makes the final cut in contest for best college radio station". The Pitt News. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
- ^ Friez, Cara. "Past National Student Production Awards". College Broadcasters, Inc. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "WPTS: Promotions". Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "2007 National Student Production Awards". Hummelstown, PA: College Broadcasters, Inc. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "2006 National Student Production Awards". Hummelstown, PA: College Broadcasters, Inc. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
External links
- Official website
- Playlists for The Eighties At Seven
- Playlists for Almost the Weekend with The Reverend
- WPTS in the FCC FM station database
- WPTS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database