WVTX (FM)
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Branding | Vermont Public Classical |
Programming | |
Format | Classical music |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
First air date | 1973 | (as WWPV-FM)
Former call signs | WWPV-FM (1973–2015) |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 58598 |
Class | A |
ERP | 260 watts |
HAAT | 19.8 meters (65.0 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°30′28.4″N 73°9′3.2″W / 44.507889°N 73.150889°W |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | Vermont Public Classical |
WVTX (88.7 FM) is a radio station in Colchester, Vermont, just outside Burlington owned by Vermont Public. The station, established in 1974 by Saint Michael's College as the original FM home of its campus radio station WWPV-FM, currently airs a classical format from the Vermont Public Classical network.
History
WWPV-FM
WWPV's roots lie in a
As WWPV-FM, 88.7 FM operated as a campus radio station under the nickname The Mike. The station allowed any student, faculty, or staff member of SMC to be a DJ, as well as members of the local community. Throughout its existence, WWPV's programming has been
Throughout the 1970s, 80s, and most of the 90s, the station aired live shows throughout the day, but had dead air during overnight hours or during other times when no live DJs were in the studio. This changed in 1999, when WWPV entered a partnership with
WWPV put on free concerts every spring at St. Michael's, a tradition that started in 2007 with a free
The WWPV concert took a hiatus in 2009, although the station organized a smaller concert featuring Grimis right before Christmas. Station staff has announced that the concert will be back in 2010, and this time will take place outdoors.
Spring 2007 VPR buyout controversy
In March 2007, WWPV attracted local attention when Vermont Public Radio approached the college's president, Marc vanderHeyden, and the Board of Trustees with an interest in purchasing the frequency to turn it into a 24-hour classical station.
Donation to Vermont Public Radio
On February 12, 2014, Saint Michael's College was granted a
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVTX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "New Radio Station at SMC Goes on the Air". Burlington Free Press. August 10, 1973. p. 21. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Cebula, Judith (November 21, 1988). "'PV cleans up its act". Burlington Free Press. pp. 1B, 3B. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Tim (March 9, 2007). "College signal fading? St. Michael's considers selling student station to VPR". Burlington Free Press. pp. 1A, 8A. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ "Hands off St. Michael's radio". Burlington Free Press. March 17, 2007. p. 8A. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Tim (March 22, 2007). "WWPV staying on the air". Burlington Free Press. p. 5A. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ "Application Search Details (WWPV-LP)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A LOW POWER FM BROADCAST STATION (WWPV-LP)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. November 12, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. April 9, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ Shetter, Karianne (September 24, 2015). "WWPV The Mike: Same Sound, New Frequency". The Defender. Saint Michael's College. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Notification of Suspension of Operations / Request for Silent STA". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 18, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- Cain, Jacqueline. "St. Michael's radio station to go automated", "The Echo", April 28, 2009. Accessed August 15, 2009.
External links
- WVTX in the FCC FM station database
- WVTX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for WVTX