KCWC-FM

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KCWC-FM
KCWC RUSTLERRadio88.1 logo.jpg
Frequency 88.1 MHz
Programming
Format Contemporary hit radio
Ownership
Owner Central Wyoming College
History
First air date
October 7, 1974 (1974-10-07)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 10030
Class C2
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT 442 meters (1,450 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 42°34′58.8″N108°42′38.4″W / 42.583000°N 108.710667°W / 42.583000; -108.710667
Translator(s) 102.3 K272BI (Mountain View)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.rustlerradio.com

KCWC-FM (88.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Riverton, Wyoming, United States, the station is owned by Central Wyoming College. [2]

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History

The station went on the air as KCWC-FM on October 7, 1974. The transmitter was located on the science building on the campus of Central Wyoming College. It was initially only broadcasting with 10 watts. In 1977 the station moved its transmitter and increased its power to 3,000 watts. [3]

In 1982, the station again moved its transmitter and increased its height above the average terrain, allowing it to be heard farther. [4]

In January 2009, the name of the station, as well as its format, were changed. The station is now "Rustler Radio" and instead of a jazz/adult alternative format, a Top 40/contemporary hits sound. [5] [6] The station is non-commercial and frequently does public service announcements, many of which are produced by its live on air DJs and student employees. Students at the school can take classes regarding KCWC, which allows them to create their own shows and learn the day-to-day operations of radio broadcasting. [7]

KCWC-FM shares facilities with Wyoming PBS on the campus of Central Wyoming College. [8] KCWC-FM has been nominated for awards in the past, and was considered one of the most listed to radio stations in Fremont County. [9]

The station has a translator, K272BI, broadcasting to Mountain View, Wyoming, on 102.5 FM. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KCWC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "KCWC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ↑ "FCC History cards for KCWC". United States Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Broadcasting". Broadcasting Publications Incorporated. March 1982. p. 2.
  5. ↑ Jazz Times. Jazztimes. 1997. p. 122.
  6. ↑ "KCWC Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  7. ↑ "CO/M 2970 - RADIO PRACTICUM". Collegetransfer.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Public Inspection Files". Wyoming PBS. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Gabrielsen nominated for Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year". Buckrail.com. December 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ "K272BI FCC Data" . Retrieved May 4, 2024.


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