WSSB-FM

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WSSB-FM
Frequency 90.3 MHz
BrandingJazz 90.3 FM- WSSB
Programming
Format Jazz
Affiliations National Public Radio
American Urban Radio Network
Ownership
Owner South Carolina State University
History
First air date
March 15, 1985
Call sign meaning
South (Carolina) State Bulldogs
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 60972
Class C1
ERP 80,000 watts (horizontal polarization)
72,000 watts (vertical polarization)
HAAT 66 meters (217 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
33°29′55″N80°50′30″W / 33.49861°N 80.84167°W / 33.49861; -80.84167
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Public license information
Website

WSSB-FM (90.3 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is owned by South Carolina State University, an historically black university. [2] WSSB-FM carries a jazz radio format and calls itself "South Carolina's Jazz Station." Students and volunteers present the music, with some syndicated jazz programming coming from National Public Radio and other public broadcasting sources.

Contents

WSSB-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 80,000 watts (horizontal polarization) and 72,000 watts (vertical polarization). [3] The radio studios are on College Street in Orangeburg. [4]

History

The station signed on the air on March 15, 1985. [5]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WSSB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WSSB-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. FCC.gov/WSSB-FM
  4. WSSBradio.org/address-directions
  5. "WSSB Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.