WYBC-FM

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WYBC-FM
WYBC 94.3WYBC logo.png
Broadcast area New Haven, Connecticut
Frequency 94.3 MHz
Branding94.3 WYBC
Programming
Format Urban adult contemporary
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
OwnerYale Broadcasting Company
Operator Connoisseur Media
History
First air date
1959;65 years ago (1959)
Call sign meaning
Yale Broadcasting Company (owner)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 74322
Class A
ERP
  • 3,000 watts horizontal
  • 2,600 watts vertical
HAAT 144 meters (472 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°21′00″N72°58′23″W / 41.350°N 72.973°W / 41.350; -72.973
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.943wybc.com

WYBC-FM (94.3 MHz) is an urban adult contemporary radio station, licensed to New Haven, Connecticut. The station's studios are located on the campus of Yale University. The station is owned by Yale Broadcasting Company and operated through a local marketing agreement (LMA) with Connoisseur Media as of May 10, 2013. [2] Through the LMA, most of WYBC-FM's programming originates from Connoisseur's facilities located on Wheelers Farms Road in Milford. The station's transmitter is located in West Rock Ridge State Park.

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History

WYBC-FM signed on in 1959.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WYBC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Venta, Lance (May 6, 2013). "Cox Sells Stations In Six Markets To Two Groups". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 28, 2013.