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WRTC-FM

Hartford, Connecticut United States
Broadcast area	Greater Hartford
Frequency	89.3 ( MHz )
Programming
Format	Diversified
Ownership
Owner	Trinity College (Trustees of Trinity College)
History
First air date	February 26, 1947 ; 77 years ago  ( 1947-02-26 )
Former frequencies	620 kHz (1947?1949) 550 kHz (1949?1950) 620 kHz (1950?1956)
Call sign meaning	"Radio Trinity College"
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	68255
Class	A
ERP	300 watts
HAAT	29 meters (95 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	41°45′6.3″N 72°41′27.3″W  /  41.751750°N 72.690917°W  / 41.751750; -72.690917  ( WRTC-FM )
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www .wrtcfm .com

WRTC-FM (89.3 MHz ) is a non-commercial music radio station in Hartford, Connecticut , primarily serving the Greater Hartford metropolitan area. Owned and operated by Trinity College , it broadcasts weekly programs in various formats including rock , jazz , and urban contemporary .

History and programming [ edit ]

WRTC debuted on February 26, 1947. The first license for WRTC-FM was issued on June 30, 1958. ^[2] Its programming heavily features music, offerings, and artist interviews, spanning across jazz, techno, progressive, and world music. Its Southern soul show Greasy Tracks celebrated its 20-year-anniversary in 2015.

The station also airs shows about local politics and affairs such as The Community Talk Show , a bi-weekly panel discussion exploring topics ranging from social welfare, healthcare, and politics to economic development, law enforcement, and unemployment. ^[3] In 1996, WRTC-FM carried the second presidential debate between incumbent Bill Clinton and challenger Bob Dole , moderated by PBS News Hour host Jim Lehrer in San Diego. ^[3] The station's veteran sportscasters provide home and away game coverage of the Bantams in NESCAC football action in the fall. ^[3]

Events [ edit ]

WRTC-FM hosts multiple music festivals in Hartford. ^[4]

References [ edit ]

External links [ edit ]

• WRTC-FM official website

• WRTC in the FCC FM station database
• WRTC in Nielsen Audio 's FM station database