WSGE
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WSGE (91.7 MHz) is a non-commercial, public radio station in Dallas, North Carolina, and serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is owned by Gaston College and run by a staff of professionals, students and volunteers. It has an adult album alternative (AAA) radio format. The station seeks donations from listeners and local business, holding periodic on-air fundraisers. The radio studios and offices are in the Craig Arts & Sciences Building.
WSGE has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 7,500 watts.[1] Its transmitter is off Hipp Road in Alexis, North Carolina, near North Carolina Highway 27.[2] The signal covers 26 North and South Carolina counties with a population of 1.3 million residents.
Programming
WSGE identifies itself as "Your Independent Music Source 91.7." A large portion of its music programming consists of Adult Album Alternative (AAA) music with emphasis on local, independent musicians and live in-studio performances. Other programming includes beach music, folk music, blues. soul music, Southern gospel music and R&B. The syndicated show World Cafe airs at 2pm and 10pm on weekdays.
Hourly newscasts are supplied by National Public Radio (NPR) with an hour of Morning Edition heard weekdays at 5 a.m.
History
WSGE signed on the air in October 1980, originally with an effective radiated power of 3,000 watts on a 200 foot tower. In January 2005, the college approved a lease with Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) for space on the company's nearby tall tower. The transmitting antenna now has a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 260 meters (853 feet).
With approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), on June 27, 2005, the station increased its power to 6,000 watts.[3] On September 26, 2006, the FCC granted permission to WSGE to increase its power again to 7,500 watts.
References
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- ↑ FCC.gov/WSGE
- ↑ Radio-Locator.com/WSGE
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External links
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- Template:Show by date&band=fm&callLetter=WSGE WSGE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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