WBCR-LP

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WBCR-LP
Broadcast areaSouthern Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Frequency97.7 MHz
Programming
FormatCommunity radio
AffiliationsPacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBerkshire Community Radio Alliance
History
First air date
October 23, 2004
Call sign meaning
Berkshire Community Radio
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID135676
ClassL1
ERP100 watts
HAAT−179.6 meters (−589 ft)
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitewww.berkshireradio.org

WBCR-LP is a low power FM radio station with office and studio located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, broadcasting on the 97.7 FM frequency. The organization's legal name is "Berkshire Community Radio Alliance", and is also known as "Berkshire Community Radio" or "BCR".

WBCR-LP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-run, non-commercial, community radio station with over 70 locally produced shows currently on the air. With a broadcast radius between 8 and 15 miles, depending on terrain, it serves the southern portion of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. WBCR-LP also streams live on the internet.

History

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WBCR-LP commenced broadcasting on October 23, 2004.

Full power upgrade

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On March 31, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted the licensee of WBCR-LP, Berkshire Community Radio Alliance, a construction permit for 89.5 MHz from the American Tower communications tower in Hillsdale, New York. When built, the station would have run 550 watts vertical from 144 meters above average terrain.[2] However, in March 2013 the Board of Directors voted to remain as a low power station and turned the construction permit over to New England Public Radio, which put the 89.5 facility on the air as WNNU.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBCR-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Application Search Details".
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42°11′31″N 73°22′19″W / 42.192°N 73.372°W / 42.192; -73.372