WBRK-FM
WBRK-FM (101.7 FM, "Star 101.7") is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Established in 1970, WBRK-FM is licensed to serve Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. The station is owned by WBRK, Inc. and features programming from Westwood One.[2]
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| City | Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
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| Frequency | 101.7 MHz |
| Branding | "Star 101.7" |
| Slogan | "Berkshire County's hit music station" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WBRK, Inc. |
| Sister stations | WBRK (AM) |
| History | |
| First air date | October 10, 1970[1] |
| Former call signs | WKTQ (1981–1984) WRCZ (1984–1996) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 71231 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 44.0 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 42°28′31.00″N 73°16′7.00″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wbrk |
History
The station signed on October 10, 1970.[1] On October 26, 1981 the station changed its call sign to WKTQ; on July 30, 1984 the station became WRCZ. The WBRK-FM call sign returned on August 2, 1996.[3]
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References
- Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-212. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- "WBRK-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WBRK-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- WBRK in the FCC's FM station database
- WBRK on Radio-Locator
- WBRK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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