WDCG-HD2
WDCG-FM-HD2, known on-air as Alt 95.3, is an alternative rock radio station licensed to Durham, North Carolina. The station is operated by iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Communication). It began broadcasting in November, 2012 on the HD subcarrier of WDCG, which emphasizes a more Top 40 radio format. The station's nickname references translator station W237BZ at FM 95.3 in Clayton. A second translator, W236CA in Durham, began simulcasting on 95.1 in late 2015.[1][2][3]
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| City | WDCG/W236CA: Durham, North Carolina W237BZ: Clayton, North Carolina |
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| Broadcast area | Durham, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Frequency | 105.1-HD2/95.1/95.3 MHz (HD Radio via WDCG-HD2) |
| Branding | Alt 95.3 |
| Slogan | Raleigh's Alternative |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | iHeartMedia, Inc. (Capstar TX LLC) |
| Sister stations | WNCB, WRDU, WTKK, WDCG |
| History | |
| First air date | March 2012 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | WDCG: 53597 W236CA: 87686 W237BZ: 157001 |
| Class | WDCG: C1 W236CA/W237BZ: D |
| ERP | WDCG: 73,000 watts W236CA: 200 watts (Vert.) W237BZ: 250 watts |
| HAAT | WDCG: 339 meters (1,112 ft) W236CA: 142 meters (466 ft) (Vert.) W237BZ: 510.6 meters (1,675 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | WDCG: 35°42′50″N 78°49′4″W W236CA: 35°58′39.5″N 78°48′58″W W237BZ: 35°42′50.4″N 78°49′4″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Alt 95.3 |
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