KCWC-FM (88.1
FM) is a radio station broadcasting a
contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio (CHR, also known as contemporary hits, hit list, current hits, hit music, top 40, or pop radio) is a radio format common in many countries that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top ...
format. Licensed to
Riverton, Wyoming
Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The city's population was 10,682 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the county.
History
The city, founded in 1906, is an incorporated entity of the state of Wy ...
, United States, the station is owned by
Central Wyoming College
Central Wyoming College (CWC or CW) is a public community college in Riverton, Wyoming. In addition to its main campus, the college provides online classes and has outreach centers in Jackson, Lander, Dubois, and the Wind River Indian Reservat ...
.
History
The station went on the air as KCWC-FM on October 7, 1974. The transmitter was located on the science building on the campus of
Central Wyoming College
Central Wyoming College (CWC or CW) is a public community college in Riverton, Wyoming. In addition to its main campus, the college provides online classes and has outreach centers in Jackson, Lander, Dubois, and the Wind River Indian Reservat ...
. It was initially only broadcasting with 10 watts. In 1977 the station moved its transmitter and increased its power to 3,000 watts.
In 1982, the station again moved its transmitter and increased its height above the average terrain, allowing it to be heard farther.
In January 2009, the name of the station, as well as its format, were changed. The station is now "Rustler Radio" and instead of a
jazz
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/
adult alternative
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format, a
Top 40
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/
contemporary hits
Contemporary hit radio (CHR, also known as contemporary hits, hit list, current hits, hit music, top 40, or pop radio) is a radio format common in many countries that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top ...
sound.
The station is non-commercial and frequently does
public service announcement
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s, many of which are produced by its live on air DJs and student employees. Students at the school can take classes regarding KCWC, which allows them to create their own shows and learn the day-to-day operations of radio broadcasting.
KCWC-FM shares facilities with
Wyoming PBS
Wyoming PBS is the statewide public broadcaster for the U.S. state of Wyoming. A member of PBS, it is owned and operated by Central Wyoming College and originates from its campus in Riverton. Three high-power transmitters—KCWC-DT (channel 4) ...
on the campus of Central Wyoming College.
KCWC-FM has been nominated for awards in the past, and was considered one of the most listed to radio stations in Fremont County.
The station has a translator, K272BI, broadcasting to
Mountain View, Wyoming
Mountain View is a town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,286 at the 2010 census.
History
Mountain View was founded in 1891, and is located near Fort Bridger.
Geography
Mountain View is located at (41.271637, -11 ...
, on 102.5 FM.
See also
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Campus radio
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List of college radio stations in the United States
Following are radio stations in the United States of America affiliated with colleges and universities that are regarded as college (student-run) stations. The listings include links to Wikipedia pages on the stations, their parent institution ...
References
External links
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CWC-FM
CWC-FM
Radio stations established in 1974
Central Wyoming College
1974 establishments in Wyoming
Riverton, Wyoming
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