WBSL-FM (91.7 FM) is a

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station

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. Licensed to

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, United States. The station is owned by The

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, Inc. WBSL, founded in 1973 by Berkshire School faculty member Tom Dixon, is on the air weekdays from 7 to 8:00 a.m. and weekday and Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 11:00 when school is in session. During those times when students and faculty are not on the air, WBSL transmits the signal of

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affiliate WHDD-FM in nearby

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, giving WBSL 24-hour airtime. Programs simulcast from WHDD include ''

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, as well as local coverage. Notable broadcasters who began their career at WBSL include longtime San Francisco jazz programmer and morning host Roger Coryell.

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* BSL-FM High school radio stations in the United States NPR member stations Sheffield, Massachusetts Mass media in Berkshire County, Massachusetts Radio stations established in 1973 1973 establishments in Massachusetts {{Massachusetts-radio-station-stub