WXPL
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| Frequency | 91.3 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | College |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Fitchburg State College |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | "Explosive" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 21667 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | -41 meters (-134 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°35′18″N 71°47′26″W / 42.58833°N 71.79056°W |
| Links | |
| Website | WXPL Online |
WXPL (91.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The station is owned by Fitchburg State College.[1] It airs a College radio format.[2][3]
The station was assigned the WXPL call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 26, 1984.[4]
The station has a long record of occasionally maintaining an erratic broadcast schedule.[5] The station's official website notes that the station is "back on air" again after a recent transmitter problem and once again broadcasting in stereo.[6]
Honors and awards
In 1990, WXPL was named Volunteer Group of the Year by the Fitchburg State College Alumni Association.[7] The station was recognized for their help with phone-a-thons, reunions and other special events.
In 2004, WXPL received the Organization of the Year Award from Fitchburg State College at the college's 27th annual Spring Honors Convocation.[8]
WXPL Hosted a concert in 2001 in the Parkinson's Gym Featuring Boston Hardcore Band Tree along with Colepitz and Unearth.
Recent History
In 2008, Ben Hassey took over as general manager. [9] His goal was to improve the radio station’s reputation by making it more organized and professional. WXPL had weekly executive board and DJ meetings, a station clean up, and DJ training. WXPLs' advisers delayed turning on the transmitter by having the station painted. By October, WXPL was briefly on the air. Soon, problems once again arose with the advisors and true to form the station was shut down. A radio station consultant was called in to evaluate the equipment and explain how to get the station up and running in proper and legal fashion. Many changes were made equipment was bought and mid year, the station was back up again.
As of October 19, 2009, the station is on the air. WXPL has already sponsored two campus events, an open mic night and a concert, and plan on sponsoring more throughout the year.
References
- ^ "Teens Are On The Air At WXPL". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. 1991-07-28.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "College Radio Still Helping Topple Musical Barriers". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. 1991-03-20.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (1996-03-03). "New England RadioWatch: March 3, 1996". New England Radio Watch.
- ^ Perloe, Alexandra (2007-03-09). "Headed back from Hiatus". Sentinel & Enterprise.
- ^ "FSC Alumni Pick Malden Teacher For Miller Award". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. 1990-10-24.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "FSC students honored for academic excellence". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. 2004-04-28.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ http://media.www.thepointfsc.com/media/storage/paper1360/news/2009/05/08/News/Students.Havent.Lost.Their.Voice-3749195.shtml
External links
- WXPL official website
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- WXPL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- WXPL Alumni Organization
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