WKVT-FM

(Redirected from W262CL)

WKVT-FM (92.7 MHz, "Rewind 92.7 & 102.3") is a radio station licensed to serve Brattleboro, Vermont. The station is owned by Saga Communications and licensed to Saga Communications of New England, LLC; it operates as part of Saga's Monadnock Broadcasting Group. It airs a classic hits music format.[2]

WKVT-FM
Broadcast areaBrattleboro, Vermont
Frequency92.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingRewind 92.7 & 102.3
Programming
FormatClassic hits
SubchannelsHD2: Soft AC "EZ Favorites 100.3/107.5" (simulcast of WKNE-HD2)
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of New England, LLC)
WINQ, WRSY
History
First air date
1980; 44 years ago (1980)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID57780
ClassA
ERP1,800 watts
HAAT186 meters (610 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°53′45.2″N 72°39′47.3″W / 42.895889°N 72.663139°W / 42.895889; -72.663139
Translator(s)HD2: 100.3 W262CL (Brattleboro)
Repeater(s)1220 WZBK (Keene, New Hampshire)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website

History

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The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission since September 12, 1979.[3]

On December 19, 2016, WKVT-FM changed its format from classic hits to classic rock, branded as "Iconic Rock 92.7".[4]

 
"Bratt FM" logo

On March 23, 2018, WKVT-FM changed its format from classic rock to variety hits, branded as "92.7 Bratt FM".[5]

The station also served as the Brattleboro area's New England Patriots' affiliate for NFL games until WINQ took over.[6]

On July 27, 2021, WKVT-FM changed its format from variety hits to classic hits, branded as "Rewind 92.7 & 102.3", adding a simulcast on WZBK (1220 AM and 102.3 FM) in Keene, New Hampshire.[7]

Translators

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After having relayed WKVT (1490 AM) for a while, W262CL (100.3 FM) has been relaying WKVT-FM HD2 (which is, in turn, a simulcast of WKNE-HD2 from Keene, New Hampshire) since December 2018.[8]

Broadcast translator for WKVT-FM
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info Notes
W262CL 100.3 FM Brattleboro, Vermont 140890 250 m (0 ft) D 42°50′47.2″N 72°41′15.3″W / 42.846444°N 72.687583°W / 42.846444; -72.687583 (W262CL) LMS Relays HD2

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKVT-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. ^ Saga Flips Two in Brattleboro/Keene Radioinsight - December 31, 2016
  5. ^ WKVT Flips to Variety Hits Bratt FM Radioinsight - March 23, 2018
  6. ^ New England Patriots Game Radio Broadcast Information, New England Patriots. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Saga Goes In Rewind In Brattleboro & Keene Radioinsight - August 2, 2021
  8. ^ Venta, Lance (December 30, 2018). "Saga Brings EZ Favorites To Brattleboro & Keene". RadioInsight. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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