WRTC-FM

WRTC-FM
Hartford, Connecticut
Broadcast area	Hartford, Connecticut
Frequency	89.3 (MHz)
Programming
Format	Diversified
Ownership
Owner	Trinity College (Connecticut)
History
First air date	February 26, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-02-26)
Former frequencies	620 kc. (1947–1949) 550 kc. (1949-1950) 620 kc. (1950-1956)
Call sign meaning	W Radio Trinity College
Technical information
Facility ID	68255
Class	A
ERP	300 watts, Stereo
HAAT	29 meters
Transmitter coordinates	41°45′06″N 72°41′29″W / 41.75167°N 72.69139°W / 41.75167; -72.69139 (WRTC)
Links
Website	www.wrtcfm.com

WRTC-FM (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial music radio station primarily serving the Hartford, Connecticut metropolitan area. Owned and operated by Trinity College, it broadcasts weekly programs in various formats including rock, jazz, and urban contemporary.

History and programming

WRTC made its on-air debut on February 26, 1947. WRTC-FM's programming heavily features music offerings and artist interviews, spanning across jazz, techno, progressive, and world music. Its Southern soul show Greasy Tracks celebrated its 20-year-anniversary in 2015.

The station also airs shows on local politics and affairs, such as The Community Talk Show, a bi-weekly panel discussion exploring topics ranging from social welfare, healthcare, and politics to economic development, law enforcement, and unemployment.^[1] In 1996, WRTC carried the second presidential debate between incumbent Bill Clinton and challenger Bob Dole, moderated by PBS NewsHour host Jim Lehrer in San Diego.^[1] WRTC’s veteran sportscasters provide home and away game coverage of the Bantams in NESCAC football action in the fall.^[1]

Events

WRTC-FM hosts multiple music festivals in Hartford.^[2] See Trinity_College_(Connecticut)#Music.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "History". WRTC. Archived from the original on 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
^ Courant, Susan Dunne | Hartford (2022-04-12). "Brazilian music stars to perform at Trinity College's Samba Fest". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2024-01-16.