WAPJ
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WAPJ is a non-commercial FM
radio station
in the United States
, operated by the I.B. and Zena H. Temkin Foundation. The station was first licensed in 1996 and currently operates on 89.9 MHz with a translator in downtown Torrington, Connecticut
on 105.1 MHz.
The station offers an eclectic mix of music and spoken word programming targeted for the Torrington area and produced by area volunteers. WAPJ has a close working relationship with WWUH
at the University of Hartford
, and rebroadcasts WWUH's programming for part of the day.
In serving an increasingly multi-cultural community in the Greater Torrington area, WAPJ's programming includes shows which emphasize Polish and West Indian culture. In addition, the station features fine bluegrass, country and western, reggae, jazz, oldies, sportscasts (including broadcasts of local high school games) and more. WAPJ's schedule also includes talk shows with topics ranging from sports and politics to health and homeopathy.
History:
WAPJ, originally licensed to the Litchfield County Commission for Higher Education, came on the air in 1997 with both the studio and antenna located on the UCONN Torrington campus. The station's antenna was mounted on a 300' tower formerly owned by SNET. The station operated with 100 watts ERP from this location but had some coverage problems due to high terrain to the west and north of the site. To eliminate these problems the antenna was moved to Highland Avenue in Torrington in 2000. Even though the FCC required that the power be reduced to 40 watts, the greatly increased height of the antenna resulted in a significant improvement in coverage. In 2001 the license was transferred to the Nutmeg Ballet and the studios were moved to the basement of the newly renovated Nutmeg Ballet building on Main Street in Torrington. The additional space at this location allowed for the construction of a 2nd studio for training and production. In 2004 the license was transferred to the current licensee, the I.B. and Zena H. Temkin Foundation, and the studios were moved to 42 Water Street in Torrington. This location offered approximately 2000 square feet (185.8 m²) of space and included an air studio, a production studio, a performance area and extensive office space. In 2005 the station was granted a license for a translator on 105.1 MHz with 20 watts to provide additional signal building-penetration downtown Torrington.
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, operated by the I.B. and Zena H. Temkin Foundation. The station was first licensed in 1996 and currently operates on 89.9 MHz with a translator in downtown Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut and the northwestern Connecticut region. It is also the core city of the largest micropolitan area in the United States. The city population was 36,383 according to the 2010 census....
on 105.1 MHz.
The station offers an eclectic mix of music and spoken word programming targeted for the Torrington area and produced by area volunteers. WAPJ has a close working relationship with WWUH
WWUH
WWUH is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. The station was started on July 15, 1968 and has a Public Alternative Radio format....
at the University of Hartford
University of Hartford
The University of Hartford is a private, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The degree programs at the University of Hartford hold the highest levels of accreditation available in the US, including the Engineering Accreditation Commission of...
, and rebroadcasts WWUH's programming for part of the day.
In serving an increasingly multi-cultural community in the Greater Torrington area, WAPJ's programming includes shows which emphasize Polish and West Indian culture. In addition, the station features fine bluegrass, country and western, reggae, jazz, oldies, sportscasts (including broadcasts of local high school games) and more. WAPJ's schedule also includes talk shows with topics ranging from sports and politics to health and homeopathy.
History:
WAPJ, originally licensed to the Litchfield County Commission for Higher Education, came on the air in 1997 with both the studio and antenna located on the UCONN Torrington campus. The station's antenna was mounted on a 300' tower formerly owned by SNET. The station operated with 100 watts ERP from this location but had some coverage problems due to high terrain to the west and north of the site. To eliminate these problems the antenna was moved to Highland Avenue in Torrington in 2000. Even though the FCC required that the power be reduced to 40 watts, the greatly increased height of the antenna resulted in a significant improvement in coverage. In 2001 the license was transferred to the Nutmeg Ballet and the studios were moved to the basement of the newly renovated Nutmeg Ballet building on Main Street in Torrington. The additional space at this location allowed for the construction of a 2nd studio for training and production. In 2004 the license was transferred to the current licensee, the I.B. and Zena H. Temkin Foundation, and the studios were moved to 42 Water Street in Torrington. This location offered approximately 2000 square feet (185.8 m²) of space and included an air studio, a production studio, a performance area and extensive office space. In 2005 the station was granted a license for a translator on 105.1 MHz with 20 watts to provide additional signal building-penetration downtown Torrington.