WHWS-LP
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WHWS-LP is an LPFM radio station
operated by Hobart and William Smith Colleges
and broadcasting to Geneva, New York
. It is primarily staffed by the students of HWS. The station is owned by the Finger Lakes Regional Arts Council (which manages The Smith Opera House in Geneva).
and full operations commenced with HWS student programming intermixed with Radio Bilingue.
The call letters were still WSAC-LP (the Smith (Opera House) Arts Council) in early 2008 due to some minor bureaucratic delays; the "WHWS" call letters were originally assigned by the FCC, via the US Coast Guard, to a defunct World War II
naval vessel. But in mid-May 2008, the change to WHWS-LP became official.
While the WHWS studios are located in the same building as the other Hobart and William Smith Colleges
station, WEOS
, and both stations share some of the same staff members...there is virtually no direct coordination between the two operations in regards to programming; the two stations are designed to be separate and independent offerings to Geneva. Similarly, while WEOS is under the direct control of the Colleges of the Seneca, WHWS is under the control of a separate entity - the Finger Lakes Regional Arts Council.
However, like WEOS, there are multiple opportunities for Hobart & William Smith students to volunteer at WHWS in the areas of music vetting/organization, promotions, sports, and the like.
From midnight until 10am weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday, WHWS is an affiliate station of the satellite service Radio Bilingue, which is primarily based in Fresno, California, and described on their website as: "...a non-profit radio network with Latino control and leadership, (and) is the only national distributor of Spanish-language programming in public radio. This satellite network was formed to provide stations with news, information, and cultural programming in Spanish and musical programs showcasing a variety of Latino formats with emphasis on Mexican folk and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Satélite Radio Bilingüe builds on Radio Bilingüe's decades-old tradition of talk programs, special events coverage and its flagship news service, Noticiero Latino, for stations across the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico." Here is their full program schedule.
Local Programming
From 10am to 12 midnight weekdays (and some other times), WHWS broadcasts a medley of local programming, from rock/alternative, hip-hop, modern rock, classic rock, CHR, jazz, world and other genres. Programming at the discretion of the DJ, who is often a HWS student. If no live DJ is present, an Enco DAD automation system plays from the latest selection of music that the station receives from a variety of music labels.
Special Local Programming
WHWS also has specialty programming, such as Fridays at the Scandling Cafe, a two-hour live broadcast every Friday at lunchtime from the HWS Scandling Center. A rotating staff of student DJ's man this shift.
WHWS also broadcasts Geneva community events, like Candidate's Forums and City Council meetings.
HWS Sports Coverage
WHWS also provides coverage of Hobart Statesmen and William Smith Herons athletics games, particularly:
See also WEOS
for Hobart Football and Hobart Lacrosse games.
WHWS also broadcasts the Geneva Red Wings NYCBL Baseball home games.
WHWS occasionally rebroadcasts some special programming that WEOS
has previously aired, including:
WHWS also sometimes switches formats for special days, such as HWS Orientation Weekend in late August each year, when WHWS becomes a quasi-Highway Advisory Radio
station, broadcasting a loop of scheduled events, weather and driving directions for incoming first-year students and their parents. (informing the local community, as well)
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
operated by Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in Geneva, New York, are together a liberal arts college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. In athletics, however, the two schools compete with separate teams, known as the Hobart Statesmen and the...
and broadcasting to Geneva, New York
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
. It is primarily staffed by the students of HWS. The station is owned by the Finger Lakes Regional Arts Council (which manages The Smith Opera House in Geneva).
Mission statement
The mission of the station is threefold:- Provide a broadcast information & entertainment service to the Spanish-speaking populace in and around Geneva.
- Provide an outlet for programming by and for the interest of HWS students, administration and faculty.
- Provide coverage of HWS athletics.
History
WHWS-LP was originally applied for as WSAC-LP as a LPFM (low powered FM) license and had a variety of different, sporadic, shows. Eventually the station was organized around having Radio Bilingue as its core programming, and began continuous operations as such towards the end of 2007. In January 2008, a fully functional studio was brought on-line in conjunction with WEOSWEOS
WEOS is a college radio station licensed to Geneva, New York, broadcasting primarily on 89.7 FM across the Finger Lakes region of New York. It also broadcasts on a smaller relay transmitter on 90.3FM in Geneva . The station is owned by The Colleges of the Seneca, Inc., the legal name of Hobart...
and full operations commenced with HWS student programming intermixed with Radio Bilingue.
The call letters were still WSAC-LP (the Smith (Opera House) Arts Council) in early 2008 due to some minor bureaucratic delays; the "WHWS" call letters were originally assigned by the FCC, via the US Coast Guard, to a defunct World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
naval vessel. But in mid-May 2008, the change to WHWS-LP became official.
While the WHWS studios are located in the same building as the other Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in Geneva, New York, are together a liberal arts college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. In athletics, however, the two schools compete with separate teams, known as the Hobart Statesmen and the...
station, WEOS
WEOS
WEOS is a college radio station licensed to Geneva, New York, broadcasting primarily on 89.7 FM across the Finger Lakes region of New York. It also broadcasts on a smaller relay transmitter on 90.3FM in Geneva . The station is owned by The Colleges of the Seneca, Inc., the legal name of Hobart...
, and both stations share some of the same staff members...there is virtually no direct coordination between the two operations in regards to programming; the two stations are designed to be separate and independent offerings to Geneva. Similarly, while WEOS is under the direct control of the Colleges of the Seneca, WHWS is under the control of a separate entity - the Finger Lakes Regional Arts Council.
However, like WEOS, there are multiple opportunities for Hobart & William Smith students to volunteer at WHWS in the areas of music vetting/organization, promotions, sports, and the like.
Programming
Radio BilingueFrom midnight until 10am weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday, WHWS is an affiliate station of the satellite service Radio Bilingue, which is primarily based in Fresno, California, and described on their website as: "...a non-profit radio network with Latino control and leadership, (and) is the only national distributor of Spanish-language programming in public radio. This satellite network was formed to provide stations with news, information, and cultural programming in Spanish and musical programs showcasing a variety of Latino formats with emphasis on Mexican folk and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Satélite Radio Bilingüe builds on Radio Bilingüe's decades-old tradition of talk programs, special events coverage and its flagship news service, Noticiero Latino, for stations across the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico." Here is their full program schedule.
Local Programming
From 10am to 12 midnight weekdays (and some other times), WHWS broadcasts a medley of local programming, from rock/alternative, hip-hop, modern rock, classic rock, CHR, jazz, world and other genres. Programming at the discretion of the DJ, who is often a HWS student. If no live DJ is present, an Enco DAD automation system plays from the latest selection of music that the station receives from a variety of music labels.
Special Local Programming
WHWS also broadcasts Geneva community events, like Candidate's Forums and City Council meetings.
HWS Sports Coverage
WHWS also provides coverage of Hobart Statesmen and William Smith Herons athletics games, particularly:
- Basketball (Hobart & William Smith)
- Lacrosse (William Smith)
- Ice Hockey (Hobart)
- Field Hockey (William Smith)
- Soccer (Hobart & William Smith)
See also WEOS
WEOS
WEOS is a college radio station licensed to Geneva, New York, broadcasting primarily on 89.7 FM across the Finger Lakes region of New York. It also broadcasts on a smaller relay transmitter on 90.3FM in Geneva . The station is owned by The Colleges of the Seneca, Inc., the legal name of Hobart...
for Hobart Football and Hobart Lacrosse games.
WHWS also broadcasts the Geneva Red Wings NYCBL Baseball home games.
WEOS
WEOS is a college radio station licensed to Geneva, New York, broadcasting primarily on 89.7 FM across the Finger Lakes region of New York. It also broadcasts on a smaller relay transmitter on 90.3FM in Geneva . The station is owned by The Colleges of the Seneca, Inc., the legal name of Hobart...
has previously aired, including:
WHWS also sometimes switches formats for special days, such as HWS Orientation Weekend in late August each year, when WHWS becomes a quasi-Highway Advisory Radio
Highway advisory radio
Travelers Information Radio Stations , are sometimes also called Highway Advisory Radio Stations by Departments of Transportation in the United States. These radio stations are licensed low-power AM radio stations set up by local transport departments to provide bulletins to motorists and other...
station, broadcasting a loop of scheduled events, weather and driving directions for incoming first-year students and their parents. (informing the local community, as well)