WPTC
Encyclopedia
WPTC is the non-commercial radio station licensed to the Pennsylvania College of Technology
, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
. The station broadcasts at 88.1 FM frequency.
(FCC) rules and regulations for this type of change, the call letters current at that time, "WWAS", where removed and the current call letters, "WPTC", were given to the station. During this process, the original plan was to change the call letters to "WPCT" to match the abbreviated letter of the college, Pennsylvania College of Technology. However, the "WPCT" call letters were already in use by another radio station, and still are today.
Overall operations of the station are overseen by the faculty adviser, Dr. Brad Nason.
Jazz Perspectives is a series of interviews with great jazz artists of the day and the music that made them famous. Hosted by Reese Erlich. Airs Sundays at 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Jazz Inspired
is hosted by Judy Carmichael and airs Fridays at midnight and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli
focuses exclusively on playing American standards recorded by a growing number of new performers, along with the "greats" who influenced them. Airs at 1 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Celtic Crossing highlights Celtic and Celtic-influenced music. Produced by local DJ Jessica Huffman, the show airs Fridays at 11 p.m.
World of Possibilities is a production of the Mainstream Media Project. Airs Saturdays at 6 a.m.
Voices of Our World is a production of Maryknoll public affairs. Airs Mondays at 6 a.m.
War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the war in Iraq
and the war in Afghanistan
by providing balanced and in-depth reporting. Airs Mondays at 6:30 a.m.
Hightower Radio is a different look into today's events that is hosted by Jim Hightower
. Airs Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m.
Earth & Sky
is an award-winning international science news radio program that is heard 8 million times a day. Airs daily at 7 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
There are also diverse student-produced programs that change from semester to semester.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, or Penn College, is a public college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, affiliated with The Pennsylvania State University. As an applied technology college, the school offers certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree programs in more than 100 fields of...
, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
. The station broadcasts at 88.1 FM frequency.
Broadcast formats
WPTC broadcasts 24 hours a day, year-round broadcast schedule. During this time, the station has two major formats. During the academic year, the stations broadcasts a modern rock format from 7 AM Monday to 12 Midnight Friday. On weekends (Midnight Friday to 7 AM Monday) and during summer and semester breaks, the station broadcasts a jazz format.Call letter change
On June 13, 1997, in compliance with Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) rules and regulations for this type of change, the call letters current at that time, "WWAS", where removed and the current call letters, "WPTC", were given to the station. During this process, the original plan was to change the call letters to "WPCT" to match the abbreviated letter of the college, Pennsylvania College of Technology. However, the "WPCT" call letters were already in use by another radio station, and still are today.
Management and staff
The station is managed by Mass Media Communications students and a faculty adviser. The staff of approximately 35 students, from the Mass Media major as well as students from other majors, and 15 community volunteers man the station during daily operation.Overall operations of the station are overseen by the faculty adviser, Dr. Brad Nason.
Programming
WPTC broadcasts a wide range of documentaries and specials and a variety of independent music shows as well as locally and nationally produced news and public affairs programs.
Jazz
Jazz Perspectives is a series of interviews with great jazz artists of the day and the music that made them famous. Hosted by Reese Erlich. Airs Sundays at 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Jazz Inspired
Jazz Inspired
Jazz Inspired is a weekly radio series hosted by Judy Carmichael. The program is broadcast on more than 170 radio stations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as XM and Sirius Satellite radio. The one hour broadcast features jazz musicians as well as jazz-related topics...
is hosted by Judy Carmichael and airs Fridays at midnight and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli
John Paul Pizzarelli, Jr. is an American jazz guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader. He has had a lengthy career as a recording artist, performing for a variety of labels that include Telarc Records, RCA Records and Chesky Records, among others...
focuses exclusively on playing American standards recorded by a growing number of new performers, along with the "greats" who influenced them. Airs at 1 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
Other Music
The Celtic Crossing highlights Celtic and Celtic-influenced music. Produced by local DJ Jessica Huffman, the show airs Fridays at 11 p.m.
Public Affairs
World of Possibilities is a production of the Mainstream Media Project. Airs Saturdays at 6 a.m.
Voices of Our World is a production of Maryknoll public affairs. Airs Mondays at 6 a.m.
War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the war in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and the war in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
by providing balanced and in-depth reporting. Airs Mondays at 6:30 a.m.
Features
Hightower Radio is a different look into today's events that is hosted by Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower
James Allen "Jim" Hightower is an American syndicated columnist, activist and author.-Life and career:Born in Denison, Texas, Hightower came from a working class background. He worked his way through college as assistant general manager of the Denton Chamber of Commerce and later landed a spot as...
. Airs Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m.
Earth & Sky
Earth & Sky
Earth & Sky is a daily radio series presenting information about science and nature. It began broadcasting in 1991. Earth & Sky is the creation of producers Deborah Byrd and Joel Block, also the hosts, whose program "Star Date" began broadcasting in the U.S...
is an award-winning international science news radio program that is heard 8 million times a day. Airs daily at 7 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
There are also diverse student-produced programs that change from semester to semester.
Organizational membership
WPTC is an active member in the following radio organizations:- College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI)
- Intercollegiate Broadcasting SystemIntercollegiate Broadcasting SystemIntercollegiate Broadcasting System is an organization of over 1000 non-profit, education-affiliated radio stations .Founded in 1940, IBS is headquartered in New Windsor, New York, with a legal office in Washington, D.C., and frequently represents its members with FCC negotiations, copyright...
(IBS) - Pennsylvania Association of BroadcastersPennsylvania Association of BroadcastersThe Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, commonly referred to as PAB, represents radio and television broadcasters across the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is affiliated with the National Association of Broadcasters. Every year the organization holds a convention where its main attraction,...
(PAB)