WEXT

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WEXT
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City of license Amsterdam, New York
Broadcast area Albany
Frequency 97.7 MHz
Format Alternative rock
ERP 1,600 watts
HAAT 190.0 meters
Class A
Facility ID 23457
Transmitter Coordinates 42°59′5.00″N 74°10′49.00″W / 42.9847222, -74.1802778
Affiliations National Public Radio, Public Radio International
Owner WMHT Educational Telecommunications
Website exit977.org

WEXT (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult album alternative format.[1] Licensed to Amsterdam, New York, USA, the station serves Albany. The station is currently owned by Wmht Educational Telecommunications and features programing from American Public Media, National Public Radio and Public Radio International.[2]

The station highlights a lot of local music, calling it Local 518 (in reference to the station's area code).

Featured programs include the children's rock and roll program called "The Peanut Butter Jam."

[edit] References

  1. ^ WEXT Facility Record. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ Station Information Profile. Arbitron.

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