WMWM

WMWM
City Salem, Massachusetts
Broadcast area Salem State University
Branding WMWM 91.7 FM
Slogan Salem State University Radio
Frequency 91.7 MHz
First air date 1976 (1976)[1]
Format Variety
ERP 130 watts, Stereo
HAAT 24 meters
Class A
Facility ID 58636
Transmitter coordinates 42°30′14.00″N 70°53′26.00″W / 42.5038889°N 70.8905556°W / 42.5038889; -70.8905556Coordinates: 42°30′14.00″N 70°53′26.00″W / 42.5038889°N 70.8905556°W / 42.5038889; -70.8905556
Owner Salem State University
(Salem State College Board of Trustees)
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.wmwmsalem.com

WMWM is a non-commercial radio station at 91.7 Megahertz in Salem, Massachusetts, licensed to Salem State University. The station was founded as WSSC AM 640 (carrier current) in 1968 and became WMWM at 91.7 FM in 1976 with a power of 10 watts. Power was increased to 130 watts in 1978.

The station features alternative rock with specialty shows devoted to local artists, blues, talk, doo wop, and acoustic music. It broadcasts 24 hours a day utilizing computerized automation playlists when a live DJ is not available.

Among the past DJs of WMWM are: Anngelle Wood, now with WZLX in Boston; Chris Kennedy, now with Greater Media in Boston; and cartoonists Keith Knight (The K Chronicles) and Mark Parisi (Off the Mark). Longtime DJ "Cosmic" Amanda Guest founded community radio station BFF.fm in San Francisco, CA.[2]

Two of the stations legendary on air DJ's were Scott Merrill Mezansky (a/k/a Mike Elliott) and Bob Nelson. Scott hosted a soft rock/oldies show from 1978-1987. Bob has hosted The Juke Joint, a blues program (with two other hosts) on Sundays continuously since 1988 and has been a DJ since 1981. Another longtime DJ, Shaun Hayes, played jazz and progressive talk shows and was with the station for over 15 years. Hayes died on May 12, 2013.

Doug Mascott hosted local music program "Trax of the Town" from 1999 until his death in March 2014.

Automation

WMWM features automated playlist technologies, such as automated weather reports and news updates for college students. By utilizing text-to-speech software, WMWM is able to automatically provide information via voice to morning commuters and other listeners.

Streaming radio

WMWM began streaming radio on October 6, 2008. Although WMWM has started an online presence, it does not plan on terminating FM presence in the future. Presently, WMWM uses Shoutcast and is available at wmwmonline.com and the apps RadioOnlineBox and Radionomy.

References

  1. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-213. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ http://bff.fm/profiles/cosmicamanda


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