WSTB
WSTB (88.9 FM) – branded 88.9 The AlterNation – is a non-commercial educational alternative rock radio station licensed to Streetsboro, Ohio. Owned by the Streetsboro City School District, the station serves the Akron metro area. The WSTB studios are located at Streetsboro High School in Streetsboro, while the station transmitter is in nearby Kent on the campus of Kent State University. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WSTB is available online.
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| City | Streetsboro, Ohio |
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| Broadcast area | Akron metro area |
| Branding | 88.9 The AlterNation |
| Slogan | Rock with the 'Nation! |
| Format | Alternative rock |
| ERP | 680 watts |
| HAAT | 113.6 meters |
| Class | A |
| Facility ID | 63537 |
| Call sign meaning | STreetsBoro |
| Former frequencies | 91.5 MHz (1973–95) |
| Owner | Streetsboro City School District (Streetsboro City School District) |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | rock889 |
History
WSTB first began broadcasting in September 1973 at 91.5 FM. On July 11, 1995, the station began broadcasting at 88.9 FM; the move was made possible after WAPS/Akron moved from 89.1 to 91.3 FM. WSTB is fully supported by listeners.[1][2][3][4]
Current programming
WSTB airs alternative rock music throughout most of the week. The sole exception is Sunday, when the station airs a day-long block of oldies music; the station itself is effectively re-branded "The Sunday Oldies Jukebox".
References
- http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/70s-OCR-YB/1974-YB/1974-BC-YB-for-OCR-Page-0362.pdf
- http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/70s-OCR-YB/1978-YB/1978-BC-YB-for-OCR-Page-0416.pdf
- Giffels, David (August 5, 1994). "Akron Schools' Station Moves Up FM Dial". Akron Beacon Journal. Beacon Journal Publishing Co. p. D6.
- http://www.rock889.com/history/thestoryofwstb.pdf
External links
- Official website
- Query the FCC's FM station database for WSTB
- Radio-Locator information on WSTB
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for WSTB