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WIII (FM)

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WIII
Broadcast areaCentral New York
Frequency99.9 MHz
BrandingI 100
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsWestwood One
Premiere Networks
New York Giants Radio Network
Buffalo Bills Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of New England, LLC)
WFIZ, WHCU, WNYY, WQNY, WYXL
History
First air date
November 14, 1957; 66 years ago (1957-11-14)
Former call signs
WKRT-FM (1957-1980s)
WOKW (1980s)
WNYP (1980s-1992)
WYYS (1992-94)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9427
ClassB
ERP26,000 watts
HAAT208 meters (682 ft)
Translator(s)100.3 W262AD (Ithaca)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitei100rocks.com

WIII (99.9 MHz), branded as I-100, is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Cortland, New York, and serving Central New York. WIII has a classic rock radio format, with some post-2000 rock songs occasionally heard. It is owned by Saga Communications, and operates as part of its Cayuga Radio Group.

WIII has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 26,000 watts.[2] Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W262AD at 100.3 MHz in Ithaca, New York.

History

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The station signed on the air on November 14, 1957; 66 years ago (1957-11-14).[3] Its original call sign was WKRT-FM, the counterpart to WKRT 920 AM (now WYBY). The two stations simulcast a full service, middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports. They were owned by Radio Cortland, Inc.

The station later broke away with its own programming. In 1994, it changed its call letters to WIII. In the 1990s, WKRT and WIII were owned by Citadel Broadcasting. In 2007, Citadel decided to sell its stations in the Ithaca market to Saga Communications. Because of market ownership caps, Saga donated WYBY to the Bible Broadcasting Network, while keeping WIII.

The WIII call letters have been in place since November 1994 - prior to that it was WKRT-FM, WYYS, WNYP-FM and WOKW.

The station line up is: Mornings: The Bob & Tom Show syndicated from WFBQ Indianapolis, followed by Kat Walters and "The Working Stiff Show", at nights featuring "The Rock n Roll Hot Tub" and overnights with "The Third Shift". A popular feature is Kat Walters' "5 O'Clock Free For All" with theme sets picked by listeners via Facebook. WIII joined the New York Giants Radio Network in 2012.

WIII is popular with regional live music venues and concert promoters including: the State Theatre, DSP Shows, CMAC, TAGS, and del Lago Casino.

Kat Walters is the Brand Manager. Chet Osadchey is the President and General Manager.

Translator

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WIII also broadcasts on the following translator:

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W262AD 100.3 FM Ithaca, New York 9429 250 D LMS

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WIII". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WIII
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1958 page A-326, Broadcasting & Cable
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42°33′23″N 76°09′18″W / 42.5565°N 76.1549°W / 42.5565; -76.1549

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