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{{short description|Radio station in Bellefonte–State College, Pennsylvania}}
{{short description|Radio station in Bellefonte–State College, Pennsylvania}}
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{{For|103.1 FM in State College, Pennsylvania (2009–2016)|WAPY}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WZWW
| name = WRSC-FM
| city = [[Bellefonte, Pennsylvania]]
| city = [[Bellefonte, Pennsylvania]]
| country = US
| country = US
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| frequency = {{Frequency|95.3|[[MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = {{Frequency|95.3|[[MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| rds =
| rds =
| branding = 95.3 3WZ
| branding = 95.3 WRSC
| languages =
| languages =
| format = [[Hot adult contemporary]]
| format = [[Talk radio|News/talk]]
| subchannels = {{ubl
| subchannels = {{ubl
| HD1: WRSC-FM analog
| HD2: [[Dark (broadcasting)|Silent]]
| HD2: [[Dark (broadcasting)|Silent]]
| HD3: ''Loud 101.5'' ([[Urban contemporary]]
| HD3: ''Loud 101.5'' ([[Urban contemporary]])
}}
}}
| network =
| network =
| affiliations = {{ubl
| affiliations = {{ubl
| [[Fox News Radio]]
| [[Compass Media Networks]]
| [[Premiere Networks]]
| [[Premiere Networks]]
| [[Radio America (United States)|Radio America]]
| [[Salem Radio Network]]
| [[Westwood One]]
| [[Westwood One]]
|[[Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network]]
}}
}}
| owner = Kristin Cantrell
| owner = Matt Lightner
| licensee = Southern Belle, LLC
| licensee = Lightner Communications LLC
| operator =
| operator =
| sister_stations = [[WBHV-FM]], [[WHUN (AM)|WHUN]], [[WHUN-FM]], [[WLEJ]], [[WOWY]]
| sister_stations =
| founded =
| founded =
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1986|09|15}}
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1986|09|15}}
| last_airdate =
| last_airdate =
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WWZW (1986)|WZWW (1986–2023)}}
| former_names =
| former_names =
| former_frequencies =
| former_frequencies =
| callsign_meaning = Three W's in the callsign
| callsign_meaning = "Radio State College"
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 64572
| facility_id = 64572
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| repeaters =
| repeaters =
| webcast = {{ubl
| webcast = {{ubl
| {{Listen live|url=http://www.3wz.com}}
| {{Listen live|url=https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WRSC}}
| HD3: {{Listen live|url=https://loudradiopa.com}}
| HD3: {{Listen live|url=https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WZWWHD2}}
}}
}}
| website = {{ubl
| website = {{ubl
| {{url|http://www.3wz.com}}
|{{url|https://www.lightnercommunications.com/wrsc/}}
| HD3: {{url|https://loudradiopa.com}}
| HD3: {{url|https://loudradiopa.com}}
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''WZWW''' (95.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a music [[radio station]] licensed to [[Bellefonte, Pennsylvania]], serving the [[State College, Pennsylvania|State College]] area. It currently airs a [[hot adult contemporary]] format.
'''WRSC-FM''' (95.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Bellefonte, Pennsylvania]], serving the [[State College, Pennsylvania|State College]] area. It currently airs a [[talk radio|news/talk]] [[radio format|format]].


==History==
==History==
When State College's radio station formats shuffled in 2004, WZWW was one of the few FM stations that maintained its frequency. When the bars in State College tried to promote their respective businesses, they were confused as to which stations to hire.
When State College's radio station formats shuffled in 2004, the then-WZWW was one of the few FM stations that maintained its frequency. When the bars in State College tried to promote their respective businesses, they were confused as to which stations to hire.


On September 4, 2020, at 2PM, after teasing a relaunch with construction noises between songs the previous day, WZWW shifted from [[Adult Contemporary]] to [[Hot Adult Contemporary]], keeping the "3WZ" name. The first song after the relaunch was "[[Good as Hell]]" by [[Lizzo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/197015/3wz-state-college-goes-under-construction/|title=3WZ State College Relaunches with Hot AC Shift}}</ref>
On September 4, 2020, at 2 PM, after teasing a relaunch with construction noises between songs the previous day, WZWW shifted from [[adult contemporary]] to [[hot adult contemporary]], keeping the "3WZ" name. The first song after the relaunch was "[[Good as Hell]]" by [[Lizzo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/197015/3wz-state-college-goes-under-construction/|title=3WZ State College Relaunches with Hot AC Shift|date=September 4, 2020 }}</ref>


On December 20, 2022, it was announced that the format and branding would move to [[WZWW (FM)|WMAJ]] within the following days and would be replaced by the news/talk format heard on [[WBHV (AM)|WRSC]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Seven Mountains Confirms Imminent State College Shakeup - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ |access-date=December 30, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 2, 2023, the station changed its call sign to WRSC-FM. On January 3, 2023, WRSC-FM changed its format to news/talk.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ Seven Mountains Media State College Format Shuffle Update] Radioinsight - January 5, 2023</ref>
==HD Radio==
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On May 8, 2022, the station's third HD subchannel, simulcast on translator W268BB (101.5 FM), launched with a loop of "[[Kernkraft 400]]" by [[Zombie Nation (musician)|Zombie Nation]], branding a "We Are 101.5", tied into the association of the song with Penn State University football and their "We Are Penn State" chants, and will launch a new format at noon on May 13.<ref name=loud>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225332/zombie-invasion-in-state-college/ It’s Loud In State College] Radioinsight - May 13, 2022</ref> At the promised time, WZWW-HD3 launched an urban contemporary format, branded as "Loud 101.5", with the first song being "[[First Class (song)|First Class]]" by [[Jack Harlow]].<ref name=loud/>


==Weekday programming==
==HD radio==
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On May 8, 2022, the station's third HD subchannel, simulcast on translator W268BB (101.5 FM), launched with a loop of "[[Kernkraft 400]]" by [[Zombie Nation (musician)|Zombie Nation]] as "We Are 101.5", the branding and stunt a reference to the association of the song with the [[Penn State Nittany Lions football]] team and the university's "We Are Penn State" chants, promoting the launch of a new format at noon on May 13.<ref name=loud>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225332/zombie-invasion-in-state-college/ It’s Loud In State College] Radioinsight - May 13, 2022</ref> At the promised time, WZWW-HD3 launched an urban contemporary format, branded as "Loud 101.5", with the first song being "[[First Class (song)|First Class]]" by [[Jack Harlow]].<ref name=loud/>
*6 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Jerry Valeri
*11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Dan
*2 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Mark McKay
*7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Janine

==Saturday programming==
*7 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Weekends with Roula

==Sunday programming==
*6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - The Hollywood 5


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.3wz.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.pbrtv.org/cprtv.html Central PA Frequency Switches]
*[http://www.pbrtv.org/cprtv.html Central PA Frequency Switches]
*{{FM station data|WZWW}}
*{{FM station data|64572|WRSC-FM}}


{{State College Radio}}
{{State College Radio}}
{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Pennsylvania}}
{{News/Talk Radio Stations in Pennsylvania}}

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[[Category:Radio stations in State College, Pennsylvania|RSC-FM]]
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[[Category:News and talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1988]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Pennsylvania]]

Latest revision as of 06:13, 12 July 2024

For 103.1 FM in State College, Pennsylvania (2009–2016), see WAPY.
WRSC-FM
Broadcast areaState College, Pennsylvania
Frequency95.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding95.3 WRSC
Programming
FormatNews/talk
Subchannels
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • Matt Lightner
  • (Lightner Communications LLC)
History
First air date
September 15, 1986; 37 years ago (1986-09-15)
Former call signs
  • WWZW (1986)
  • WZWW (1986–2023)
Call sign meaning
"Radio State College"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64572
ClassA
ERP790 watts
HAAT194 meters (636 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°53′35.2″N 77°51′47.0″W / 40.893111°N 77.863056°W / 40.893111; -77.863056
Translator(s)HD3: 101.5 W268BB (State College)
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Website

WRSC-FM (95.3 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, serving the State College area. It currently airs a news/talk format.

History

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When State College's radio station formats shuffled in 2004, the then-WZWW was one of the few FM stations that maintained its frequency. When the bars in State College tried to promote their respective businesses, they were confused as to which stations to hire.

On September 4, 2020, at 2 PM, after teasing a relaunch with construction noises between songs the previous day, WZWW shifted from adult contemporary to hot adult contemporary, keeping the "3WZ" name. The first song after the relaunch was "Good as Hell" by Lizzo.[2]

On December 20, 2022, it was announced that the format and branding would move to WMAJ within the following days and would be replaced by the news/talk format heard on WRSC.[3] On January 2, 2023, the station changed its call sign to WRSC-FM. On January 3, 2023, WRSC-FM changed its format to news/talk.[4]

HD radio

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On May 8, 2022, the station's third HD subchannel, simulcast on translator W268BB (101.5 FM), launched with a loop of "Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation as "We Are 101.5", the branding and stunt a reference to the association of the song with the Penn State Nittany Lions football team and the university's "We Are Penn State" chants, promoting the launch of a new format at noon on May 13.[5] At the promised time, WZWW-HD3 launched an urban contemporary format, branded as "Loud 101.5", with the first song being "First Class" by Jack Harlow.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRSC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "3WZ State College Relaunches with Hot AC Shift". September 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Seven Mountains Confirms Imminent State College Shakeup - RadioInsight". December 30, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Seven Mountains Media State College Format Shuffle Update Radioinsight - January 5, 2023
  5. ^ a b It’s Loud In State College Radioinsight - May 13, 2022
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