WEXT

Infobox Radio station
name = WEXT


city = Amsterdam, New York
area = Albany, New York
branding = Exit 97.7
slogan =
airdate = July 16, 1979 (as WMVL)
frequency = 97.7 MHz
format = Alternative rock
erp = 1,600 watts
haat = convert|190|m|ft|lk=on|sp=us
class = A
facility_id = 23457
coordinates = coord|42|59|5.00|N| 74|10|49.00|W|region:GB_type:city
callsign_meaning = EXiT 97.7
former_callsigns = WMVQ (1979-1988)
WKOL-FM (1988-1994)
WBKK (1994-2007)
owner = WMHT Educational Telecommunications
licensee =
sister_stations =
webcast =
website = [http://exit977.org exit977.org]
affiliations = National Public Radio, Public Radio International

WEXT (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult album alternative format. [cite web |url=http://www.arbitron.com |title=Station Information Profile |work=Arbitron] Licensed to Amsterdam, New York, USA, the station serves Albany, New York. [cite news |work=Albany Times Union |first=Danielle |last=Furfaro |title='The Exit,' a new format for radio, emerges |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-31817795_ITM |date=2007-07-06] The station is currently owned by WMHT Educational Telecommunications and features programing from American Public Media, National Public Radio and Public Radio International. [cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WEXT |title=WEXT Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division]

Programming

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."

References

External links

*FMQ|WEXT
*FML|WEXT
*FMARB|WEXT