City Trenton, New Jersey Frequency 91.3 MHz Format College Radio | Slogan "Open Your Mind" First air date 1966 | |
Broadcast area Central New Jersey
Bucks County, PA | ||
WTSR (91.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station broadcasting from The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), servicing Mercer County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania as well as broadcasting over the internet.
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History
WTSR first went on the air in September 1966. Originally broadcasting on 89.7 FM at a power of 10 watts, the frequency was changed to 91.3 in 1972 when the station was granted an increase in power by the FCC to broadcast at 1–500 watts. During the mid-1980s the station was part of the WWDE or 2WD Family until another split helped move it to its current place. This upgrade in power has provided the station with a 30-mile broadcast radius and the capability to reach a potential audience of 750,000-800,000 listeners. WTSR moved into brand new facilities inside Kendall Hall at the beginning of the 1993-94 academic year. In late February 2007, the station began broadcasting over the internet.
Programming
The station features a mix of indie music, rock, and specialty programming. Its official music format is "new alternative variety". Between 8:00AM and 6:00PM the station features its "Dayside" programming, which is designed to help promote up-and-coming artists as well as provide a home to bands not often heard on commercial radio. The introduction of the "Dayside" format in 1996 helped bring the station notoriety amongst the college radio community and establish it as one of the more influential stations in the college radio ranks.
Between 6:00PM and midnight, the station offers a variety of specialty programming that consists of shows featuring folk/world, synth-pop, modern rock, metal, reggae, oldies, gospel, and many more.
Charting
WTSR reports Top 30 and Loud Rock charts weekly to CMJ as well as being part of the magazine's select group of "Core Reporters." Previously WTSR had the distinction of reporting charts to Gavin Magazine before the publication's demise in 2002.
Management
WTSR is completely student-run by a 12-member board of directors. The current executive board consists of Station Manager Nicholas Wodeshick, Operations Manager Thomas Hudson, and Program Manager Cassidy Cardone.