WLCA
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| Broadcast area | Greater St. Louis / St. Louis Metro-East |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.9 MHz FM (HD Radio) 89.9-2 FM "Hit Radio" |
| Branding | 89.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative rock/College Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lewis and Clark Community College |
| History | |
First air date | April 30, 1974[1] |
Call sign meaning | Lewis Clark A |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,500 watts |
| HAAT | 120 meters (390 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | http://www.wlcafm.com/ |
WLCA (89.9 FM) is a student-run radio station owned and operated by Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. It currently plays an alternative rock/college radio format. It can be heard in the northern St. Louis, Missouri market area, as well as the city of St. Louis and parts of the Metro-East area.
Awards
WLCA was the recipient of the 2001 and 2002 Achievement In Radio Award for the best student-run radio station in the St. Louis market.
External links
- WLCA official website
- College Website
- 89.9 WLCA Facebook
- Facility details for Facility ID 37167 (WLCA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WLCA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
References
- ^ "FM Station Begun at LCCC". Edwardsville Intelligencer. May 1, 1974. p. 6. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
38°56′57″N 90°11′47″W / 38.9492°N 90.1965°W
