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WKNC-FM
WKNC-FM (88.1 FM), North Carolina State University's student-run, non-commercial radio station is a college radio station broadcasting from Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States. Broadcasting with an effective radiated power of 25,000 watts, its signal covers much of the Research Triangle and outlying areas. The station is operated as part of the Department of Student Media at N.C. State and students hold all roles from DJ to general manager. The primary weekday format is indie rock, with specialty
– WKNC 580 AM became WKNC 88.1 FM. The 10 watt transmitter expanded the coverage area from on-campus residence halls to much of the surrounding city. WKNC aired a mix of folk, jazz, and classical music at the time.
- 1972 – The station moved into studios in the University Student Center, and a guyed 30 foot antenna tower was built atop the University's library.
- 1974 – Transmitter power increased to 1,000 watts. Format changed to a progressive rock style, but continued to feature top-40