WXCI Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-5.15.2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains early records and by-laws of the Campus Broadcast Association which became WXCI. Documents are arranged by year, and divided into correspondence and operational documents. Some of the operational documents include, emergency broadcast system guidelines, lists of student members, playlists, and financial statements.

Photographs are separated and collocated in their own series.

Dates

Creation: 1972-2009

Creator

WXCI (Organization)
McCarney, Hugh (Person)

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Use restrictions

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
Ruth A. Haas Library
Archives and Special Collections
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-837-8992
E-mail: stevensb@wcsu.edu

Biographical / Historical

WXCI (91.7 FM) is a student radio station broadcasting at 3,000 watts with a stereo transmitter. Studios are located at WCSU's Midtown Campus and the transmitter is located at the Westside campus. It also streams its broadcasts on the Web. The radio station obtained its FCC license to operate on 28 February 1973. Student Rob Abbett nickname Rabbett was the first DJ to broadcast at 10 Watts of power. Prior to the formation of WXCI, a student club operated an AM carrier current system in dorms and campus buildings under the call letters: WCST. WCST was launched by Bob Wilson in 1968. WXCI was, as of 2008, the second largest college radio station in CT at 3000 watts. The station is primarily funded through student activity fees but also derives support from the WCSU Alumni Association and grants. WXCI was an early platform for alternative music in the 1980s.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (, 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Documentation of WXCI's operation dating back to 1972. Collection includes correspondence between WXCI staff members with University administration, membership and outside vendors. Compiled from the files of WXCI faculty advisor, Dr. Hugh McCarney.