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WAMC-FM (90.3 FM) is a listener-supported non-commercial radio station in Albany, New York. It airs a public radio format focusing on news and talk with some specialty music shows on weekends. Owned by "WAMC Northeast Public Radio", it has its studios on Central Avenue in Albany and its transmitter is atop Mount Greylock in Adams, Massachusetts.[2] Its primary signal encompasses the Capital District, Eastern New York State, Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut. It is a member station of National Public Radio (NPR), American Public Media, Public Radio Exchange and carries the BBC World Service overnight.
Key Information
Unlike many NPR stations which largely air network programming, five to six hours of WAMC's weekday schedule are produced in-house.[3] WAMC is a charitable, educational, non-commercial broadcaster meeting the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3))[4] The station operates The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, near its studios in Albany.
Dottie Reyonolds chairs WAMC's board of trustees, while Sarah Gilbert is the station's CEO and president. Gilbert succeeded Alan Chartock, who retired in 2023 after leading the station for more than 40 years.[5][6]
History
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (December 2017) |
Albany Medical Center
[edit]WAMC signed on the air in October 1958.[7] Albert P. Fredette served as the first general manager. WAMC was put on the air by the local hospital and medical school, Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center is a large tertiary-care hospital serving the upper Hudson Valley, and the medical school is one of the country's ACGME-accredited medical schools. The affiliation with Albany Medical College was the source of the call sign WAMC. In 1981, the station became an independent institution, no longer associated with the medical school.
In its early days, WAMC had a mostly classical music radio format. The earliest years also included broadcasts of health information and lectures from visiting medical professors. Early on, part of WAMC's regular programming was the broadcast of live concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) from Tanglewood and Boston. When the NPR network was founded in 1970, WAMC became one of NPR's original 90 "charter" members.
Separating from the medical school
[edit]Around 1980, financial pressures caused the hospital and medical school to begin divesting the station. In 1981, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license on 90.3 FM was transferred to a 501c3 tax-exempt entity, WAMC, Inc., which had been set up by a group of five corporators, including Alan S. Chartock, who became longtime CEO and President, retiring in 2023. WAMC was initially affiliated with the State University of New York and New York State government.
In the years since the transfer, the station has eliminated classical music, except for live BSO concerts. It has become a producer of information-based, non-music programming, providing a variety of interview-format programs to radio stations across the country via the station's in-house subsidiary, National Productions. (WMHT-FM in nearby Schenectady and its network of repeater stations continues to program classical music in the region.)
Expanding the network
[edit]Listener contributions (often obtained during periodic pledge drives) and corporate contributions have helped the original single station grow over the years into a network of 22 facilities with large primary service contours covering the Capital District, the Adirondacks section of New York, the outer northern suburbs of New York City, Western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, and parts of New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
It has been a custom on WAMC to play two songs to mark the end of every fund drive: Kate Smith's "God Bless America" and Ray Charles' rendition of "America the Beautiful". The station's February 2017 fund drive raised over $1,000,000 in less than one day.[8]
The main 90.3 MHz signal has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 10,000 watts, which on paper is somewhat modest for a full NPR member on the FM band. However, its height above average terrain (HAAT) of 600 meters (2,000 ft) gives it one of the largest coverage areas of any NPR station in the Northeast. It provides at least grade B coverage to most of east-central New York (including the Capital District), southwestern Vermont, western Massachusetts, southwestern New Hampshire, and northwestern Connecticut.
Mount Greylock
[edit]While WAMC-FM is based in Albany, its transmitter is actually in Massachusetts. WAMC-FM's antenna tower is atop Mount Greylock in Adams, in the Mount Greylock State Reservation. It is the tallest mountain in Massachusetts. The transmitter had formerly been a tenant on the tower, which was built and maintained by the Albany ABC-TV affiliate WTEN (channel 10) for its satellite station for the Berkshire region and Pittsfield, WCDC. WCDC had broadcast on channel 19 but that signal was shut down in 2017. The tower also features a radio facility for the Massachusetts State Police and a translator station for the Albany NBC affiliate, WNYT (channel 13).
On December 22, 2017, WAMC entered into an agreement to purchase the Mount Greylock WCDC transmitter and tower from the owner of WTEN/WCDC, Nexstar Media Group, for just above $1 million. WCDC-TV had gone permanently silent on November 19, 2017, two weeks ahead of a planned December 1 shutdown amid declining over-the-air viewership, following damage to the station's transmission line in a storm. The TV station license was surrendered for cancellation on February 12, 2018, as a result of the FCC's 2016 spectrum auction for $34.5 million in compensation. Due to the tower sitting on Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation land, as well as WTEN's lease on the land having expired two years prior, WAMC-FM could have been taken off the air if it had not purchased the facility. WAMC now owns the tower itself, but not the land beneath, which is under lease with the MDCR until 2025.[9]
Accusations of bias
[edit]NPR's official news policy says its affiliate stations should be "fair, unbiased, accurate, honest, and respectful of the people that are covered".[10] A Washington-based NPR news producer, who requested anonymity, stated that Chartock, the station's then-president and a frequently heard voice on the station, presented politically biased commentary.[11]
Chartock responded that WAMC's editorial neutrality is maintained by "including as many conservative commentators on the air as liberal ones".[11]
First Amendment Fund
[edit]In 2005, WAMC's board of trustees established a "First Amendment Fund" to promote and preserve the First Amendment and the right of free speech by providing a source of funding "to support WAMC if special situations or needs should arise". The contributions in this "unrestricted, board designated" fund reported on WAMC's 2006 IRS tax forms was $482,577.[12]
Syndicated programs
[edit]WAMC syndicates many of its shows to other public radio stations.[13] These programs include
- Legislative Gazette about NY State politics
- The Capitol Connection about NY State politics
- Women's news show 51% with Jesse King
- Environmental news show Earth Wise
- Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen
- The Academic Minute with Lynn Pasquerella
- Ideas show The Best of Our Knowledge with Bob Barrett (not to be confused with To the Best of Our Knowledge syndicated by Wisconsin Public Radio)
- Author interview program The Book Show with Joe Donahue[14]
- Media criticism show The Media Project
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Network
[edit]WAMC-FM's reach is extended into parts of New York State, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Monadnock Region, Champlain Valley, Skylands Region and North Country areas, along with portions of Quebec, via a network of twelve full-power repeaters and sixteen low-power translators.[15][16] One of these satellite stations operates on the AM band, WAMC (1400 AM) in Albany.[17]
Repeaters
[edit]Translators
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAMC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WAMC-FM
- ^ WAMC.org/WAMC-radio-schedule#weekly
- ^ "GuideStar Exchange Reports for WAMC". GuideStar. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ Falk, Tyler (May 25, 2023). "Longtime WAMC CEO Alan Chartock retires". current.org. Current. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ "After four decades leading WAMC, President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock retires". wamc.org. WAMC Northeast Public Radio. May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Information from Broadcasting Yearbook 1961-1962 page B-108
- ^ "Thanks to anti-Trump sentiment, WAMC meets goal in 12 hours". Times Union. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ Fanto, Clarence (December 22, 2017). "WAMC purchases radio tower atop Mount Greylock". Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "NPR Ethics Handbook | How to apply our standards to our journalism". NPR. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Dechter, Gadi (July 13, 2005). "Locally Grown". Baltimore City Paper. Archived from the original on December 25, 2005. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ^ "WAMC's IRS Form 990 for Fiscal 2006 (page 35)" (PDF).
- ^ "WAMC Distribution –". Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "The Book Show". WAMC. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ "Coverage Map | WAMC". Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ "Frequencies". Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "Coverage Map | WAMC". Retrieved May 2, 2014.
Further reading
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 70849 (WAMC-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WAMC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
from Grokipedia
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio network headquartered in Albany, New York, operating flagship station WAMC at 90.3 FM and a system of translators and affiliates across the region.[1] Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1981, it provides round-the-clock programming emphasizing news, talk, and cultural content.[2]
The network serves portions of seven northeastern states—New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania—through 29 broadcast locations, delivering a mix of national programming from its affiliations with National Public Radio and the Public Radio Exchange alongside locally produced shows.[1] Notable offerings include NPR staples such as All Things Considered and Morning Edition, complemented by regional fare like the daily discussion program The Roundtable and educational series The Best of Our Knowledge.[3] Under President and CEO Sarah Gilbert, appointed in 2024, WAMC maintains operations funded primarily by listener donations, business underwriting, and grants, including support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.[4][1]
WAMC has encountered operational challenges, including a 2023 dispute over compensation for The Roundtable panelists that led to the departure of several contributors after the station discontinued payments to select guests.[5] In 2025, it absorbed a $450,000 cut in federal funding, equivalent to roughly 5% of its annual budget, prompting accelerated fundraising efforts amid broader scrutiny of public media financing.[6] These events underscore the network's reliance on diverse revenue streams while sustaining its commitment to regional journalism and public service broadcasting.[1]
These facilities collectively enable WAMC to serve approximately 1 million potential listeners in a multi-state region, with signals designed for non-commercial educational use under FCC Class allocations that prioritize wide-area coverage over high urban density.[19][44]
History
Origins with Albany Medical Center
WAMC-FM, the flagship station of what would become WAMC Northeast Public Radio, was established on October 1, 1958, by Albany Medical College of Union University as a non-commercial educational FM radio station.[7] The station's call letters derived directly from "Albany Medical College," reflecting its institutional origins.[8] Initially licensed by the Federal Communications Commission for educational purposes, WAMC-FM operated with a 10,000-watt transmitter located on Mount Greylock in Massachusetts, enabling coverage across the Capital Region and facilitating two-way radio communications for postgraduate medical education.[8] The primary mission centered on advancing medical training and continuing education for physicians, predating widespread teleconferencing technologies.[8] Albany Medical College utilized the station to broadcast lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions, leveraging FM technology for real-time dissemination of medical knowledge to practitioners in remote areas.[9] This setup aligned with broader efforts in the 1950s by medical institutions to employ radio for professional development, as Albany Medical College had been experimenting with two-way radio communications for such purposes since at least 1955.[9] The station's educational focus distinguished it from commercial broadcasting, emphasizing content tailored to healthcare professionals rather than general audiences.[10] Under Albany Medical College's ownership, WAMC-FM remained tied to the institution's resources and priorities, with programming centered on medical topics and limited public outreach in its early years. Financial strains on the college, however, began to surface by the late 1970s, setting the stage for the station's eventual transition to independent operation, though it retained its foundational call letters.[11]Independence and Early Development
In 1981, Albany Medical College transferred operational control and the license of WAMC-FM to a newly incorporated nonprofit entity, severing its direct ties to the institution that had established the station in 1958 for educational and medical programming purposes.[12][13] This transition marked WAMC's independence, enabling it to operate as a standalone public radio service rather than as an extension of the college's outreach. The station was formally chartered by the New York State Board of Regents that same year as WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, a non-commercial entity focused on regional broadcasting.[2] Alan Chartock, then a political science professor at SUNY New Paltz, assumed leadership as president and CEO in 1981, guiding the station through its nascent phase as an independent operation.[12] Under his direction, WAMC adopted a listener-supported funding model, relying on memberships, donations, and grants to sustain 24-hour operations without institutional subsidies from the medical college.[13] Early efforts emphasized building audience engagement in the Capital Region, with programming that included NPR-distributed news and information content, supplemented by local productions to differentiate from commercial outlets.[12] This period laid the groundwork for WAMC's growth, as the station navigated financial challenges inherent to public broadcasting while establishing credibility through consistent coverage of regional issues. By the mid-1980s, annual fund drives became a cornerstone of its sustainability, reflecting a shift toward community-driven support that prioritized operational autonomy over affiliated dependencies.[2] Chartock's dual role in programming and management during these years fostered a format blending national affiliations with hyper-local content, setting the stage for subsequent network expansion.[13]Network Expansion and Acquisitions
Under the leadership of Alan Chartock, who became president and CEO in 1981, WAMC transitioned from a single-station operation to a regional network through strategic acquisitions of smaller stations and the development of repeaters and translators. This growth expanded coverage to parts of seven northeastern states, including New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, reaching an estimated audience across 29 broadcast locations by the early 2020s.[14][1][15] A notable acquisition occurred in February 2003, when Northeast Public Radio purchased WHTR (1400 AM) in Albany from Galaxy Communications, subsequently renaming it WAMC (AM) to serve as a complementary signal to the flagship WAMC-FM (90.3). This move bolstered the network's AM presence in the Capital Region, allowing for extended programming reach during FM signal limitations. Further expansion involved acquiring additional low-power facilities and translators in underserved areas, enabling broader dissemination of NPR and local content without constructing new full-power stations from scratch.[16] Infrastructure enhancements supported this network buildup, including the December 2017 purchase of the Mount Greylock broadcast tower in Adams, Massachusetts, from WTEN for approximately $1 million, securing a critical transmission site that covers much of western Massachusetts and adjacent regions. By 2018, WAMC had raised over $2 million in pledges partly to fund this acquisition and related upgrades, ensuring signal reliability amid potential disruptions from tower ownership changes. These efforts collectively transformed WAMC into one of the larger public radio networks in the Northeast, prioritizing coverage extension over aggressive full-station buys.[17][18]Key Milestones in Programming and Funding
In 1981, following its handover from Albany Medical College, WAMC transitioned to an independent public radio operation under the leadership of Alan Chartock, shifting programming from an educational format focused on medical content to a broader public radio emphasis on news, talk, and public affairs.[12] This change enabled the station to affiliate with National Public Radio, incorporating syndicated programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered into its schedule alongside emerging local content like political commentary and regional reporting.[1] The funding model pivoted to listener-supported contributions, with initial fundraising efforts establishing annual pledge drives as the primary revenue source, supplemented by business underwriting and grants from entities including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).[19] By the mid-1980s, WAMC had solidified its programming as a mix of national syndication and original local productions, including Chartock's The Capitol Connection, which provided in-depth coverage of New York state politics.[20] Funding grew through diversified grants, such as those from the New York State Education Department for educational content initiatives, while maintaining independence from commercial influences.[21] This period marked the station's expansion into a regional network, supported by member pledges that covered operational costs and NPR affiliation fees, reported at around $800,000 annually by 2019.[22] In response to federal funding challenges, including a 2025 CPB appropriation cut that eliminated about $440,000—or 5% of annual revenue—WAMC accelerated fund drives, achieving milestones like raising $1 million in under five days in October 2023 and $1.25 million in under four days in February 2024, underscoring reliance on over 6,000 listener pledges per campaign to sustain programming without staff or content reductions.[23][24][25] These efforts preserved core offerings, including NPR news and local investigative journalism, amid broader public media fiscal pressures.[26]Organizational Structure
Governance and Leadership
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio operates as a non-profit public broadcasting entity chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1981, governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and compliance with federal regulations including those from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.[2][27] Board meetings are required to be open to the public under the Communications Act of 1934, with provisions for closed sessions on sensitive matters such as personnel or proprietary information.[27] The Board of Trustees includes an Executive Committee led by Chair Dottie Reynolds of Rensselaer, New York; Vice-Chair Anne Erickson of Albany, New York; Secretary Joseph Browdy of Hillsdale, New York; and Treasurer Janet Axelrod of Albany, New York. Additional trustees encompass community leaders and professionals such as Ira Fusfeld of Woodstock, New York, and Blair Horner of Clifton Park, New York, totaling around a dozen members focused on regional representation across New York and neighboring states.[27] A separate Community Advisory Board of 15 members, drawn from the broadcast footprint, provides non-binding recommendations on programming relevance and community engagement.[27] Executive leadership reports to the board and manages daily operations, programming, and infrastructure. Sarah Gilbert has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since her appointment on July 23, 2024, bringing experience from NPR—where she co-created the daily news podcast Up First—and the BBC, emphasizing digital innovation and audience growth.[4][28] She succeeded Stacey Rosenberry, who acted as interim CEO following the retirement of longtime leader Dr. Alan Chartock and now holds the role of Chief Operating Officer.[29] Chartock directed WAMC from 1981 to May 25, 2023, transforming the original FM signal acquired from Albany Medical College into a 29-station network spanning seven states, while launching signature programs like The Roundtable, The Capitol Connection, and The Media Project, and establishing The Linda performing arts center.[12] Under his tenure, the organization received numerous awards for journalism and community service, with studios renamed the Alan S. Chartock Broadcasting Center in 2021.[12] Other key executives include Chief Financial Officer Maura Perry and Chief Development Officer Lizzie Honan, supporting fundraising and fiscal management essential to the station's reliance on listener contributions and grants.[29]Funding Model and Dependencies
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, deriving the majority of its funding from individual listener contributions collected through annual pledge drives and targeted appeals.[1] These member donations have historically formed the core of its revenue model, with recent fund drives demonstrating resilience; for instance, in June 2025, WAMC raised its full $1.25 million goal, and in October 2025, it concluded a fall drive exceeding expectations amid heightened listener response to federal funding cuts.[30][6] Corporate underwriting from businesses provides additional support, presented as on-air sponsorships rather than traditional advertising, while grants fund specific projects such as local reporting initiatives.[19] Prior to 2025, federal funding via the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) constituted a smaller but notable portion of WAMC's budget, approximately 5% of annual revenue or around $440,000–$500,000 annually in Community Service Grants.[23][31] This support ended following a 2025 executive order directing the cessation of federal appropriations to CPB, which subsequently announced its operational wind-down, prompting WAMC to emphasize self-sufficiency through diversified private donations without immediate layoffs or programming changes.[32][26] The loss highlighted WAMC's limited dependency on government funds compared to smaller rural stations, as its urban listener base enabled rapid offsetting via increased pledges.[23] Since achieving independence from Albany Medical Center in the 1980s, WAMC has maintained no direct financial ties to the institution, relying instead on broad community and market-based revenues to sustain its network of stations and operations across New York and neighboring states.[1] This model aligns with broader public radio practices, where listener loyalty mitigates risks from fluctuating grants or policy shifts, though it exposes the organization to economic downturns affecting philanthropy.[33]Programming
Local and Original Content
WAMC produces several original programs centered on regional news, public affairs, and cultural discussions, with a focus on the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and broader Northeast audiences. These include The Roundtable, a weekday talk show hosted by Joe Donahue that airs from 9:00 a.m. to noon ET, featuring interviews with local experts, authors, politicians, and artists on topics ranging from current events to arts and sciences; the program has received multiple awards for its eclectic format.[34] 51%, hosted by Susan Arbetter, examines issues affecting women through reporting and interviews, airing weekly to highlight policy, health, and social topics relevant to New York and New England.[35] Additional local content features The Capitol Connection, a weekly public affairs program covering New York state government and politics, produced in collaboration with the Legislative Gazette and aired Sundays; it includes legislative updates and interviews with lawmakers.[35] The Book Show, hosted by Joe Donahue, originates from WAMC studios and involves author interviews about literature, writing processes, and cultural impacts, distributed nationally but rooted in local production.[36] News-oriented segments like Midday Magazine deliver hourly regional updates on Albany-area events, weather, and traffic, supplemented by dedicated blocks for New York State and New England news.[3] WAMC's On The Road initiative broadcasts live events from community venues such as libraries, theaters, and festivals across the region, encompassing panel discussions, antique appraisals, and cultural performances; for instance, the 2025 summer lineup included stops in Troy, New York, for interactive roadshows.[37] [38] Live In Concert, airing Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET, presents recordings of musical and cultural events captured during these on-site productions, emphasizing Northeast artists and venues.[39] Overall, WAMC generates nine locally produced programs weekly, prioritizing content that addresses regional concerns like state policy, community arts, and listener-submitted commentary through segments like the Listener Comment Line.[2] This output complements syndicated fare by providing hyper-local depth, though production relies on studio facilities in Albany and volunteer-hosted contributions for specialized topics.[13]Syndicated and National Affiliations
WAMC maintains affiliations with major national public radio distributors, enabling it to broadcast a range of syndicated programs to its audience across the Northeast. As a member of National Public Radio (NPR), WAMC airs flagship NPR programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, which provide national and international news coverage.[3][1] It is also an affiliate of Public Radio International (PRI), through which it accesses additional distributed content focused on global perspectives and in-depth reporting.[1][19] In addition to receiving syndicated content from these networks, WAMC produces and distributes its own programs nationally, reaching hundreds of public and community radio stations across North America, as well as Armed Forces Radio.[40] The network originates nine such syndicated shows, including 51%, a weekly program examining issues affecting women that is carried on public radio stations, select ABC Radio Network affiliates, and international military broadcasts.[41] Other examples encompass The Academic Minute, a daily segment featuring research from scholars at institutions worldwide, aired on approximately 70 stations in the United States and Canada; The Best of Our Knowledge, covering education and cultural topics; The Book Show, discussing literature; The Capitol Connection, analyzing state and federal policy; and The Legislative Gazette, reporting on New York state government proceedings.[2][42] These distributions are offered free to stations, supporting broader access to WAMC's original journalism and commentary.[43]Broadcast Infrastructure
Primary Stations
The primary stations of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio comprise 13 full-power broadcast facilities that anchor the network's coverage across eastern New York, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, northwestern Connecticut, and adjacent areas, originating and relaying news, talk, and cultural programming from the Albany headquarters.[19][44] These stations operate under licenses held by Northeast Public Radio, Inc., a non-profit corporation, and primarily affiliate with National Public Radio (NPR) while producing local content.[19][45] The flagship, WAMC-FM (90.3 MHz), licensed to Albany, New York, serves as the network's central hub, transmitting from a primary site with coverage extending over 100 miles in key directions to reach urban centers like Albany-Schenectady-Troy.[44][19] Complementing it is the co-located WAMC (1400 kHz AM) in Albany, which provides AM-band redundancy for mobile and indoor reception in the Capital Region, particularly during FM signal obstructions.[44] The remaining primary stations extend the network's footprint, each with dedicated transmitters to ensure robust signal strength in their respective markets:| Call Sign | Frequency | Location |
|---|---|---|
| WAMK | 90.9 FM | Kingston, NY |
| WOSR | 91.7 FM | Middletown, NY |
| WCEL | 91.9 FM | Plattsburgh, NY |
| WCAN | 93.3 FM | Canajoharie, NY |
| WANC | 103.9 FM | Ticonderoga, NY |
| WRUN-FM | 90.3 FM | Remsen-Utica, NY |
| WAMQ | 105.1 FM | Great Barrington, MA |
| WWES | 88.9 FM | Mt. Kisco, NY |
| WANR | 88.5 FM | Brewster, NY |
| WANZ | 90.1 FM | Stamford, NY |
| WQQQ | 103.3 FM | Sharon, CT |
Repeaters and Translators
WAMC maintains a network of full-power repeater stations that simulcast its primary programming from the flagship WAMC 90.3 FM in Albany, New York, enabling broader regional coverage across parts of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.[44] These repeaters operate as satellite stations, typically broadcasting on distinct frequencies to avoid interference while rebroadcasting the same news, talk, and public radio content.[19] The network includes 12 such full-power FM repeaters alongside the Albany flagship and one AM simulcast, contributing to a total of 13 primary broadcast facilities.[44] The full-power repeaters consist of:- WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston, NY
- WOSR 91.7 FM, Middletown, NY
- WCEL 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh, NY
- WCAN 93.3 FM, Canajoharie, NY
- WANC 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga, NY
- WRUN-FM 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica, NY
- WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA
- WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco, NY
- WANR 88.5 FM, Brewster, NY
- WANZ 90.1 FM, Stamford, NY
- WQQQ 103.3 FM, Sharon, CT
- WAMC 1400 AM, Albany, NY (simulcast of FM programming)[44]
- W280DJ 103.9 FM, Beacon, NY
- W247BM 97.3 FM, Cooperstown, NY
- W292ES 106.3 FM, Dover Plains, NY
- W243BZ 96.5 FM, Ellenville, NY
- W271BF 102.1 FM, Highland, NY
- W246BJ 97.1 FM, Hudson, NY
- W204CJ 88.7 FM, Lake Placid, NY
- W292DX 106.3 FM, Middletown, NY
- W215BG 90.9 FM, Milford, PA
- W299AG 107.7 FM, Newburgh, NY
- W211CE 90.1 FM, Oneonta, NY
- W257BL 99.3 FM, Oneonta, NY
- W240CR 95.9 FM, Peekskill, NY
- W226AC 93.1 FM, Rensselaer-Troy, NY
- W225BM 92.9 FM, Scotia, NY
- W296BD 107.1 FM, Warwick, NY[46]