WLTB

WLTB is the callsign of 2 radio stations (Magic 101-7 HD1 & 102-5 The Vault HD2) licensed to Johnson City, New York and serves the Greater Binghamton Market . The stations are owned by GM Broadcasting and broadcasts on 101.7 MHz (Main Transmitter) from Ingraham Hill in Binghamton, and 102.5 MHz (Translator) on Skyline Drive in Vestal, NY. It is only one of two locally owned radio stations in the Binghamton market. Studios for WLTB were originally located on McMaster Street in Owego N.Y. It was relocated to the Executive Inn in Endicott N.Y. in 1993, next to the Vestal Parkway in 1998, then in December 2009 to 3215 E. Main Street in Endwell N.Y. The stations are currently located at 2801 East Main Street in the Endwell Plaza, moving a few blocks down the street in October 2015.

WLTB
CityJohnson City, New York
Broadcast areaGreater Binghamton
Frequency101.7 MHz
BrandingMagic 101-7 (HD1)
1025 The Vault (HD2)
SloganBinghamton's #1 Hit Music Station (HD1)
Rockin' Classic Hits (HD2)
Programming
FormatTop 40/CHR (HD1)
Classic Hits (HD2)
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerGM Broadcasting
History
First air date
1972 (as WEBO-FM)
Former call signs
WEBO-FM (1972-197?)
WWWT (197?-1985)
WQWT (1985-1987)
WQXT (1987-1992)
WGRG (1992-1998)
Call sign meaning
W LiTe Binghamton
Technical information
Facility ID71400
ClassA
ERP580 watts
HAAT312 meters (1,024 ft)
Translator(s)102.5 W273AB Vestal, relays (HD2)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitemagic1017fm.com

History
  • First signed on in 1972 as WEBO-FM and simulcasted WEBO-AM until the late 1970s.
  • Changed call letters in 1979 to 1985 when the station became WWWT as a disco and later a Top-40/CHR station, under their moniker/nickname "MusicRadio 3WT".
  • From 1985-1987 it was WQWT, a soft AC station known as "Light Q".
  • In 1987 it became WQXT "HitRadio Q102" a Top-40/CHR station until 1989, changing formats to Oldies.
  • In 1992 the call signs changed to WGRG.
  • The translator @ W273AB 102.5 was added in 1993.
  • in 1993 the format went back to their Top-40/CHR roots as "WGRG 101".
  • in mid 1994 it became known as "Power 101"
  • In 1996 it became alternative rock.
  • In 1998 the call sign changed to its current WLTB, becoming "Lite 101.7" playing Soft AC.
  • The station went in a Hot AC direction and in 2001 became "Magic 101.7", keeping the current call signs.
  • Magic 101.7 became a fully fledged CHR station in the spring of 2016.
  • Launches classic hits format on HD2 & 102.5 translator as "102.5 The Vault", on Friday September the 22nd of 2017.

Audio processing

From the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, an Orban Optimod 8100A was used as the sole audio processor. Around 1994, an Orban XT2 chassis was added to the processing chain. In late 1994 or early 1995, the XT2 was retired in favor of a pair of Gentner audio Prisms (formerly known as "Texar" prisms) processing in front of the 8100. Shortly after, the 8100 was retired and an Optimod 2200 was installed, retaining the Prisms. This would remain the primary processing chain for many years. In early 2010, an Orban Optimod 8282 was employed as a pre-processor, and later that year a modulation sciences CP-803 composite limiter was added to the chain. As of early 2013, an Orban Optimod 5300 was the primary audio processor. In early October 2017 an Omnia.9 (aka 'Breakaway Broadcast' processor) became the primary audio processor to facilitate the processing of HD and analog signals.

On-air lineup

WLTB has had a solid on-air staff for several years. Tejay Schwartz joined the staff in 1995, and has been the morning show host on 101.7 since 2008, before moving to HD2/102.5 in September 2017.. and Dana Potter has been with the station since 1998, and was recognized in September 2013 by the Binghamton Broadcasters Association with a "Living Legend" award. Rich Birdsall as well as Louie G & Tanya all joined from crosstown Townsquare Media as part of GM Broadcasting's expansion in 2017/2018 ...

Weekdays

Magic 101.7 (HD1)

  • Rich Birdsall 5am till 10am
  • Dana Potter 10am till 2pm
  • Louie G & Tanya 2pm till 7pm
  • Steve J 7pm Till Midnight


1025 The Vault (HD2)

  • Tejay Schwartz 5am till 10am
  • Danny Scott 10am till 2pm
  • Big Wally 2pm till 6pm
  • Rich Birdsall 6pm till Midnight

On Air Alumni - John Carter, Chris O'Connor, Doc Wells, Barb Fox, Dan Michaels, Lisa Marie, Patty Ruland, Dr Dave, Derrick Black, Westy

References
  • "WLTB-FM - Binghamton Radio History". www.scaptura.com. Archived from the original on 2008-11-19.

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