From WCQS:
FREQUENCY CHANGE FOR WCQS LISTENERS IN PARTS OF HAYWOOD AND SWAIN COUNTY 95.3 FM TO 102.9 FM – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 18
Asheville, N.C. – Effective November 18 WCQS / Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. will switch its current Haywood County translator frequency from 95.3 FM to 102.9 FM.
The switch is being made due to FCC regulations. The transfer to 102.9 FM allows WCQS to continue uninterrupted service to listeners who rely on 95.3 FM in parts of Haywood and Swain counties, or listeners traveling the I-40 corridor in that region. Listeners in Waynesville and Clyde at 89.7 FM will still receive WCQS at that frequency.
WCQS General Manager and CEO David Feingold, says, “Competition for space on the dial is fierce, but our engineering team has worked diligently to ensure uninterrupted and consistent service to our listeners in the western part of our coverage area. Providing reliable service to our audience is paramount and we’ll continue to monitor the new signal at 102.9.”
The transition should be seamless for listeners. Beginning November 18 listeners to 95.3 FM in parts of Haywood and Swain County, along the I-40 corridor should tune to 102.9 FM. Listeners who have any questions about the transition or have trouble with the new frequency may call WCQS at 210-4800 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday or email questions to tech@wcqs.org. Listeners can also hear a live stream of WCQS at www.wcqs.org or download the WCQS app for the iPhone or Android device.
WCQS broadcasts NPR news and information programs and classical music during the day, with the BBC World Service overnight. The station serves listeners throughout Western North Carolina with three primary stations and eight translators located in mountain communities.
WCQS will post updates regarding the status of its Haywood County translator on its website www.wcqs.org.
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