WBTZ

WBTZ
Broadcast areaChamplain Valley and Greater Montreal
Frequency99.9 MHz
BrandingThe Buzz
Programming
FormatAlternative rock
Ownership
OwnerHall Communications
WKOL, WOKO, WJOY, WIZN
History
First air date
February 3, 1960 (as WEAV-FM)
Former call signs
  • WEAV-FM (1960–1973)
  • WGFB (1973–1996)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID52807
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT300 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°46′14″N 73°36′47″W / 44.77056°N 73.61306°W / 44.77056; -73.61306
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website999thebuzz.com

WBTZ (99.9 MHz "99.9 The Buzz") is a commercial FM radio station in Plattsburgh, New York, and serving the Plattsburgh area, the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area and Greater Montreal. The station is owned by Hall Communications, and airs an alternative rock radio format. On-air personalities include Pete Powers, Mays, and Johnny Utah.[2] The station also plays the syndicated show Alternative Soundcheck.

WBTZ is one of a handful of stations in New York State with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts as a Class C outlet. The transmitter is located off The Ninety Road in Morrisonville.[3] The studios are in Winooski, Vermont, and offices are in South Burlington.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBTZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WBTZ-FM". WBTZ-FM. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WBTZ
  4. ^ 999TheBuzz.com/prize-winner-faq