WSRS

WSRS
Broadcast areaCentral Massachusetts
Frequency96.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding96-1 SRS
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: WTAG simulcast (news/talk)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WTAG
History
First air date
June 17, 1940; 84 years ago (1940-06-17)
Former call signs
  • W1XTG (1940–1944)
  • WTAG-FM (1944–1963)
Former frequencies
  • 43.4 MHz (1940–1944)
  • 46.1 MHz (1944–1946)
  • 102.7 MHz (1946–1947)
Call sign meaning
"Worcester's Stereo Radio Station"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35225
ClassB
ERP16,500 watts
HAAT263 meters (863 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°18′36″N 71°54′11″W / 42.310°N 71.903°W / 42.310; -71.903
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website961srs.iheart.com

WSRS (96.1 FM) – branded 96-1 SRS – is a commercial radio station licensed to Worcester, Massachusetts, and serving Central Massachusetts. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the transmitter site and studios are located in the Worcester suburb of Paxton. WSRS broadcasts an adult contemporary format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. The station is the local network affiliate for the Delilah and Ellen K programs.

Besides a standard analog transmission, WSRS broadcasts over two HD Radio channels, and streams online via iHeartRadio.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.