WICN

WICN (90.5 FM), is a National Public Radio member station in Worcester, Massachusetts. They broadcast commercial-free, 24 hours a day to an audience of over 40,000. Their programming is mostly jazz, with daily evening shows dedicated to soul, bluegrass, Americana, folk and blues and Sunday night public affairs programming. They are known for their engaging, original live programs and dedication to the preservation of jazz music. WICN's mission statement is as follows:

History

WICN has had a vibrant presence in Central Massachusetts for over 40 years. They began in 1969 as Worcester's Inter-Collegiate Network, joining with The College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In 1980, they became a member of National Public Radio. They were accredited by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 1987. Through 2000, their studios were located at 6 Chatham Street. This location was formerly a YMCA and the swimming pool, now drained, housed the station's record collection. At this time the station's transmitter was 8,000 watts (directiona) and co-located at the WUNI TV tower on Styles hill in Boylston. In March, 2010, WICN completed another change making their signal less directional. It is now located on Asnebumskit Hills in Paxton, Massachusetts along with the antenna for WAAF