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Dartmouth BroadcastingHistory Dartmouth Broadcasting began in 1920s with the ambitions of few Dartmouth College students that decided to give this new fangled thing called radio a try. The first broadcast occurred over copper wires linked in all the dorms. The station adopted the name of WDCR almost immediately. WDCR became an officially licensed station of the Federal Communications Commission and its first official broadcast at WDCR 1340 AM on March 4, 1953. Dartmouth Broadcasting a began officially operating WFRD99.3 FM in 1976. The stations have always been completely managed by students. Current Organization WDCR broadcasts a wide variety of music, news, and sports. Students are free to program their shows within the limits that the FCC imposes. WFRD is the Modern Rock Station 99Rock. The best blend of modern and independent rock music broadcasts across the entire Upper Valley region. Dartmouth Sports Network calls the play by play for several Dartmouth sports teams including: football, men and women's basketball, men and women's hockey, baseball, softball and recently lacrosse. Games are broadcast on WDCR or WFRD and are streamed over the internet. Dartmouth Election Network works with Dartmouth Broadcast News to provide the Upper Valley with the most comprehensive election coverage year round. They provide extensive coverage of national primaries and elections as well as local elections. Dartmouth Broadcast News has several news programs running on WDCR and WFRD. The news department works to provide listeners with timely updates of relevant news. Student Governance Dartmouth Broadcasting is completely run by students. The management of the stations is by the Directorate consisting of: General Manager, Finance Director, AM Program Director, FM Program Director, Technical Director, Marketing/Alumni Relations, FM Promotions Director, News Director, Sports Director, Internet Director, and Training Director. Finances Dartmouth Broadcasting is an independent student organization. Dartmouth Broadcasting receives no money from Dartmouth College. All money for operating expenses comes from national and local advertisers. External Links *Dartmouth Election Website
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