107.7 FM - Digital Stereo - Hamilton TX



WHO: 107.7 FM is a not-for-profit very low power radio station broadcasting on 107.7 FM in Stereo in the city of Hamilton TX, with 4 repeaters which are required to reach the entire city, with all repeaters located in the City of Hamilton TX. It is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in Washington D.C. under Part 15 of the FCC Regulations.

WHAT:
The first Ultra Low Power FM station to broadcast to the city of Hamilton, Texas, located at the geographical position of 31.7093 at -98.1160, the station is locally programmed and operated entirely by volunteers during all hours of operation. Announcements of emergency ambulance calls and fires in the Hamilton area are given immediately; the only station in the county to provide this service. All public service announcements for Hamilton are free.

WHERE:
America’s Original Classics from the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's is heard on 107.7 from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. According to US Census studies, a little over 3,000 people can receive our signal. Our studios and transmitter are located in Hamilton TX.

HOW:
The Federal Communications Commission allows operation under Part 15 of their regulations at extremely low power (much less than one watt of power). This is the reason we must maintain 4 repeaters in order for our signal to cover the majority of the city of Hamilton.

WHEN:
America’s Original Classics on 107.7 FM-Stereo is on the air 12 hours a day, from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. We are equipped with an emergency backup power system which has allowed us to stay on the air when the other local station has been unable to broadcast.

WHY:
107.7 is a community radio station established with the idea of serving the needs of the people in our service area. There are no hidden agendas to our programming past public service to the community. Our jazzy adult standards format appeals to a demographic segment that is often ignored by traditional broadcasters in this part of central Texas. Although we certainly do have younger listeners, our audience is predominantly in the age group of 50 years old and over. These people are often ignored by traditional media. Most of our listeners are comfortably well off, educated consumers, retired or in mid-life and preparing for retirement.

HELP: Thanks very much for visiting this web site and listening to the 107.7 broadcast. This station does no commercial advertising whatsoever, therefore depending on donations from the public to fund our equipment and utilities. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated:




 

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