Charlotte Translator Update
As of May 3, 2009: An agreement has been signed between WNCW/Isothermal Community College and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board to erect a tower for the WNCW 100.3 FM translator atop Randolph Middle School east of uptown Charlotte. This agreement will return the transmitter to within a very short distance of its original (pre-Nov. 2007) location and – when construction is complete (pending the receipt of a building permit from Mecklenburg County) – should result in service being very similar to the pre- Nov. 2007 coverage pattern.
This past week, we received the drawings and reports necessary to move forward with the submission of an application for a building permit from Mecklenburg County.
The return of WNCW’s 100.3 translator has been a long, slow, tedious project. Many Charlotte listeners have expressed their support for our efforts and/or frustration with the pace of progress. We appreciate both sentiments, because we – too – have been extremely anxious to return 100.3 to Charlotte’s airwaves at a location which provides what we consider adequate coverage.
The silver lining? During this long process, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted WNCW a construction permit for a SECOND CHARLOTTE TRANSLATOR, to be located in the UNC-Charlotte area.
The patience and support of WNCW’s Charlotte listener/members are greatly appreciated. We are grateful for such passionate and dedicated fans of WNCW.
How can you support WNCW’s return – and expansion of service - to Charlotte’s airwaves? Please CLICK HERE NOW to become a member of WNCW. By placing the words “CHARLOTTE TRANSLATOR PROJECT” in the Comments section of your pledge form, you can target your contribution DIRECTLY toward broadcast operations in The Queen City. Or, send your check – payable to “WNCW” and with “CHARLOTTE TRANSLATOR PROJECT” written in the bottom left-hand corner – to WNCW, PO Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160.
We are grateful for your support and patience. We hear you, Charlotte! We’re looking forward to Charlotte again being able to hear WNCW.
Progress is being made. As we have said all along, WNCW WILL RETURN TO CHARLOTTE. At this point, it looks as though WNCW will not only return, but expand its service to Charlotte.
Thank you, Charlotte!
- DEW | 
