Radio Randy 1490 AM

The Quality Alternative

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Variety, Oldies, Blues +6

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Frequency

1490 AM

📖 About

Radio Randy 1490 AM, also known by its FCC call sign WPCI, is a locally operated AM radio station serving Greenville and the Upstate South Carolina area. Broadcasting on 1490 AM, the station is known for its eclectic, commercial-free music programming and its distinctive mix of blues, rhythm and blues, reggae, country, folk, rock, oldies, jazz and other music styles. The station is associated with local owner and operator Randy Mathena and is widely known by listeners as Radio Randy. Rather than following a conventional commercial radio format, WPCI has historically focused on continuous music drawn from a large personal music collection, with very limited spoken interruptions and no regular commercial breaks. Radio Randy offers listeners in Greenville, South Carolina and online audiences a distinctive variety-music radio experience featuring classic, alternative and hard-to-find recordings.

📋 Details

owner:Paper Cutters, Inc.

power:1,000 watts

operator:Randy Mathena

call sign:WPCI

facility id:51487

programming:Eclectic music programming featuring blues, R&B, reggae, country, folk, rock, jazz, oldies and other musical styles.

frequency khz:1490

licensed city:Greenville, South Carolina

station class:Class C

broadcast area:Upstate South Carolina

broadcast type:AM, Online Streaming

contact source:Paper Cutters Inc. official contact information lists 840 North Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617, CustomerService@papercuttersinc.com and 864-834-3193.

first air date:1950

station format:Eclectic Variety Music

historical note:Randy Mathena purchased the station in 1987 and renamed it WPCI after Paper Cutters, Inc.

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station identity:Radio Randy

call sign meaning:Paper Cutters Inc.

commercial policy:Historically known for commercial-free music programming with minimal spoken interruptions.

former call signs:WAKE,WMRB,WQOK

coverage and listening:The station serves Greenville and the wider Upstate South Carolina area through its AM broadcast and is also available to online listeners through streaming.