WMUAx

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WMUAx is the dedicated online-only secondary companion stream of WMUA 91.1 FM, the renowned student-run college radio station licensed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Launched in September 2017, WMUAx was established to expand the station's broadcasting reach beyond the traditional terrestrial limitations of its primary FCC-regulated FM frequency. While not bound by standard FCC terrestrial broadcast licensing, the secondary stream serves as a valuable overflow and alternative portal, carrying an eclectic mix of student-produced programming, underground music shows, specialized specialty genres, and select campus sports broadcasts. Programming on WMUAx mirrors the diverse, free-form spirit of its parent station, giving undergraduate students, faculty members, graduate students, and community volunteers a platform to curate deeply unique audio experiences. Listeners tuning into WMUAx can encounter an expansive rotation covering indie rock, electronic beats, experimental sounds, hip-hop, jazz, world genres, and local community talk. Because it operates entirely online, the stream provides an essential outlet for expanded scheduling, allowing specialty music programs and live coverage of UMass athletics to run concurrently without schedule conflicts on the main 91.1 FM dial. Operated under the umbrella of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, WMUA and its digital extensions broadcast from the Scott J. Bacherman Broadcast Center located inside the UMass Student Union. The station has a rich history dating back to its origins as a carrier-current AM station in 1949 before transitioning to FM. Through the implementation of the WMUAx internet stream, the station continues its long-standing tradition of combining professional media training with cutting-edge digital broadcasting, connecting alumni, students, and global listeners to the vibrant culture of the Pioneer Valley.

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