WJFF (90.5 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported

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and serving the

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and

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. WJFF has an

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(ERP) of 3,200

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s. The

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is approximately two miles west of

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, off Old Loomis Road. Programming is also heard on

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W233AH at 94.5 MHz in

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History

In January 1988, Radio Catskill, Inc., received a

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for WJFF. The radio station's studio building was built on the north side of the Jefferson Lake dam. Spearheaded by Malcolm Brown and the enthusiasm of local residents, the station was constructed almost entirely by volunteer labor. The station

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January 20, 1990. Initially the station transmitted with a power of 830 watts. This was increased to 3,700 watts in early 1996. 1996 was also the year that Catskill Radio Inc. applied for and received authorization to build its Monticello

, 94.5 W233AH.

Programming

The schedule is a mix of local, national and international programming, including several

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shows (''

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'' and ''

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'') and the

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Translator

In addition to the main signal at 90.5 MHz, WJFF is relayed by a translator station to widen its broadcast area.

References

External links

*
Historical articles about the station in the Spring 2005 station newsletter
{{NPR New York JFF Community radio stations in the United States NPR member stations Sullivan County, New York Radio stations established in 1990 1990 establishments in New York (state)

History

Programming

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