TECHNOTE: 102.3 FM is back on the air

WKAR Public Media

Published October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM EDT

UPDATE Mon 10/13/25 3:52pm | 102.3 FM Newstalk is back on the air at full power as of 3:52pm.

Mon 10/13/25 3:25pm | 102.3 FM Newstalk went off the air at approximately 3:20pm due a failure at the transmitter. Technicians are working to restore broadcast as soon as possible. Streaming and other broadcast services are not affected.

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