Vermont Radio Stations Directory
Comprehensive guide to FM and AM radio stations across Vermont
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Community LPFM Stations
Vermont is home to over 90 AM and FM radio stations that serve communities across the Green Mountain State. From Vermont Public Radio's extensive network to historic commercial stations like WDEV (founded in 1931), Vermont's radio landscape offers diverse programming including news, music, talk, and community broadcasting.
The state features 24 Low Power FM (LPFM) community radio stations that provide hyperlocal programming within approximately five-mile broadcast radiuses. Major markets include Burlington, Rutland, and Montpelier, with programming formats ranging from NPR news and classical music to rock, country, and alternative formats.
Vermont Public Radio Network
Vermont Public (formerly VPR) operates an extensive network of stations throughout the state, providing trusted NPR news programming, classical music, and BBC content. The network includes 18+ stations and translators offering both Vermont Public News and Vermont Public Classical channels.
- WVPR 89.5 FM - Windsor/Upper Valley (flagship station since 1977)
- WVPS 107.9 FM - Burlington
- WRVT 88.7 FM - Rutland
- WVPA 88.5 FM - St. Johnsbury
- WBTN-FM 94.3 FM - Bennington
- WVTQ - Sunderland (Mount Equinox transmitter)
- W231BQ 94.1 FM - Montpelier (translator)
- WNCH 88.1 FM - Norwich (flagship, launched 2004)
- WOXR - Schuyler Falls, NY
- WVLR-FM - Lyndonville (acquired April 2023)
HD Radio Available: In Vermont Public coverage areas, use an HD radio to receive near-CD quality broadcasts of Vermont Public News, Vermont Public Classical, and BBC programming from the same frequency.
Burlington Area Radio Stations
The Burlington metro area features 63 FM stations and 18 AM stations, making it Vermont's largest radio market. Burlington stations reach audiences throughout northwestern Vermont and into upstate New York and Quebec.
Top-Rated Burlington FM Stations
- WBTZ 99.9 FM "The Buzz"
Alternative Website - WIZN 106.7 FM
Classic Rock Website - WWMP 103.3 FM "Rock 103"
Active Rock - WEZF 92.9 FM "Star 92.9"
Adult Contemporary - WXXX 95.5 FM "Triple X"
CHR/Pop - WOKO 98.9 FM "The Big Station"
Country - WCPV 101.3 FM "The Wolf"
Country - WJKS 104.3 FM "Froggy 104.3"
Country - WNCS 104.7 FM "The Point"
Album Alternative/Progressive Rock - WRUV 90.1 FM
University of Vermont - Free Format Website
Burlington AM Stations & Additional
- WVMT 620 AM "Newstalk 620"
News/Talk/Sports - WJOY-AM
Music/Talk - WVPS 107.9 FM
Vermont Public News
College Radio: WRUV (90.1 FM) has been the radio voice of the University of Vermont since 1955. Operating at 460 watts, the station reaches Canada and upstate New York with its 50,000+ album music library.
Rutland Area Radio Stations
The Rutland market includes 78 FM stations and 25 AM stations within listening range, serving south-central Vermont.
Rutland FM Stations
- WJJR 98.1 FM "98.1 JJR"
Adult Contemporary/Hits Website - WJEN 105.3 FM "Cat Country"
Country - WDVT 94.5 FM "94.5 The Drive"
Classic Rock/Oldies - WHDQ-FM1 106.1 FM "Q-106"
Hot AC - WZRT 97.1 FM
Continuous Hit Music - WRVT 88.7 FM
Vermont Public (NPR/Classical) - WMXR/WCFR 93.5, 93.9, 94.3 FM
Classic Hits (Woodstock) - WEBK 105.3 FM
Classic Rock (Killington) Website - WIUV 91.3 FM
VTSU Castleton - Alternative (online only) Website
Rutland AM Stations
- WSYB 1380 AM "Fox Sports"
News/Sports/Talk - AM 1620
Oldies
Ski Resort Radio: WEBK 105.3 FM Killington serves the popular ski resort area with classic rock programming.
Montpelier & Central Vermont Stations
The capital region features 83 FM stations and 23 AM stations within listening range, including historic independent radio.
Featured: WNCS 104.7 FM "The Point"
The Point has been Vermont's independent radio voice since 1977, operating from Montpelier with an eclectic mix of album alternative, progressive rock, blues, and funk. The station has maintained its adult album alternative format for its entire 47-year history.
- Format: Adult Album Alternative/Progressive Rock
- Owner: Montpelier Broadcasting Inc.
- Founded: 1977
- Visit Website
Other Central Vermont Stations
- WDEV 550 AM / 96.1 FM
News/Music/Sports Website
Waterbury - Founded 1931 - WGDR 91.1 FM
Community Radio - Free Format
Plainfield - Goddard College/Community - W231BQ 94.1 FM
Vermont Public (translator)
Historic Station: WDEV (550 AM) first signed on July 16, 1931, making it one of Vermont's earliest radio stations. A 2003 Harper's Magazine article cited WDEV as one of the best examples of independent radio broadcasting in the United States. The station carries Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots games.
Southern Vermont Stations
- WKVT 92.7 FM
Classic Rock Website - WKVT 1490 AM
Talk - WVEW 107.7 FM (LPFM)
Community Radio Website - WTSA 1490 AM
Sports Talk
- WBTN-FM 94.3 FM
Vermont Public (NPR) - WJAN 95.1 FM
Hot Country - WEQX 102.7 FM
Modern Rock/Alternative Website
Community Radio Spotlight: WVEW 107.7 FM in Brattleboro is an all-volunteer, non-commercial community station operated by Vermont Earth Works Inc. The station evolved from Radio Free Brattleboro (1998) and received its 100-watt LPFM license in 2005. Over 50 local DJs provide diverse programming each week.
Northeast Kingdom & Northern Vermont Stations
- WVPA 88.5 FM
Vermont Public - St. Johnsbury - WGDH 91.7 FM
Community Radio - Hardwick - WVLR-FM
Vermont Public Classical - Lyndonville
Additional Stations by City
Vermont Radio Stations by Format
- Vermont Public Network (18+ stations statewide)
- WVMT 620 AM - Newstalk (Burlington)
- WDEV 550 AM - News/Music/Sports (Waterbury)
- WSYB 1380 AM - News/Sports/Talk (Rutland)
- WTSA 1490 AM - Sports Talk (Brattleboro)
- WOKO 98.9 FM - The Big Station (Burlington)
- WCPV 101.3 FM - The Wolf (Burlington)
- WJKS 104.3 FM - Froggy 104.3 (Burlington)
- WJEN 105.3 FM - Cat Country (Rutland)
- WJAN 95.1 FM - Hot Country (Sunderland)
- WIZN 106.7 FM - Classic Rock (Vergennes)
- WWMP 103.3 FM - Rock 103 (Waterbury)
- WNCS 104.7 FM - The Point (Montpelier)
- WKVT 92.7 FM - Classic Rock (Brattleboro)
- WDVT 94.5 FM - The Drive (Rutland)
- WEBK 105.3 FM - Classic Rock (Killington)
- WBTZ 99.9 FM - The Buzz (Burlington)
- WEQX 102.7 FM (Manchester)
- WRUV 90.1 FM - UVM (Burlington)
- WIUV - VTSU Castleton (online)
- WEZF 92.9 FM - Star 92.9 (Burlington)
- WXXX 95.5 FM - Triple X (Burlington)
- WJJR 98.1 FM - 98.1 JJR (Rutland)
- WHDQ-FM1 106.1 FM - Q-106 (Rutland)
- WZRT 97.1 FM (Rutland)
- 24 LPFM community stations statewide
- WVEW 107.7 FM - Brattleboro (50+ volunteer DJs)
- WGDR 91.1 FM - Plainfield/Goddard College
- WRUV 90.1 FM - UVM Burlington
- WIUV - VTSU Castleton (online only)
Low Power FM (LPFM) Community Radio
Vermont is home to 24 Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations, which broadcast at approximately 100 watts of power over a five-mile radius. These non-commercial, community-based stations provide hyperlocal programming and are staffed entirely by volunteers.
Vermont LPFM Stations
Vermont's 24 Low Power FM community stations include:
- WBTV-LP 99.3 FM - Burlington
- WFVR-LP 96.5 FM - South Royalton
- WGDR 91.1 FM - Plainfield (Central Vermont Community Radio)
- WGDH 91.7 FM - Hardwick (Central Vermont Community Radio)
- WMRW-LP 94.5 FM - Warren
- WOOL-FM 91.5 FM - Bellows Falls
- WVEW-LP 107.7 FM - Brattleboro (Vermont Earth Works)
Vermont has 24 total LPFM stations. The remaining 17 stations serve various communities across Vermont with hyperlocal programming. For complete FCC-licensed LPFM listings, visit radio-locator.com.
About LPFM Broadcasting
What is LPFM? Low Power FM stations are non-commercial, community radio stations that broadcast at 100 watts or less, covering approximately a five-mile radius.
FCC Requirements: LPFM licenses require organizations to demonstrate at least two years of community presence, commit to broadcasting 12+ hours daily, and provide 8+ hours of locally-originated programming per day.
New Stations: Three additional LPFM stations are currently in the building phase in Bristol, Richmond, and Ludlow.
History: The FCC created the LPFM license class in January 2000 to increase airwave diversity and counter broadcast industry consolidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vermont has over 90 FCC-licensed radio stations, including both AM and FM frequencies. This includes 243 FM stations broadcasting between 87.9 MHz and 179.9 MHz. The Burlington area alone has 63 FM stations and 18 AM stations. Additionally, Vermont has 24 Low Power FM (LPFM) community radio stations and 18+ Vermont Public Radio affiliates throughout the state.
Vermont Public (formerly Vermont Public Radio or VPR) is Vermont's NPR affiliate network providing news, classical music, and BBC programming. Main frequencies include: WVPR 89.5 FM (Windsor/Upper Valley flagship), WVPS 107.9 FM (Burlington), WRVT 88.7 FM (Rutland), WVPA 88.5 FM (St. Johnsbury), and WBTN-FM 94.3 FM (Bennington). Vermont Public Classical is available on WNCH 88.1 FM (Norwich), WOXR (Schuyler Falls, NY), and WVLR-FM (Lyndonville). The network includes 18+ stations and translators statewide. HD Radio users can receive Vermont Public News, Vermont Public Classical, and BBC from the same frequency.
WDEV (550 AM) in Waterbury is one of Vermont's oldest radio stations, first signing on the air on July 16, 1931. The station has been broadcasting for over 92 years. WDEV went on the air after WCAX (now WVMT) in Burlington and WSYB in Rutland. WCAX-AM began audio service in 1922, making it Vermont's first radio station. WDEV has been owned by the Squier family and Radio Vermont Group since 1935. A 2003 Harper's Magazine article cited WDEV as one of the best examples of independent radio broadcasting in the United States. The station now simulcasts on WDEV-FM 96.1 MHz licensed to Warren.
Burlington has 63 FM stations and 18 AM stations available. Top-rated stations include: WBTZ 99.9 FM "The Buzz" (alternative), WIZN 106.7 FM (classic rock), WWMP 103.3 FM "Rock 103" (active rock), WEZF 92.9 FM "Star 92.9" (adult contemporary), WXXX 95.5 FM "Triple X" (CHR/pop), WOKO 98.9 FM "The Big Station" (country), WCPV 101.3 FM "The Wolf" (country), WJKS 104.3 FM "Froggy" (country), WNCS 104.7 FM "The Point" (album alternative), WRUV 90.1 FM (UVM free format), WVPS 107.9 FM (Vermont Public/NPR), and WVMT 620 AM "Newstalk 620" (news/talk/sports).
LPFM stands for Low Power FM stations, which are non-commercial, community radio stations that broadcast at 100 watts or less over approximately a five-mile radius. Vermont has 24 LPFM stations. The FCC created the LPFM license class in January 2000 to increase diversity on the airwaves and combat broadcast industry consolidation. To qualify for LPFM licenses, organizations must demonstrate at least two years of community presence, commit to broadcasting 12+ hours daily, and provide 8+ hours of locally-originated programming per day. Notable Vermont LPFM stations include WVEW 107.7 FM in Brattleboro (50+ volunteer DJs), WGDR 91.1 FM in Plainfield (Goddard College/community), and WBTV-LP 99.3 FM in Burlington. Three additional LPFM stations are currently being built in Bristol, Richmond, and Ludlow.
Vermont has several college and university radio stations. WRUV 90.1 FM is the radio voice of the University of Vermont, broadcasting from Burlington since 1955. WRUV operates with 460 watts of power, reaching listeners in Canada and upstate New York, and features Vermont's largest music library with over 50,000 albums. The station follows a free format philosophy, allowing DJs to choose from ska, rock, jazz, house, hip-hop, classical, and eclectic music. WIUV was the student-run station of VTSU Castleton (formerly Castleton University), signing on in 1976 at 91.3 FM with 230 watts. On May 1, 2019, WIUV shut down its FM broadcast and transitioned to online-only streaming as "Castleton Internet Radio." WGDR 91.1 FM in Plainfield is a Goddard College/community-based station with free format programming.
Yes, many Vermont radio stations offer live streaming online. Vermont Public streams at vermontpublic.org and offers both Vermont Public News and Vermont Public Classical online. WRUV 90.1 FM (UVM) has been streaming online since 1997 at wruv.org. WVEW 107.7 FM Brattleboro streams at wvew.org. WDEV 550 AM/96.1 FM streams at wdevradio.com. The Point 104.7 FM streams at pointfm.com. Many commercial stations including WBTZ, WIZN, WEQX, and others offer live streaming through their websites or aggregators like iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and Streema. For a complete list of Vermont stations with streaming capabilities, visit radio-locator.com or radiostationusa.fm and filter by Vermont.
WDEV (550 AM / 96.1 FM) in Waterbury broadcasts select Vermont high school basketball and football games. The station also carries Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots games as an affiliate of the Red Sox and Patriots Radio Networks. WDEV broadcasts Norwich University men's ice hockey and auto racing from Thunder Road International SpeedBowl in Barre, Vermont. For professional sports, WSYB 1380 AM "Fox Sports" in Rutland and WTSA 1490 AM in Brattleboro feature sports talk programming. Local high school sports coverage varies by region, so check with your local Vermont station for specific game broadcasts in your area.
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