are now able to broadcast between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. in addition to our regular schedule,” General Manager Fred Plunkett told the Technician. WKNC-FM (1972–2015) Summer 1972 – Student publications offices, including Technician, Agromeck and WKNC-FM, move to new University Student Center (now called Talley Student Union). A tower for WKNC wat built at of D.H. Hill Library, expanding reception of the station to around 25 miles. January 1974 – WKNC launches “The Music Makers”, a locally produced 10-week series was hosted by Robert Starling. Starling told the technician the program would “try to bring out the things people don’t know about [local] musicians.” November 1976 – WKNC forms North Carolina University Radio Network. Approximately 30 students from WKNC, WSHA at Shaw University, WUAG at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, WECU at East Carolina University, and WASU at Appalachian State University worked together to provide election results throughout the evening. 1976–1977 – Transmitter power increased to 1,000 watts. Format changed to a progressive rock style, but continued to feature top-40, jazz, and soul. November 1979 – WKNC broadcasts its first women's basketball game. early 1980s – The station known as Rock 88, moved into a hard rock/heavy metal format and gained praise as one of the top college stations in the nation. 1981 – WKNC launches paid sponsorship. Early underwriters included University Food Services and Silver Bullet Saloon. 1984 – Effective Radiated Power increased from 1,000 to 3,000 watts, expanding coverage to a 40-mile radius. An 80-foot self-supporting tower replaced the guyed mast. March 9, 1991 – WKNC signs on from its new facilities in the Student Center Annex (later named the Witherspoon Student Center). April 1998 – The format changed from a hard rock format to a wider blend of music focusing on independent and non-top-40 artists. August 1998 – WKNC began its webcast. October 2003 – Effective Radiated Power increased to 25,000 watts, making WKNC one of the top 10 college radio stations in America in terms of wattage and signal reach. January 16–17, 2004 – The first Double Barrel Benefit fundraiser takes place. April 1, 2007 – WKNC launches its first podcast, "88.1 Seconds of Technician" in partnership with Technician newspaper. September 2009 – WKNC launches its Fridays on the Lawn on-campus concert series. 2010 – WKNC launches its first podcast exclusive program “SoundOff.” 2013 – WKNC launches “WKNC’s The Lounge” YouTube