channel. 2015 – February 2015 – WKNC publishes its first zine, “Bad Words (And Other Things You Can’t Say on the Radio).” WKNC-FM HD-1/HD-2 (2016–present) 2016 – WKNC reconfigures its antenna pattern to increase the signal coverage and expands non-indie rock programming. October 9, 2016 – Broadcasting begins in HD Radio to commemorate the station's 50th anniversary at 88.1 FM. January 9, 2019 – WKNC launches an HD-2 subchannel with heavy metal, hip-hop and electronic music programmed during daytime hours. May 3, 2019 – WolfBytes Radio begins leasing WKNC's HD-3 subchannel, programming a dance music format. Notable alumni John Tesh, nationally syndicated radio host, TV host and musician Zach Galifianakis, actor and comedian John Davis, host of public television program MotorWeek References External links KNC-FM North Carolina State University Radio stations established in 1966