1997, the station experimented with station automation, using multi-CD changers, controlled via serial connection...becoming MP3 based before the system was complete. In 1998 the "WebDJ" automation system went live, allowing users to place requests online. Secondary Carrier Authorization (SCA) technology was explored, with data being sent over the air about weather and news events at 1200 baud. WVTC began broadcast operation 24/7 for the first time, and ranked in the broadcast ratings for Central Vermont. Over 80 hours of shows were performed by over 70 members of the WVTC club each week and listeners of the online stream were logged on all 7 continents. Technological innovations of 1998 included an upgrade to a 32kbit/s stream using a computer club purchased Linux server with two processors called "Halftime", as well as the creation of a remote control interface for the Winamp application. In March 2000, DJ "Disco" Vince Giffin set a world record for the longest time for a single DJ on the air, at 73 hours. In 2001 MP3 music replaced CDs as the station's primary audio storage format. In 2006 the station's survival was jeopardised by low membership, and went off the air due to transmitter problems during the summer, returning after repairs in the fall. The following Spring a small group of students banded together to prevent the school administration from shutting down WVTC. Some hardware and software upgrades were performed in the spring and a couple of regular shows were broadcast. In October of 2007, the station was forced to shut down when their FCC license failed to be renewed by the college. Shortly afterwards, the college was approached by Vermont Public Radio with proposals to lease the station, which was not accepted. The station resumed transmission in October of 2008, but went offline again before the end of the year after repeated power failures damaged their equipment. The equipment was eventually repaired, and transmission resumed in Fall 2009. In the spring of 2011 the station filed a Consent Decree with the FCC, and returned to being a fully licensed station after a Final Consent Decree Inspection in Fall 2013. In Fall 2015 the internet stream was upgraded to 320kpbs. Trivia The station, operating at 90.7 MHz and 300 watts emits 4.991789x1027 photons per second. Gallery External links WVTC website VTC Radio stations established in 1961 1961 establishments in Vermont VTC