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W273AB
Broadcast areaBinghamton, Any metropolitan area
Frequency102.5 MHz
Branding102.5 The Vault
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerGM Broadcasting
WLTB Magic 101.7
History
First air date
September 2017
Call sign meaning
sequentially assigned
Technical information
ClassD (FM translator)
ERP200 watts
Repeater(s)101.7-2 WLTB-HD-2
Links
Website[1]

W273AB is an FM translator licensed for Vestal,NY. It operates on 102.5 MHz at 200 watts as a translator for 101.7 WLTB, but carries an analog rebroadcast of the HD2 Channel from WLTB's HD Radio subcarrier, in effect making the HD2 channel a terrestrial station in its own right. W273AB is branded with the translator's frequency as "102.5 The Vault" and carries a Classic Hits format. The originating source for W273AB was for a rebroadcast of 101.7 FM , used primarily before the move of it's main Tower and Transmitter to Ingram Hill in Binghamton from Bornt Hill Rd in Vestal NY.

"The Vault" debuted in September of 2017 on 102.5 in the Binghamton,NY market on the HD2 signal from WLTB-FM.

Long time Magic 101.7 morning man and Asst OM Tejay Schwartz shifted to morning drive on 102.5 The Vault. The lineup also includes Danny Scott, Former Magic evening jock hosting Noon till 6pm.

Artists that can be heard on The Vault include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Heart, Aerosmith, The Go Go's, Loverboy, Huey Lewis, all hits from the Late 60s through the late 80s with the branding "Rockin' Classic Hits"

The Vault emphasis the local community and is involved with many local events.