89.3 WTEB operating at reduced power.

The antenna for WTEB is still in progress. When we uncrated the antenna parts, we found that several of the line sections were damaged. These are essentially the copper pipe sections that link the 8 bays of the antenna. Each section is around 10 feet long.

We shipped the damaged sections back to the manufacturer for repair. As soon as they get back to us, we will put them up. Thank you for your understanding.

We are still waiting for the weather to cooperate so we can install our new antenna for WTEB. To ensure the safety of our tower climbing crew, we need four days in a row with no rain and no wind. The antenna is working as well as can be expected in its current state. We appreciate your patience.

The first phase of the antenna replacement project is complete. On May 6, 2025, crews installed a backup transmitter and antenna for 89.3 WTEB. This new equipment will ensure that PRE can stay on the air while installation of the permanent antenna is underway. It is possible that brief programming interruptions may occur as replacement work takes place, and we’ll make every effort to communicate in advance about these outages. While there’s no set date yet for installing the new 75-foot-tall antenna, we’re one step closer to restoring 89.3 to full power.

In November 2024, we discovered significant damage to the antenna broadcasting 89.3 WTEB, and replacement is necessary. For now, our engineers have adjusted the HD transmitter to a lower power level to prevent further damage, resulting in a weaker signal. While most of the PRE coverage area can still access 89.3, listeners on the outer edges of our range may experience static (see 89.3 WTEB-FM coverage map below).