Delta College is one of just a handful of community colleges in the nation to own public broadcasting stations. Delta College Public Media (WDCQ-TV and WUCX-FM 90.1) is an essential part of the educational mission of the college, providing informational and learning programs to 1.4 million viewers and listeners each year.
It all started on October 12, 1964, when WUCM-TV 19 (the station's call letters at
the time) aired its first show, a children's program called "What's New." Since then,
Delta College Public Media has gone from black and white to full color and from analog
to digital broadcasting. In 1987, it expanded its service into the Thumb on Channel
35. And, on December 1, 1989, the college added its public radio station, WUCX FM-90.1.
Delta College Public Media continues to enhance the college's commitment to quality
and educational services as it delivers quality PBS and NPR programming to the Great
Lakes Bay Region, Flint and the Thumb.
Delta College Public Media also plays a key role in Delta College's electronic media program by providing students with hands-on broadcasting experience.
Stream 90.1
You can listen to our on-campus radio station, 90.1 FM, wherever you go, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After the broadcast day ends at 3pm, listen to 90.1 online for the best music in the Great Lakes Bay Region and to catch up with your favorite local music programs.
Tune in nowWatch PBS live
Watch our PBS station live anytime, anywhere on your smart phone, tablet or computer. Of course, you'll find your favorite PBS shows here but you also have access to our Create and World channels. Delta College Public Media local shows and documentaries are also available here and "on demand."
Watch liveHighlights
2024
The PBS Raising Readers Room opens in early March on the second floor of the Bay County Historical Museum at 321 Washington Avenue in Bay City.
The documentary, "CANNABUSINESS: Marijuana on Main Street" premieres on Delta College Public TV (PBS) on April 23 at 8pm.
2022
Delta College Public Media facilities were renovated addressing 11,300-square-foot of space, including radio studios and academic lab spaces. The $2.8 million project was funded through the support of various donors and a capital outlay project through the state of Michigan.
2020
Delta College Quality Public Broadcasting rebrands to become Delta College Public Media.
2016
The Delta College Board of Trustees vote not to participate in the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Spectrum Auction, which is seeking to clear airways for wireless providers.
2005
Vanishing Voices of World War II premieres, marking the beginning of a series of award-winning local documentaries.
2003
Q-TV becomes the first public TV station in Michigan to transmit a 100% digital signal, allowing it to offer multiple channels, including an HD channel, for the first time.
1998
Delta Broadcasting starts using the names Q-TV and Q-90.1 FM for its TV and radio stations, respectively. The TV call letters also change to WDCP ("Delta College Public") and WDCQ ("Delta College Quality").
1989
Delta Broadcasting launches WUCX FM-90.1, offering public radio programming to the Tri-Cities and Thumb area. The station is a joint service, operated in conjunction with Central Michigan University.
1987
Delta Broadcasting expands into the Thumb, establishing WUCX-TV in Bad Axe-Ubly.
1974
WUCM broadcasts in color for the first time.
1971
"Day-By-Day" premieres, a daily show hosted by Andy Rapp. After 3,203 episodes, the show would be replaced by "The Weekly with Andy Rapp" and, eventually, "Currently Speaking."
1967
WUCM becomes an affiliate of National Educational Television (NET), which will eventually become PBS.
1964
At 7pm on October 12, WUCM-TV 19 goes on the air for the first time. The first program aired is a children's show called "What's New."
