WWTB
WWTB is an Rhythmic contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities.[1] WWTB is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company.[4]
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| City | Bristol, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Tri-Cities |
| Frequency | 980 AM kHz |
| Branding | 105.3 The Beat |
| Slogan | The Tri's Hip Hop and R&B |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic contemporary[1] |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bristol Broadcasting Company (Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.) |
| WAEZ, WEXX, WFHG-FM, WLNQ, WNPC, WXBQ-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | January, 1947 (as WFHG)[2] |
Former call signs | WFHG (1947-1992) WXBQ (1992-2001) WFHG (2001-2017)[3] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 6872 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts daytime 1,000 watts nighttime |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°36′30.0″N 82°9′36.0″W |
| Translator(s) | 105.3 MHz - (W287CF, Bristol, Tennessee) |
| Links | |
| Website | 105thebeat.com |
On May 26, 2017, WFHG changed their format from talk to urban contemporary, branded as "105.3 The Beat", under new WWTB calls. Since then, the station has shifted to Rhythmic contemporary, adding rhythmic pop tracks while maintaining a Hip-Hop lean.[5]
Translator
In addition to the main station, WWTB is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[6]
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W287CF | 105.3 | Bristol, Tennessee | 157963 | 250 | 648 m (2,126 ft) | D | FCC |
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References
- "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-560. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- "WWTB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- Beat Brings Urban Back to Tri-Cities VA/TN Radioinsight - May 27, 2017
- "W287CF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
External links
- WWTB in the FCC's AM station database
- WWTB on Radio-Locator
- WWTB in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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