WHZP

WHZP
Simulcast of WHTP-FM, Kennebunkport
Broadcast area
Frequency1400 kHz
BrandingHot Radio Maine
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary hit radio
Ownership
OwnerMaineInvests, LLC
WHTP, WHTP-FM
History
First air date
August 2004 (as WWNZ)[1]
Former call signs
  • WWNZ (2001–2016)
  • WCYR (2016–2020)[2]
Call sign meaning
similar to WHTP
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID128805
ClassC
Power
  • 1,000 watts day
  • 810 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
44°50′50.25″N 68°40′43.12″W / 44.8472917°N 68.6786444°W / 44.8472917; -68.6786444
Translator(s)102.9 W275CQ (Bangor)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehotradiomaine.com

WHZP (1400 AM) is a broadcast radio station licensed to Veazie, Maine, serving Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, and Orono in Maine.[4] WHZP is owned and operated by MaineInvests, LLC.[5]

History

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On January 9, 2020, the then-WCYR dropped its classic country format and began simulcasting with WJYE in Gardiner, which itself had begun stunting with a loop of Drake's "Hotline Bling", pending the launch of a new format on January 13. On that day, WCYR and WJYE began a trimulcast with sister station WHTP in Portland, and rebranded as Hot Radio Maine.[6] The stunt came shortly after the sale of WCYR to WJYE's ownership was announced;[7] the sale was consummated on January 31, 2020. The call sign was changed to WHZP on March 1, 2020.[2]

Translator

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Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
W275CQ 102.9 FM Bangor, Maine 200817 250 42 m (138 ft) D 44°50′49.8″N 68°40′43.4″W / 44.847167°N 68.678722°W / 44.847167; -68.678722 (W275CQ) LMS

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-265. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Call Sign History (WHZP)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHZP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "WHZP Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "Maine Duo Stunting As 207 Hotline Bling Radio". RadioInsight. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Station Sales Week Of 11/29". RadioInsight. November 29, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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