WHZP

WHZP (1400 AM) is a broadcast radio station licensed to Veazie, Maine, serving Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, and Orono in Maine.[3] WHZP is owned and operated by MaineInvests, LLC.[4]

WHZP
Simulcast of WHTP-FM, Kennebunkport
Broadcast areaBangor, Maine
Brewer, Maine
Old Town, Maine
Orono, Maine
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
Facility ID128805
ClassC
Power1,000 watts day
810 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
44°50′50.0″N 68°40′48.0″W
Translator(s)102.9 W275CQ (Bangor)
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteHot Radio Maine

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.[5] The stunt came shortly after the sale of WCYR to WJYE's ownership was announced[6] the sale was consummated on January 31, 2020. The call sign was changed to WHZP on March 1, 2020.[2]

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
W275CQ 102.9 FMBangor, Maine20081725042 m (138 ft)D44°50′49.80″N 68°40′43.40″WLMS

References

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


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