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:''For the former WROO in [[Callahan, Florida]], see '''[[WJBT]]'''.''
{{for|the television station in Sumter, South Carolina, which held the call sign WBHQ from June 2003 to July 2006|WKTC}}
{{for|the television station in Sumter, South Carolina, which held the call sign WBHQ from June 2003 to July 2006|WKTC}}
{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WBHQ
| name = WBHQ
| image =
| logo =
| city = [[Beverly Beach, Florida]]
| city = [[Beverly Beach, Florida]]
| area = [[Flagler County, Florida]]
| country = US
| area = [[Flagler County, Florida|Flagler County]]
| branding = ''Beach 92.7''
| branding = ''Beach 92.7''
| slogan = "Variety Hits, All The Time!"
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| frequency = 92.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = [[1975 in radio|1975]]
| translator = {{Radio Relay|100.9|W265CF|[[Palm Coast, Florida|Palm Coast]]|HD3}}
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| frequency = 92.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| format = [[Adult Hits]]
| airdate = [[1975 in radio|1975]]
| erp = 5,500 [[watt]]s
| format = [[Adult hits]]
| subchannels = {{ubl|HD2: [[WNZF]] [[simulcast]] ([[Talk radio|Talk]])|HD3: Kool 100.9 ([[Oldies]])}}
| haat = 104 meters
| class = A
| erp = 5,500 watts
| haat = {{convert|104|m|ft|sp=us}}
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| facility_id = 68760
| class = A
| callsign_meaning =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| former_callsigns = WPDQ (1987-1989)<br>WZAZ-FM (1989-1991)<br>WJBT (1991-2008)<br>WROO (2008-2009)<ref name="fcc1" />
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| facility_id = 68760
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| owner = Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC
| licensee =
| callsign_meaning =
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| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WPDQ (1987–1989)|WZAZ-FM (1989–1991)|WJBT (1991–2008)|WROO (2008–2009)<ref name="fcc1" />}}
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| sister_stations = [[WNZF]]
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| owner = Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC
| webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WBHQFM Listen Live]
| licensee =
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| website = [http://www.beach927.com beach927.com]
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| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WAKX]]|[[WBHU]]|[[WNZF]]}}
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|}}
| webcast = [https://flaglerbroadcasting.com/stations/beach-927-2 Listen Live]<br>[https://flaglerbroadcasting.com/stations/kool-100-9 Listen Live (HD3)]
'''WBHQ''' (92.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Beverly Beach, Florida]], serving [[Flagler County, Florida|Flagler County]].
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| website = [http://www.beach927.com beach927.com]
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}}


The station was assigned the WBHQ call letters by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] on February 20, 2009.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=68760&Callsign=WBHQ |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database}}</ref>
'''WBHQ''' (92.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] radio station [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Beverly Beach, Florida]], and serving [[Flagler County, Florida|Flagler County]]. It is owned by Flagler County Broadcasting and broadcasts an [[adult hits]] [[radio format]] known as "Beach 92.7". Unlike other adult hits stations that mainly play [[classic rock]] and classic [[alternative rock]] hits of the 1980s and 1990s, WBHQ includes a good deal of the pop hits in its [[playlist]]. Like most adult hits stations, it uses no disc jockeys, but it does not have a voice making sarcastic or ironic quips, as heard on [[Jack FM]] and [[Bob FM]] stations. It was assigned the WBHQ [[call sign]] by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] on February 20, 2009.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=68760&Callsign=WBHQ |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database}}</ref>


WBHQ has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 5,500 watts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Wbhq&nav=home|title=WBHQ-FM 92.7 MHz - Beverly Beach, FL|website=radio-locator.com}}</ref> WBHQ broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology. Its HD2 [[digital subchannel]] [[simulcast]]s the [[talk radio]] format of [[sister station]] [[WNZF]] (1550 AM_. The HD3 subchannel has an [[oldies]] format known as "Kool 100.9". That subchannel feeds [[FM translator]] '''W265CF''' at 100.9&nbsp;MHz in [[Palm Coast, Florida|Palm Coast]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radio-locator.com/info/W265CF-FX|title=W265CF-FM 100.9 MHz - Palm Coast, FL|website=radio-locator.com}}</ref>
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On January 25, 2008, it was announced that 92.7 FM is one of several [[Clear Channel Communications|Clear Channel]] radio stations to be sold, in order to remain under the ownership caps following the sale of Clear Channel to private investors.<ref>{{cite news |work=Chicago Tribune |date=2008-01-25 |title=Radio station deal affects 42 markets |page=2}}</ref> On October 21, 2008, Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC, purchased the station from Aloha Station Trust for $350,000. As a result, on November 10, 2008, the station dropped the gospel music format and became a simulcast of WSOL-FM. <ref>http://news.jacksonville.com/justin/2008/10/21/wroo-sold-to-flagler-county-broadcasting-company/</ref> Flagler County Broadcasting moved the station to Flagler County which includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and Flagler Beach. Flagler County Broadcasting is owned by James Martin, who has owned and developed more than 20 radio stations, including stations in the Miami, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Naples-Fort Myers, markets, and Gary Smithwick, a Washington communications lawyer, who has participated in the ownership of five Florida stations with Mr. Martin.


==History==
On April 9, 2009, WBHQ began program tests with its new facilities which includes hybrid digital service on WBHQ-HD. The FCC granted the new license April 21, 2009. WBHQ operates with a "Variety Hits" format, playing rock music from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s with some current songs. There are no on-air personalities. The station serves the area from St. Augustine to Ormond Beach, with particular emphasis on Flagler County. WBHQ provides weather information utilizing a meteorologist. Sister station WNZF is also broadcast in hybrid digital on WBHQ HD-2.
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On January 25, 2008, it was announced that 92.7 FM would be one of several [[Clear Channel Communications]] radio stations to be sold, in order to remain under the ownership caps following the sale of Clear Channel to private investors.<ref>{{cite news |work=Chicago Tribune |date=January 25, 2008 |title=Radio station deal affects 42 markets |page=2}}</ref> On October 21, 2008, Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC, purchased the station from Aloha Station Trust for $350,000. As a result, on November 10, 2008, the station dropped the gospel music format and became a simulcast of WSOL-FM.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.jacksonville.com/justin/2008/10/21/wroo-sold-to-flagler-county-broadcasting-company/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=November 12, 2008 |archive-date=October 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081024235614/http://news.jacksonville.com/justin/2008/10/21/wroo-sold-to-flagler-county-broadcasting-company/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Flagler County Broadcasting moved the station to Flagler County which includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and Flagler Beach. Flagler County Broadcasting is owned by James Martin; & Gary Smithwick, a Washington communications lawyer. The stations owned by Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC, are managed by vice president David Ayres.

On April 9, 2009, WBHQ began program tests with its new facilities, including [[HD radio]] technology. The FCC granted the new license April 21, 2009. The station serves the area from [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]] to [[Ormond Beach, Florida|Ormond Beach]], but primarily focuses on Flagler County.

On May 23, 2012, Flagler County Broadcasting acquired the [[construction permit]] for a new radio station at 98.7&nbsp;MHz in [[Palm Coast, Florida]], from Joyner Radio, Inc. On May 25, 2012, the FCC granted Flagler County Broadcasting a construction permit to locate the station's transmitter at the same site where WBHQ is located, but the permit expired without the station being built.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WBHQ}}
*{{FM station data|68760|WBHQ}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|86933|W265CF}}
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*{{FXL|W265CF}}

{{Daytona Beach Radio}}
{{Daytona Beach Radio}}


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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1975]]
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[[Category:Adult hits radio stations in the United States]]

Latest revision as of 18:46, 1 December 2024

For the television station in Sumter, South Carolina, which held the call sign WBHQ from June 2003 to July 2006, see WKTC.
WBHQ
Broadcast areaFlagler County
Frequency92.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingBeach 92.7
Programming
FormatAdult hits
Subchannels
Ownership
OwnerFlagler County Broadcasting, LLC
History
First air date
1975
Former call signs
  • WPDQ (1987–1989)
  • WZAZ-FM (1989–1991)
  • WJBT (1991–2008)
  • WROO (2008–2009)[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID68760
ClassA
ERP5,500 watts
HAAT104 meters (341 ft)
Translator(s)HD3: 100.9 W265CF (Palm Coast)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD3)
Websitebeach927.com

WBHQ (92.7 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Beverly Beach, Florida, and serving Flagler County. It is owned by Flagler County Broadcasting and broadcasts an adult hits radio format known as "Beach 92.7". Unlike other adult hits stations that mainly play classic rock and classic alternative rock hits of the 1980s and 1990s, WBHQ includes a good deal of the pop hits in its playlist. Like most adult hits stations, it uses no disc jockeys, but it does not have a voice making sarcastic or ironic quips, as heard on Jack FM and Bob FM stations. It was assigned the WBHQ call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on February 20, 2009.[1]

WBHQ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,500 watts.[3] WBHQ broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD2 digital subchannel simulcasts the talk radio format of sister station WNZF (1550 AM_. The HD3 subchannel has an oldies format known as "Kool 100.9". That subchannel feeds FM translator W265CF at 100.9 MHz in Palm Coast.[4]

History

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On January 25, 2008, it was announced that 92.7 FM would be one of several Clear Channel Communications radio stations to be sold, in order to remain under the ownership caps following the sale of Clear Channel to private investors.[5] On October 21, 2008, Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC, purchased the station from Aloha Station Trust for $350,000. As a result, on November 10, 2008, the station dropped the gospel music format and became a simulcast of WSOL-FM.[6] Flagler County Broadcasting moved the station to Flagler County which includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and Flagler Beach. Flagler County Broadcasting is owned by James Martin; & Gary Smithwick, a Washington communications lawyer. The stations owned by Flagler County Broadcasting, LLC, are managed by vice president David Ayres.

On April 9, 2009, WBHQ began program tests with its new facilities, including HD radio technology. The FCC granted the new license April 21, 2009. The station serves the area from St. Augustine to Ormond Beach, but primarily focuses on Flagler County.

On May 23, 2012, Flagler County Broadcasting acquired the construction permit for a new radio station at 98.7 MHz in Palm Coast, Florida, from Joyner Radio, Inc. On May 25, 2012, the FCC granted Flagler County Broadcasting a construction permit to locate the station's transmitter at the same site where WBHQ is located, but the permit expired without the station being built.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBHQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WBHQ-FM 92.7 MHz - Beverly Beach, FL". radio-locator.com.
  4. ^ "W265CF-FM 100.9 MHz - Palm Coast, FL". radio-locator.com.
  5. ^ "Radio station deal affects 42 markets". Chicago Tribune. January 25, 2008. p. 2.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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