WCHY

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WCHY
WCHY station logo.png
Broadcast area Cheboygan, Michigan
Frequency 97.7 MHz
BrandingSuper Hits 97.7 FM
Programming
Format Talk/Oldies
Ownership
OwnerMichigan Broadcasters LLC
History
First air date
2011 (as WQEZ)
Former call signs
WQEZ (2011–2013)
WJZJ (4/2013-5/2013)
WOEZ (5/1/2013-5/30/2013)
WJZJ (5/2013-6/2013)
Call sign meaning
CHeboYgan (city of license)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 170939
Class C3
ERP 3,400 watts
HAAT 152 meters (499 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Available on website
Website wchy.us

WCHY (97.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to Cheboygan, Michigan, United States. The station airs a format consisting of local talk shows and oldies and is currently owned by Michigan Broadcasters LLC. [2] The station previously aired a country music format branded as "Straits Country", which originated on WWSS 95.3 FM in Tuscarora Township and moved to WCHY on March 12, 2018. [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WCHY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WWSS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed November 25, 2013
  3. "Station Sales Week Of 3/9: Station Swap In Northern Michigan". radioINSIGHT. Accessed March 14, 2018

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