WCMS-FM

Last updated
WCMS-FM
Broadcast area Elizabeth City-Nags Head
Frequency 94.5 MHz
Branding"Big 94-5"
Programming
Format Country
Affiliations Motor Racing Network
Performance Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerJam Media Solutions LLC
WCXL, WZPR, WVOD
History
Former call signs
WWOC (1999–2005)
Technical information
Facility ID 83211
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 299 meters
Transmitter coordinates
35°29′10″N75°59′58″W / 35.48611°N 75.99944°W / 35.48611; -75.99944
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website big945.com

WCMS-FM (94.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a New Country format. Licensed to Hatteras, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. WCMS has used the name "Water Country" since it signed on in 1999. The original call letters were WWOC. The change to the WCMS call letters was granted on 7/28/2005. The station was owned by Max Media until 2018 after a sale from Ray-D-O Biz LLC. [1] [2]

The station is affiliated with the Motor Racing Network and the Performance Racing Network and carries live broadcasts of NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "WCMS-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WCMS-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. "Radio Affiliates". MRN - Motor Racing Network. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. "NASCAR Cup Series Affiliates". PRN. Retrieved 4 January 2022.