WHCF

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WHCF
WHCF 88.5 logo.png
Broadcast area Maine Highlands and Down East
Frequency 88.5 MHz
Programming
Format Christian radio
Ownership
OwnerLighthouse Radio Network, Inc.
WHMX
History
First air date
August 10, 1981;42 years ago (1981-08-10)
Call sign meaning
"Where He Comes First"
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 3665
Class C
ERP 35,000 watts
HAAT 494 meters (1,621 ft)
Translator(s)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.whcffm.com

WHCF (88.5 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Christian radio music. WHCF has studios on Outer Broadway in Bangor and is owned by Lighthouse Radio Network, Inc. WHCF's sister station is 105.7 WHMX. Licensed to Bangor, WHCF serves Northern Maine and Downeast Maine. [2]

Contents

WHCF is a Class C station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 35,000 watts. Its transmitter is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Bangor, in Burlington, Maine. [3] WHCF is also heard on several FM translators around Northern Maine.

Programming

In morning and afternoon drive time, WHCF airs Christian adult contemporary music with local DJs. In middays, evenings and early mornings, the station airs Christian talk and teaching shows.

National religious leaders heard on WHCF include Jim Daly, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, June Hunt, David Jeremiah, Greg Laurie, Alistair Begg, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, John MacArthur and J. Vernon McGee.

History

WHCF signed on the air on August 10, 1981. [4] WHCF was the first full-time Christian radio station in Maine.

The station originally played a mix of southern gospel and inspirational music, mixed with 30-minute talk and teaching programs. In June 1989, the management of WHCF was able to add a sister station. WHMX broadcasts at 105.7 MHz and specializes in a more youthful Contemporary Christian music sound.

Translators

WHCF is heard on several FM translators:

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinatesFCC info
W274AF102.7 FM Presque Isle, Maine 763454173  m (568  ft)D 46°36′11.1″N68°0′24.1″W / 46.603083°N 68.006694°W / 46.603083; -68.006694 (W274AF) LMS
W229AT93.7 FM Hodgdon, Maine 1393331395.7 m (314 ft)D 46°2′21.1″N67°50′26″W / 46.039194°N 67.84056°W / 46.039194; -67.84056 (W229AT) LMS
W270BD101.9 FM Calais, Maine 1393341980.1 m (263 ft)D 45°10′23.3″N67°16′36″W / 45.173139°N 67.27667°W / 45.173139; -67.27667 (W270BD) LMS

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WHCF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WHCF Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Radio-Locator.com/WHCF
  4. "WHCF Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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