WHLG

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WHLG
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Broadcast area Treasure Coast
Frequency 101.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingThe JOY FM
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Subchannels HD2: Christian worship "The Joy
HD3: Christian hip hop
Ownership
Owner Radio Training Network, Inc.
History
First air date
November 16, 1998
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 27674
Class A
ERP 3,300 watts
HAAT 128 meters (420 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
27°12′53.00″N80°15′24.00″W / 27.2147222°N 80.2566667°W / 27.2147222; -80.2566667
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website florida.thejoyfm.com

WHLG (101.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format, licensed to Port St. Lucie, Florida. The station serves the Treasure Coast from Vero Beach to North Palm Beach and is Radio Training Network, Inc. [2]

Horizon Broadcasting reached a deal in May 2021, to sell WHLG and WTSM near Tallahassee to Radio Training Network, which owns The JOY FM regional network of Christian Contemporary radio stations, for $1.3 million. [3] The sale was consummated on August 31, 2021.

On September 1, 2021, WHLG changed their format from adult contemporary to contemporary Christian, branded as "The JOY FM". [4]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WHLG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WHLG Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Venta, Lance (May 12, 2021). "The Joy FM Expands Into Tallahassee & Port St. Lucie". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. Sale Closings Lead To Multiple Christian Flips Across The Country Radioinsight - September 2, 2021