WHMC-FM

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WHMC-FM
Broadcast area Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Frequency 90.1 MHz
BrandingWHMC 90.1
Programming
Format Public radio; News/Talk
Affiliations National Public Radio
Ownership
OwnerSouth Carolina Educational TV Commission
History
First air date
1981;44 years ago (1981) [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 60998
Class C1
ERP 30,000 watts
HAAT 215 meters
Transmitter coordinates
33°57′5.00″N79°6′31.00″W / 33.9513889°N 79.1086111°W / 33.9513889; -79.1086111
Links
Public license information
Website www.southcarolinapublicradio.org

WHMC-FM (90.1 FM) is a public radio station, licensed to Conway, South Carolina, and serving the Grand Strand. The station is owned by South Carolina Educational TV Commission. [3] WHMC-FM is a member of NPR and an affiliate of South Carolina Public Radio's all-news network, airing a talk radio format with some jazz and special music programs on weekends.

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History

This station signed on in 1981 [1] and played classical music most of the time until 2005, when the decision was made to provide more NPR news programming to the Grand Strand.

References

  1. 1 2 Kent Kimes, "S.C. Radio Has Strand Connection," The Sun News, September 23, 2002.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WHMC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "WHMC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.