Broadcast area | Ocean City, Maryland |
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Frequency | 98.1 MHz |
Branding | Ocean 98 |
Programming | |
Format | Adult Album Alternative |
Ownership | |
Owner | Irie Radio |
History | |
First air date | 1965 |
Former call signs | WSBL |
Call sign meaning | We are Ocean City Maryland |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 2200 |
Class | A |
ERP | 3,000 watts |
HAAT | 143.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°25′20″N75°8′23″W / 38.42222°N 75.13972°W |
Links | |
Website | irieradio.com |
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WOCM was one of the nation's first independent radio stations to broadcast over the Internet a live video feed of its jocks and visiting musical performers from its website.
WOCM is owned by Leighton Moore, who founded Seacrets in 1988, and is managed by David "Bulldog" Rothner, host of the station's "Rude Awakening Morning Show."
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