Broadcast area | Tri-Cities |
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Frequency | 102.7 MHz |
Branding | Classic Hits 102-7 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WAPK-CD, WOPI, WKPT, WKPT-TV, WKTP, WRZK, WTFM | |
History | |
First air date | 1994 (as WSEH) |
Former call signs | WSEH (1991–2005) |
Call sign meaning | Western Virginia, Eastern Kentucky (former location) |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 14721 |
Class | C3 |
ERP | 1,750 watts |
HAAT | 376 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°31′36.0″N83°35′13.0″W / 36.526667°N 83.586944°W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | classichits1027.com |
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