WHOU-FM

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WHOU-FM
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City Houlton, Maine
Broadcast area Aroostook County, Maine
Frequency 100.1 MHz
BrandingHoulton 100.1 FM
Programming
Format Classic hits
Affiliations ABC Radio, Red Sox Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerNorthern Maine Media, Inc.
History
First air date
1956
Call sign meaning
HOUlton
Technical information
Facility ID 52037
Class C3
ERP 9,600 watts
HAAT 160 meters
Transmitter coordinates
46°8′35″N68°6′50″W / 46.14306°N 68.11389°W / 46.14306; -68.11389
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website whoufm.com

WHOU-FM (100.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Houlton, Maine, United States, the station serves the Southern Aroostook County area, as well as Northern Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties, along with Western New Brunswick, Canada. The station is currently owned by Northern Maine Media and features programming from ABC Radio. [1] The WHOU calls were also used on former sister station AM 1340.

Contents

On May 24, 2018, WHOU-FM changed their format from adult contemporary to classic hits. [2]

Current programming

A majority of WHOU's programming features new music from the Top 100 charts, along with a local morning show, afternoon request show, Boston Red Sox baseball, and local high school basketball.

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References

  1. "WHOU-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. WHOU to Flip to Classic Hits Radioinsight - May 23, 2018