WHSN

WHSN (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting an alternative rock format. Licensed to Bangor, Maine, the station is owned by Husson University.[1] The station is run by the students of the New England School of Communications, which is located on the campus of Husson University. With its 3,000 watt signal, WHSN is heard around Bangor, Brewer, Old Town and Orono, including on the campus of the University of Maine.[2]

WHSN
CityBangor, Maine
Broadcast areaPenobscot County, Maine
Frequency89.3 MHz
SloganBangor's Rock Alternative
Programming
FormatAlternative Rock
Ownership
OwnerHusson University
History
First air date1974
Call sign meaningW HusSoN University
Technical information
Facility ID28151
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT25.8 meters (85 ft)
Transmitter coordinates44°49′46″N 68°47′39″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewhsn-fm.com

History

WHSN signed on the air in 1974.[3] The station was run by Husson University from its start until the mid-1980s when NESCom moved from its Broadway campus to the Husson campus. At first, it was powered at 10 watts, audible only around the campus and surrounding neighborhood. It later improved its power to 140 watts. In 2006, the station upgraded its signal to its current 3,000 watts and moved its transmitter to behind the NESCom Building.

In July 2016 WHSN was named a finalist for a Marconi Award for Non-Commercial Station Of The Year.[4]

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References
  1. "WHSN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. Radio-Locator.com/WHSN
  3. Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-92
  4. 2016 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced All Access Music Group, July 26, 2016


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