WWTB

WWTB is an Rhythmic contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities.[1] WWTB is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company.[4]

WWTB
CityBristol, Virginia
Broadcast areaTri-Cities
Frequency980 AM kHz
Branding105.3 The Beat
SloganThe Tri's Hip Hop and R&B
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary[1]
Ownership
OwnerBristol Broadcasting Company
(Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.)
Sister stationsWAEZ, WEXX, WFHG-FM, WLNQ, WNPC, WXBQ-FM
History
First air dateJanuary, 1947 (as WFHG)[2]
Former call signsWFHG (1947-1992)
WXBQ (1992-2001)
WFHG (2001-2017)[3]
Technical information
Facility ID6872
ClassB
Power5,000 watts daytime
1,000 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates36°36′30.0″N 82°9′36.0″W
Translator(s)105.3 MHz - (W287CF, Bristol, Tennessee)
Links
Website105thebeat.com

On May 26, 2017, WFHG changed their format from talk to urban contemporary, branded as "105.3 The Beat", under new WWTB calls. Since then, the station has shifted to Rhythmic contemporary, adding rhythmic pop tracks while maintaining a Hip-Hop lean.[5]

Translator

In addition to the main station, WWTB is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[6]

Call signFrequency
(MHz)
City of licenseFacility
ID
ERP
(W)
Height
(m (ft))
ClassFCC info
W287CF105.3Bristol, Tennessee157963250648 m (2,126 ft)DFCC

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References

  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-560. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  4. "WWTB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  5. Beat Brings Urban Back to Tri-Cities VA/TN Radioinsight - May 27, 2017
  6. "W287CF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.


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