WBCI explained

WBCI
City:Bath, Maine
Country:US
Area:Portland, Lewiston–Auburn, Augusta-Waterville
Branding:WBCI 105.9 FM
Frequency:105.9 MHz
Airdate:June 1971
Format:Religious
Erp:50,000 watts
Haat:152m (499feet)
Class:B
Facility Id:33288
Licensing Authority:FCC
Coordinates:44.0692°N -69.9239°W
Callsign Meaning:Blount Communications, Inc.
Former Frequencies:95.3 MHz (1971–1976)
Owner:Blount Communications
Licensee:Blount Communications, Inc. of Maine
Sister Stations:WDER
Webcast:Official website

WBCI (105.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Bath, Maine, United States, the station serves the Portland, Lewiston–Auburn, and Augusta-Waterville areas. The station is owned by Blount Communications.[1] [2]

History

Originally on 95.3 MHz, WJTO-FM began in June 1971. WJTO-FM was co-owned with WJTO (730 AM). WJTO-FM later became WIGY with a contemporary hit radio format. Later the station changed formats and calls to classic rock WKRH on January 10, 1991. WKRH eventually went silent and was purchased by Blount Communications; on May 1, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WBCI.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WBCI Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: WBCI Station Information Profile. Arbitron.
  3. Web site: WBCI Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .