WECR
| Frequency | 1130 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Star 94.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Curtis Media Group |
| WWMY, WZJS, WATA, WMMY, WXIT | |
| History | |
First air date | August 14, 1978 (as WJTP) |
Former call signs | WJTP (1978-1996) |
Call sign meaning | WE CaRe about the high country |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 29515 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°4′39.00″N 81°54′59.00″W / 36.0775000°N 81.9163889°W |
| Translator(s) | 94.3 W232CW (Boone) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | goblueridge.net |
WECR (1130 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Newland, NC, United States, it serves the Boone, NC area. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group. WECR broadcasts during the daytime only.
History
James T. Parker owned what was then called WJTP.[citation needed]
Steve Rondinaro's Rondinaro Broadcasting purchased WJTP in 1996 and changed the letters to WECR. Rondinaro also started WECR-FM and added WXIT. Aisling bought these stations from Rondinaro as well as WATA and WZJS, owned by Highland Communications. Aisling went into receivership and George Reed of Media Services Group was appointed to manage the stations until a buyer was found.[1] Later in the year, Curtis Media Group purchased the stations.[2]
On January 10, 2022, WECR changed their format from southern gospel to adult contemporary, branded as "Star 94.3" (simulcast on FM translator W232CW 94.3 FM Boone).[3]
References
- ^ Scott Nicholson, "Receivership: Local Stations Seek Buyer," The Watauga Democrat, March 14, 2008.
- ^ "Transactions for Oct. 10, 2008". Radio and Records. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ Star Shines Over Boone Radioinsight - January 12, 2022
External links
- official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WECR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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- W232CW at FCCdata.org