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| coordinates = {{coord|44.211|N|69.151|W|type:landmark_region:US-ME_source:FCC|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|44.211|N|69.151|W|type:landmark_region:US-ME_source:FCC|display=inline,title}} |
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| callsign_meaning = Similar to simulcaster [[WKSQ]] |
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| former_callsigns = WESK (1985-1986)<br>WMFT (1986-1988) |
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| affiliations = [[Westwood One]] |
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]] |
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| owner = Blueberry Broadcasting |
| owner = Blueberry Broadcasting |
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Revision as of 03:06, 27 April 2024
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| Broadcast area | Mid Coast |
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| Frequency | 102.5 MHz |
| Branding | Kiss FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | May 1988 |
Former call signs | WESK (1985-1986) WMFT (1986-1988) |
Call sign meaning | Similar to simulcaster WKSQ |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 41104 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 20,500 watts |
| HAAT | 234.7 meters (770 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°12′40″N 69°09′04″W / 44.211°N 69.151°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WQSS (102.5 FM, "Kiss FM") is a radio station licensed to Camden, Maine with studios in Augusta, Maine. The station, owned by Blueberry Broadcasting, broadcasts an adult contemporary format simulcast with WKSQ (94.5 FM) in Ellsworth and WQSK (97.5 FM) in Madison.[1]
History
WQSS began broadcasting in May 1988. The first song played was "Here Comes The Sun" by the Beatles. For many years, WQSS was known as "Coast 102.5" and had an adult contemporary format, with studios located in Camden. Until December 26, 2008, the station was known as "102-5 The Peak" playing a classic hits format. WQSS then changed back to adult contemporary, as "Midcoast 102.5." On February 24, 2014, the station began to simulcast with WKSQ and WQSK as "Kiss FM".[1]
Former logo
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Former logo used from February 24, 2014 through August 31, 2018
References
- ^ a b Wolf, Chris (February 21, 2014). "Radio's Midcoast 102.5 slips away". Penobscot Bay Pilot. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
External links
- WQSS in the FCC FM station database
- WQSS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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