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WCOO
Broadcast areaCharleston, South Carolina
Frequency105.5 MHz
Branding"The Bridge At 105.5"
Programming
FormatAdult album alternative
Ownership
OwnerL.M. Communications II of South Carolina, Inc.
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History
First air date
December 7, 1969
Former call signs
WNST (11/10/1995-12/28/1998)
WJYQ (10/05/1987-11/10/1995)
WMXQ (08/27/1985-10/05/1987)
WLVW (12/08/1982-08/27/1985)[1]
Call sign meaning
W COOl (previous format)
Technical information
Facility ID50729
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT133 meters
Transmitter coordinates
32°39′57.00″N 80°3′11.00″W / 32.6658333°N 80.0530556°W / 32.6658333; -80.0530556
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website1055thebridge.com

WCOO (105.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult album alternative format. Licensed to Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA, it serves the Charleston, South Carolina area. The station is currently owned by L.M. Communications II of South Carolina, Inc.. The station's studios are located in Charleston due west of downtown (west of the Ashley River) and the transmitter site is on Johns Island.

History

Originally, this station was licensed to Moncks Corner, South Carolina and broadcast at 3,000 watts. Eventually, the station got a power boost and changed its frequency to 105.3.

In the late 90s, WNST "New Star" played hot adult contemporary music.[citation needed]

In December 1998, WCOO switched from adult contemporary to rhythmic oldies, becoming "Cool 105.3". Soon, WCOO made big ratings gains at the expense of WXLY.[2] WXLY recovered but WCOO continued to improve.[3]

In January 2004, WCOO changed to its current format.

References

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  2. ^ Lipman, Lisa (1999-05-20). "'Howard Stern' makes a ratings leap". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  3. ^ Lipman, Lisa (1999-08-19). "Z93, Oldies 102.5 top ratings". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2010-07-08.