WFNK
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| Broadcast area | Portland, Maine |
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| Frequency | 107.5 MHz |
| Branding | 107.5 Frank FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBQQ, WHXR, WLAM, WLVP, WTHT | |
| History | |
First air date | March 1973 (as WBLM) |
Former call signs | WBLM (1973–1989) WTHT (1989–2004) |
Call sign meaning | W FraNK |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 65675 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 283 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°0′12″N 70°25′24″W / 44.00333°N 70.42333°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.1075frankfm.com |
WFNK (107.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format, known on air as Frank FM. Licensed to Lewiston, Maine, USA, the station serves the Portland, Maine area. The station is currently owned by Binnie Media.[2]
WFNK is classified as a Classic Hits station but it leans more toward classic rock. Artists played include The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen but not Michael Jackson, Madonna or Prince, which are popular on the more pop-leaning Classic Hits stations. Once a year WFNK has a 1000 song countdown of the greatest Frank FM songs, ending with the #1 song on Memorial Day. The station also plays its classic hits library from A to Z every September. WFNK is also known for its long-running campaigns in support of Portland's Barbara Bush Children's Hospital and Maine's Make-a-Wish chapter. WFNK operates at 100,000 watts from a transmitter in Poland, Maine, making it among the highest powered FM stations in New England.
History
In March 1973 107.5 launched as rocker WBLM and by 1989 switched calls and frequencies with 102.9 WTHT and became Thunder 107 playing contemporary hit radio. WTHT's next format was oldies and a few years later went country first as New Country WTHT 107-point-5 and then 1075 The Wolf. On Tuesday April 6, 2004 WTHT began running a repeating loop telling one that 1075 The Wolf has moved to 99.9. A week later WTHT became current WFNK.
WFNK, along with 16 other stations in northern New England formerly owned by Nassau Broadcasting Partners, was purchased at bankruptcy auction by WBIN Media Company, a company controlled by Bill Binnie, on May 22, 2012. Binnie already owns WBIN-TV in Derry, New Hampshire.[3][4] The deal was completed on November 30, 2012.[5]
Weekday Personalities
| On-air staff | Time |
|---|---|
| Andy Austin | 12:00 AM–6:00 AM |
| Stan, Heidi & Teddy | 6:00 AM–9:00 AM |
| Holly Nunan | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM |
| Leif Erickson | 2:00 PM–7:00 PM |
| Rick Johnson | 7:00 PM–12:00 AM |
References
- ^ "Ratings". Radio and Records. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "WFNK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Carlisle Capital Corp. Wins Bidding For Rest Of Nassau Stations". All Access. May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ "WBIN Media acquires 17 N.E. radio stations". New Hampshire Union Leader. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Kitch, Michael (December 1, 2012). "Binnie closes on purchase of WLNH". Laconia Daily Sun. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- WFNK in the FCC FM station database
- WFNK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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