WPFM
| File:WPFMFM Logo 2013.jpg | |
| Broadcast area | Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 107.9 MHz |
| Branding | Hot 107.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Powell Broadcasting Company, L.L.C. (Sale pending to Educational Media Foundation) |
| History | |
First air date | 1963 |
Former call signs | WPFM (1963-1997) WDRK (1997-1998) WLHR (1998-2004) WPFM-FM (2004-2014) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 42372 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 54,000 watts |
| HAAT | 386 meters |
WPFM was a commercial radio station located in Panama City, Florida, broadcasting on 107.9 FM. WPFM is currently owned and operated by Powell Broadcasting Company and used to air a Rhythmic Top 40 music format branded as "Hot 107.9".[1][2]
On September 21, 2018, it was announced that Educational Media Foundation had acquired the station. The future format has not yet been announced.[3]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Powell Broadcasting announced that it would cease operation of its Panama City stations, leaving the future of its licenses in the market in limbo.
References
- ^ "WPFM Tweaking/Stunting, Becomes" from All Access (March 16, 2011)
- ^ "WPFM Panama City Relaunches as Hot 107.9" from Formatchange.com (March 16, 2011)
- ^ "EMF Acquires WPFM Panama City - RadioInsight". RadioInsight. 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
External links
- WPFM in the FCC FM station database
- WPFM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- The Great 108 Tribute Site
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