WBCI
Broadcast areaPortland, Lewiston–Auburn, Augusta-Waterville
Frequency105.9 MHz
BrandingWBCI 105.9 FM
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Blount Communications
  • (Blount Communications, Inc. of Maine)
WDER
History
First air date
June 1971
Former call signs
  • WJTO-FM (1971–1976)
  • WIGY (1976–1991)
  • WKRH (1991–1995)
Former frequencies
95.3 MHz (1971–1976)
Call sign meaning
Blount Communications, Inc.
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID33288
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT152 meters (499 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°4′9″N 69°55′28″W / 44.06917°N 69.92444°W / 44.06917; -69.92444
Links
Public license information
WebcastOfficial website
WebsiteOfficial website

WBCI (105.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Bath, Maine, United States, the station serves the Portland, Lewiston–Auburn, and Augusta-Waterville areas. The station is owned by Blount Communications.[2][3]

History

Originally on 95.3 MHz, WJTO-FM began in June 1971. WJTO-FM was co-owned with WJTO (730 AM). WJTO-FM later became WIGY with a contemporary hit radio format. Later the station changed formats and calls to classic rock WKRH on January 10, 1991. WKRH eventually went silent and was purchased by Blount Communications; on May 1, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WBCI.[4]

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WBCI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WBCI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "WBCI Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. "WBCI Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  • 1992 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook


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